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Aischylos, often spelled Aeschylus, was an ancient Greek tragedian playwright. He is credited with being one of the first to write plays in the dramatic form as we understand it, and is often referred to as the "father of tragedy". He is believed to have been born in Eleusis, a town in Attica, around 525 BCE and died around 456 BCE. His dramatic career spanned a period of intense theatrical innovation and competition in Athens.

Of the estimated seventy to ninety plays he wrote, only seven have survived in their entirety: The Persians, The Seven Against Thebes, The Suppliants, Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides, and Prometheus Bound. These surviving plays offer a profound insight into Athenian society, its religious beliefs, and its political concerns. His works often explore themes of justice, divine will, human suffering, and the consequences of actions, both for individuals and for the state.

Aischylos is known for introducing a second actor to the stage, which allowed for more complex interactions and dialogue than was previously possible with a single actor and a chorus. He also is credited with developing the trilogy format, where a series of three plays would explore a connected mythic narrative. The Oresteia, comprising Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides, is the only complete trilogy from antiquity to survive. His style is characterized by its elevated language, grand themes, and a strong sense of religious awe and moral order.