Definition of Iphigenia

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon; Agamemnon was obliged to offer her as a sacrifice to Artemis when the Greek fleet was becalmed on its way to Troy; Artemis rescued her and she later became a priestess.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Being

Definition of Iphigenia

1. Proper noun. (context Greek mythology) The daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. Nearly sacrificed by her father to ensure the safe journey of Greeks to Troy, she was saved by Artemis and made her priest. ¹

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