Iphigenia in Aulis

Iphigenia in Aulis is the final play by the ancient Greek playwright Euripides, written in the 5th century BCE. The story unfolds as the Greek fleet is stranded at Aulis, unable to sail to Troy due to a lack of wind, which is revealed to be the will of the goddess Artemis. To appease her, Agamemnon must sacrifice his daughter, Iphigenia, leading to a moral dilemma between duty and familial love. This tragedy explores themes of sacrifice, fate, and the consequences of leadership.