1. Orestes - Noun
2. Orestes - Proper noun
(Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus
Source: WordNetAeschylus Aeschylus wrote in The Eumenides that Hermes helped Orestes kill Clytemnestra under a false identity and other stratagems, and also said that he was the god of searches, and those who seek things lost or stolen. Source: Internet
Apollo argues Orestes' case and, after the judges, including Athena deliver a tie vote, Athena announces that Orestes is acquitted. Source: Internet
Alternatively, Telephus held Orestes for ransom, the ransom being Achilles' aid in healing the wound. Source: Internet
At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Lepidus and Orestes (or, less frequently, year 628 Ab urbe condita ). Source: Internet
Aletes became king until Orestes returned several years later and killed him. Source: Internet
Although Orestes’ actions were what Apollo had commanded him to do, Orestes has still committed matricide, a grave sacrilege. Source: Internet