Why is the House of Pelops cursed in the play, Thyestes, from the collection, Thyestes; Phaedra; the Trojan Women; Oedipus with Octavia?

Asked by Jill W on 10 Aug 11:33

Last updated by Jill W on 10 Aug 11:48

Answered by Jill W on 10 Aug 11:34

The House of Pelops is cursed because Tantalus served Pelops, his son, as food at a banquet for the gods.

Thyestes; Phaedra; the Trojan Women; Oedipus with Octavia