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Prologue: The Pythia's Prayer
The Pythia, Apollo's priestess at Delphi, opens the play by reciting the line of divine powers who have held the oracle before Apollo.
The Pythia's Vision
The Pythia enters the temple, then stumbles back out in terror. She describes what she saw inside: Orestes at the altar, covered in blood, clutching a sword and an olive branch, a…
Apollo's Command to Orestes
Apollo appears inside the temple and speaks directly to Orestes. He tells Orestes to leave Delphi and travel to Athens, where Athena will judge his case.
The Ghost of Clytemnestra Rouses the Furies
The ghost of Clytemnestra appears and wakes the sleeping Furies. She is furious that they have let Orestes escape while they slept.
Parodos: The Furies Awaken
The Furies fully wake and realize Orestes has escaped. They rage at Apollo for sheltering a murderer and violating the ancient division between the old gods and the new.
Apollo Confronts the Furies
Apollo faces down the Furies at his own shrine, ordering them out and defending his decision to help Orestes. He takes direct responsibility for sending Orestes to kill Clytemnest…
The Scene at Athens: Orestes Supplicates Athena
Orestes arrives at Athens and takes up a position at the statue of Athena, formally requesting her protection. He explains who he is, what he did, and why he believes he has been…
The Furies Bind Orestes with Song
The Furies perform a ritual binding song around Orestes, designed to drain his strength and hold him in place while Athena is summoned.
Athena Arrives and Hears the Case
Athena appears in response to Orestes' call and immediately takes control of the situation. She questions both Orestes and the Furies, listening to each side's account before maki…
The Trial of Orestes Begins
The trial opens with both sides presenting their arguments before the Areopagus jury. Apollo appears as Orestes' advocate.
The Trial of Orestes
Orestes stands trial in Athens before a jury of citizens, with Apollo appearing as his defender and the Furies acting as his prosecutors.
The Voting of the Jury
The Athenian jury casts their votes, splitting evenly between conviction and acquittal. Neither side has won the argument cleanly enough to persuade every juror.
Athena Casts the Deciding Vote
Athena votes to acquit Orestes, explaining that she sides with the male principle and with the father over the mother in all things.
The Furies' Lament and Threats
The Furies repeat their threats against Athens in a series of angry chants. They feel humiliated by younger gods who have overturned ancient law.
Athena Persuades the Furies
Athena offers the Furies a new role in Athens: honored goddesses who receive worship and protect the city from within.
The Transformation of the Furies into the Eumenides
Athena persuades the Furies to give up their rage and accept a new role in Athens. After Orestes is acquitted, the Furies threaten to curse the land, but Athena keeps talking them…
Exodus: The Procession and Final Hymn
The play closes with a ceremonial procession through Athens. The newly transformed Eumenides are escorted to their new home beneath the Acropolis by Athena and a group of Athenian…
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