King Agamemnon is a central figure in Greek mythology, known primarily as the leader of the Greek forces during the Trojan War. He was the son of Atreus and Aerope and the brother of Menelaus, whose wife, Helen, was abducted, sparking the war. Agamemnon is often depicted as a powerful but flawed leader, whose decisions significantly impacted the course of the conflict. In the Iliad, an epic poem by Homer, Agamemnon's quarrel with the warrior Achilles over a captive woman leads to significant strife among the Greek troops. His character embodies themes of pride, authority, and the consequences of hubris, ultimately culminating in tragic events that affect his family and legacy.