Mother. Wife. Ruler. Murderer.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of Clytemnestra, one of Greek mythology’s most notorious and polarising queens. Come on the journey from the Spartan royal household to the blood-soaked palace of Mycenae. We’re tracing her journey from egg to grave (yes, egg, really) and asking the ultimate question: Was she a cold-blooded monster, or a grieving mother seeking justice?

Clytemnestra's story continues to captivate us, instilling not just fear but profound sympathy. If you love modern feminist mythology retellings like Madeline Miller’s Circe, Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships, or Costanza Casati’s Clytemnestra, this episode is for you. Equally, if you've never heard of her - we got you covered!

Is she the villain of the Trojan War, or its most tragic survivor? Listen now and decide for yourself.

Clueless on Classics is a podcast built around Greek and Roman mythology and ancient history. Taking the original ancient sources and rebuilding them into short, fun, accessible stories so that everyone can connect to the ancient world and its stories.

Hosted by a student of ancient history with an unhealthy obsession with mythology. Mythology should be for everyone, not stuffed away in fancy academic books for a select few. Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and talk shit about the ancient world with me!