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201593 min0documentary

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Historical Events

Orestes

201593 min0documentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

In 458 BCE, Orestes is acquitted by a jury in Athens after committing matricide to avenge his father's murder, marking a shift in legal history.

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Rodrigo Siqueira,

Lessandro Sócrates

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In 458 BCE, Orestes is acquitted by a jury in Athens after committing matricide to avenge his father's murder, marking a shift in legal history.

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Rodrigo Siqueiradirector

Lessandro Sócrates

Lessandro Sócratesdirector

Rodrigo Siqueirawriter

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In Athens, 458 BCE, Orestes stands trial for the murder of his mother, a crime committed in revenge for his father's death. The trial, part of Aeschylus's Orthasty trilogy, marks a crucial moment in ancient Greek theater and legal history. Orestes is acquitted by the jury, signaling a shift from the vengeful Erinias to the Eumenides, who represent justice and democracy. This verdict reflects a significant transformation in societal values and the foundations of modern legal systems.

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