Orestes (name)

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Orestes (Ορεστης) is a Greek name, meaning "he who stands on the mountain", or "one who can conquer mountains".

In Greek Mythology, he is the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. He had a sister Electra. Although Orestes led a noble life, he is infamous for avenging the murder of his father by killing his mother Clytemnestra, as well as her lover Aegisthus.

Atilla the Hun was known to have an honorable and loyal general named Orestes. He was considered in history to be a best friend of Atilla, and important advisor.

[edit] Orestes in Popular Culture

- A Perfect Circle released a song named "Orestes" on their debut album Mer de Noms.

[edit] Other forms of Orestes

Arestis (Αρεστης) - A modern form of the name in Greek, mainly used in Cyprus. The Spanish name Aresti is most probably also related.

[1]Oreste - Italian

Orest (Орест) - Primarily a Ukrainian name

Orestis - Spelling variant in use as a surname in North America due to a recording error made by U.S. immigration officers in the early 20th century.

Oryst - An alternate spelling of Orest, sometimes given by Ukrainian immigrants in North America.

[edit] Famous people named "Orestis"

• Orestis Laskos, Greek film director, screenwriter and actor
• Orestis Makris, Greek actor and tenor

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