Book · 2008 · Drama
Oresteia
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Oresteia by Aeschylus is a foundational trilogy of ancient Greek tragedies that explores themes of justice, vengeance, and the House of Atreus. On an episode of The Rich Roll Podcast titled Stoic Lessons From The Odyssey, broadcast on August 3, 2026, Ryan Holiday recommended the dramatic works to his listeners. Holiday suggested that people read Aeschylus's trilogy as valuable background material connected to the broader epic tradition. He explained that the events of the Oresteia function as a side plot to the Iliad and the Odyssey, appearing briefly in the latter epic because the narrative focuses on Agamemnon to a greater extent than many readers might initially expect. By offering this classical recommendation, Holiday encouraged his audience to explore the wider mythological universe surrounding the Trojan War stories. The suggestion was framed as an enriching literary detour for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of classical literature, heroic narratives, and the ancient cultural contexts that continue to influence modern storytelling and philosophical inquiry.
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Ryan Holiday If I could give another recommendation to people, Escilis's trilogy Arrestia is a side plot of the Iliad an… 1
“If I could give another recommendation to people, Escilis's trilogy Arrestia is a side plot of the Iliad and the Odyssey that you you briefly see in the Odyssey because they do focus on Agamemnon a little more than people would think.”
