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House of Atreus
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== Tantalus ==
The house of Atreus was a fictional family in [[Greek mythology]] known for its curse that passed on from generation to generation. It all began with that Tantalus killed his own son, and served him to the Gods to see if they would notice. The Gods did notice, and as punishment Tantalus were sent to the Underworld. There he was stuck and when he wanted to eat he tried to grasp for fruits on branches, but each time he tried, the branches turned away from him. Then he tried to reach for water, but each time he tried the water went away from him. This went on and on forever. 

The Gods did bring back Pelops from death. But he had a bit of ivory in his shoulder, that would curse his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren and so forth.

== Pelops ==
Pelops sabotaged the chariot of the father of his future wife, to win her as a prize in a competition, which he also did. However, the sabotage lead to what would have been his future father in law's death.

== Atreus, Thyestes and Chrysippus ==
Pelops and Hippodamia had two sons: Atreus and Thyestes. Hippodamia, Atreus and Thyestes murdered their own stepmother, which caused them to become banished to an island. There Hippodamia hanged herself. Atreus was supposed a golden lamb to the gods, but instead he gave it to his wife, Aerope. She in turn give it to Thyestes, her lover, and Atreus brother. Thyestes convinced Atreus that the one who owned the golden sheep would be king, so he took over the throne.

Thyestes agreed to regive the throne, if the sun moved backwards. Zeus made this happen, which made Atreus king again. He then retook the throne and banished his own brother, Thyestes. He later learned about Thyestes adultery with his wife. As a revenge Atreus killed Thyestes two sons. Thyestes asked an oracle how to revenge his two sons.<!-- More to come --~~~~->>

[[Category:Greek mythology]]

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