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AGAMEMNON (ATREIDES), SON OF ATREUS

A symbol of the desire-mind, kama-manas, which is the offspring of illusion (Atreus).

"Nor do thou, O (Achilles) son of Peleus, feel inclined to contend against the king (Agamemnon); since never yet has any sceptre-bearing king to whom Jove has given glory, been allotted an equal share of dignity." - Iliad, Bk. I.

“Nor must the personality (Achilles) begotten of the Higher Self (Peleus), seek to exterminate and crush out the desire-mind which has its own purpose in the soul's evolution; for never previous to its advent has any aspect of the Self, endowed with powers by the Supreme, attained to so important a position in the Divine scheme (compare Haman).

“Agamemnon, although the chief commander of the Greeks, is not the hero of the Iliad, and in chivalrous spirit, bravery and character, altogether inferior to Achilles. But he nevertheless rises above all the Greeks by his dignity, power and majesty." - Smith's Class. Dict.

The "Greeks " signify the lower mental qualities.

 

See Also

ACHILLES
ATREUS
BRISEIS
ESTHER
GREEKS
HECTOR
HONOUR
KLYTAIMNESTRA
MYRMIDONS
NOD (Land)
ODYSSEUS
PELEUS
PRIZE