She’s been called a scheming wife, a cold-blooded murderer, and the very embodiment of vengeance itself. But who was Clytemnestra really? Was she the villain of Greek tragedy—or the tragic heroine of her own story?

In this episode of the Hot Mess History Podcast, Sarah and Alora dive into the life and legend of Clytemnestra—one of the most complex figures to emerge from ancient myth. Born into a cursed dynasty and surrounded by betrayal at every turn, her story is one marked by deception, vengeance, survival, and power.

We’ll explore her place in the infamous House of Atreus, the choices that defined her, and how her reputation has shifted across time. Clytemnestra’s legacy forces us to question where villainy ends and justice begins.

By the end, you may find yourself seeing this infamous queen of Mycenae in an entirely new light.

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