Question

Greeks could not sail from Greece because North wind was blowing. What did Agamemnon do to stop the winds?

1) He sacrificed his daughter to the gods
2) He built a wall to block the wind
3) He prayed to the gods for calm winds
4) He used magic to control the wind

Answer 1

Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter to the gods to stop the unfavorable winds.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Greek mythology, Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae and the leader of the Greek forces in the Trojan War, faced unfavorable winds that prevented the Greeks from sailing to Troy. In order to appease the gods and stop the winds, Agamemnon sacrificed his daughter, Iphigenia, to the goddess Artemis. This act was seen as a desperate and extreme measure to gain divine favor and ensure the success of their expedition.