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Who Is Clytemnestra? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Clytemnestra (In the Public Domain): Clytemnestra was a Princess of Sparta and a sister of Helen.

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Clytemnestra is a In the Public Domain comic book character, with over 21 comic issue appearances. Clytemnestra was a Princess of Sparta and a sister of Helen.

Who is Clytemnestra?

Clytemnestra was the wife of Agamemnon, King of Mycenae. She famously killed her husband and his concubine Cassandra. Placing her lover Aegisthus on the throne and sharing power with him. She was eventually murdered by her children Electra and Orestes. She is a major figure in classic Greek tragedies.

Key facts

Clytemnestra is of human origin and first appeared in "Brains and Bronze". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 21 recorded issue appearances, Clytemnestra ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Clytemnestra?

Clytemnestra was a Princess of Sparta and a sister of Helen.

When did Clytemnestra first appear?

Clytemnestra first appeared in "Brains and Bronze".

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