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Core Belief
"A king's power is absolute, and his desires should be prioritized above all else."
Worldview
Agamemnon sees the world as a hierarchy with himself at the top. He believes in the importance of maintaining his authority and reputation, even at the expense of others.
Personality
Agamemnon is a powerful and ambitious king, but also prone to pride, arrogance, and poor judgment. He is motivated by a desire for glory and control, but his flaws often lead to conflict and setbacks for the Achaean army.
In Their Own Words
"Ye kings and warriors! may your vows be crown’d, And Troy’s proud walls lie level with the ground. May Jove restore you when your toils are o’er Safe to the pleasures of your native shore."
"Shall I my prize resign With tame content, and thou possess’d of thine? Great as thou art, and like a god in fight, Think not to rob me of a soldier’s right."
"Fly, mighty warrior! fly; Thy aid we need not, and thy threats defy. There want not chiefs in such a cause to fight, And Jove himself shall guard a monarch’s right."
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