Hear the sum of the whole matter in one brief word, Aeschylus declares, reminding us that every art comes from Prometheus. He notes that the cure lies within the house, not in distant hands, and that slander can wound a stranger quickly. He also says that God helps those who strive to help themselves.
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Aeschylus is a writer, best known for Agamemnon.
Quick Facts About Aeschylus
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Agamemnon
About Aeschylus
His surviving plays are the main source for learning early Greek tragedy. Aristotle noted that Aeschylus increased the number of characters on stage and let them argue with each other, whereas before only the chorus spoke.
