Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Hill of Ares (Areopagus) in Athens. The setting of The Eumenides is not only interesting in itself, but it also provides you with a counter-example to throw at any literature teacher who paints a narrow-minded and inflexible portrait of ancient drama.

When did Eumenides take place?

....... The Eumenides is a stage drama that was first performed in Athens, Greece, in 458 BC, along with two other plays: Agamemnon and The Libation Bearers (also called Choephori, Choëphoroe, and Choephoroi in English transliterations from Greek).

Where is the trial of Orestes held?

He takes refuge in the temple at Delphi; but, even though Apollo had ordered him to do the deed, he is powerless to protect Orestes from the consequences. At last Athena receives him on the Acropolis of Athens and arranges a formal trial of the case before twelve judges, including herself.