- Aulis was an ancient port of Boeotia and holds an important position in Greek mythology. From there the Greek forces gathered before starting for Troy. According to legend, the goddess Artemis He kept the winds still, requiring Agamemnon to sacrifice his daughter Iphigeni.
The history of Iphigenia in Aulis is one of the most dramatic episodes of the Trojan Circle. The place symbolizes the conflict between duty and human love.