In Greek mythology, the interaction between gods and mortals is very prevalent in all literary works. The play Agamemnon is no different. Throughout this play the role of the various gods is crucial in understanding the actions and motivations of the characters even though they do not appear in the play. Many of the characters in the play mention various gods’ names in order to survive or get something from them. Many of the character’s actions are influenced by the mere mental presence of them. They perform actions that will appease ....