In order not to be surprised by the return of Agamemnon, he sent out spies, and when Agamemnon came, Aegisthus invited him to a repast at which he had him treacherously murdered.
For ikke at blive overrasket når Agamemnon kom hjem, sendte han spioner af sted, og da Agamemnon kom tilbage, inviterede Aigisthos ham til et måltid, hvor han lod ham myrde.