They agree to take the dispute to Athena. All exit Scene changes in mid-episode to Athens. Orestes takes suppliancy at Athena's statue. Orestes justifies himself and begs for Athena's protection Athena arrives from Troy, questions the Furies and Orestes . They consent to trial.
First jury is established.
Athena questions Apollo and Orestes. Apollo claims only father is a parent, citing Athena's birth story. Orestes is acquitted and departs. The Furies threaten Athens, but Athena persuades them to accept new role there. Parodos Second Parodos Stasimon 1 Stasimon 2 Exodos Hunt the mother-killer.