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The Furies, called by vengeful Clytemnestra’s ghost, have been pursuing Orestes to drive him mad and kill him. Now in Athena’s temple, sent there by Apollo, Orestes will have a trial to determine his punishment at the hands of the Furies. In this short inquisition, the Furies make the case to Athena (who presides as the judge) that Orestes is guilty and should be punished. While there are generally three Furies (if not more), this scene can also be performed with only one acting as the
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Chorus: Though we be many, brief shall be our tale. (To Orestes) Answer thou, setting word to match with word; And first avow--hast thou thy mother slain?
Orestes: I slew her. I deny no word hereof.
Chorus: Three falls decide the wrestle--this is one.
Orestes: Thou vauntest thee--but o'er no final fall.
Chorus: Yet must thou tell the manner of
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