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Quotes About Atreus

the long history of our House, we have been constantly shadowed by Misfortune, as if we were its prey. One might almost believe the curse of Atreus from ancient Greek times on Old Terra.
~ Brian Herbert
Why, pray, must the Argives needs fight the Trojans? What made the son of Atreus gather the host and bring them? Was it not for the sake of Helen? Are the sons of Atreus the only men in the world who love their wives? Any man of common right feeling will love and cherish her who is his own, as I this woman, with my whole heart
~ Homer
But Argos can do without the sons of Atreus.Ancient houses are not eternal.
~ C. P. Cavafy
At that point Lord Agamemnon, Atreus' son, began shitting whole goats," laughs Orus, speaking loudly enough that several captains turn to frown at us.
~ Dan Simmons
Son of Atreus, what manner of speech has escaped the barrier of your teeth?
~ Homer