Monthly Book Club Meeting
For the time being, all book discussions are via Zoom.
Those who will be joining the discussion should send an e-mail to Katherine at katdixo@gmail.com by Tuesday morning. Please also cc jillcoogan@hotmail.com. At 7:30 pm that evening, right when the discussion is scheduled to begin, you will receive an e-mail from Katherine with a link to the meeting.
Remember that even if you don't have access to Zoom, you can phone in to the discussion -- RSVP by Tuesday morning to Katherine for phone link info.
Iphigenia at Aulis, by Euripides. Led by Anne Lafferty.
(Note: Not "Iphigenia at Taurus" or "Iphigenia among the Taurians.")
The story concerns the legendary sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father, Agamemnon. When the Greek fleet is becalmed at Aulis, thus preventing movement of the expeditionary force against Troy, Agamemnon is told that he must sacrifice Iphigenia to appease the goddess Artemis, who has caused the unfavourable weather. Agamemnon lures his daughter to Aulis by pretending that she will marry Achilles. Once she learns the truth, Iphigenia begs for her life, but eventually she goes willingly to her death.