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Thyestes

a tragedy

(1640?-1712)

The Song at Atreus his Banquet.

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The Persons of the Tragedy.

Atreus King of Argos.
Thyestes Brother of Atreus.
Philisthenes Son to Thyestes, in love with Antigone.
Peneus an old Philosopher, once Tutour and Governour to Atreus.
Ærope Wife of Atreus.
Antigone. his Daughter in love with Philisthenes.