Iphigenia at Aulis is a classical Greek tragedy by Euripides, written between 408 and 406 BC and first performed in 405 BC. The play centers on Agamemnon, who faces a moral dilemma as he contemplates sacrificing his daughter Iphigenia to appease the goddess Artemis, ensuring a successful voyage to Troy. Themes of family loyalty, duty, and sacrifice are explored as Agamemnon's wife, Clytemnestra, remains unaware of his intentions, setting the stage for a tragic conflict between parental love and the demands of leadership.
