Thyestes of Mycenae

AncientEmperorMycenae-1220 — -1210

Ate his own children served by Atreus, cursed the house.

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Quick Facts

Born

1220 BCE

Died

1210 BCE

Country

Mycenae

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)29

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score44.5

Thyestes of Mycenae — Complete Timeline

1240 BC

Fathered Aegisthus with His Own DaughterPolitical Action

Following an oracle's advice, Thyestes fathered Aegisthus with his daughter Pelopia. Aegisthus later became the instrument of revenge against Atreus and his descendants.

IncestProphecyRevenge

Impact: regionaldestructive

1230 BC

Consumed His Own Children at Atreus' FeastPolitical Action

Thyestes unknowingly ate the flesh of his own sons, served to him by Atreus. Upon discovering the truth, he cursed the House of Atreus, prophesying future calamities.

CannibalismCurseTragedy

Impact: regionaltragic

1220 BC

Restored to the Throne of MycenaePolitical Action◆ Major

Thyestes was placed on the throne of Mycenae by his son Aegisthus after the murder of Atreus. His brief reign was marked by the curse that had fallen upon his family.

SuccessionRestoration

Impact: regional