The House of Admetus: Eumelus, The Lost Trilogy of Plays by Agathon

by Steve Matthew Benner

Overview

This is the first play in the trilogy House of Admetus by Agathon. This covers the triumphant return of King Eumelus and his son, Admetus, from the Trojan War. During the welcoming feast, the younger son, Promachos, plans to kill his eldest brother with poison administered by his mother. When the plot is reveled and the mother and son capture, the King must decide the fate of his wife and son on their charge of treason. The King is torn by the decision since he deeply loves both his wife and son and cannot stand the idea of putting them to death.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046361421
Publisher:	Steve Matthew Benner
Publication date:	10/21/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	121 KB

About the Author

Dr. Steve M. Benner received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Ohio State University in 1979 and has worked in industry, academia, and the federal government. He currently works for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland as part of the Advance Concepts Office. He has written numerous scientific articles as well as several articles on ancient history. Dr. Benner's extensive knowledge of science and history has led to his having an ego the size of New Jersey and may account for his being one of the most self-centered people in America today.