Mythology: Cruelty Of The Gods
Mythology Essay
In Class
April 17, 2012
#4
The Myths are full of the instances of the cruelty of the gods. Giving multiple examples, discuss the reasons for the god’s cruelty. Is it always justified? What does the cruelty of the gods say about the Greeks view of the universe?
First off let’s talk about what a myth is; a story, something that was made up a very long time ago, with its purpose to entertain. And with entertainment value in mind man made up these tales, or myths. The tales included many different story lines, such as romance, different characters, wars, and problems. Many of the myths had tales of violence, but from the Greek Gods the tales were centered around. These gods were considered heroes in many cases, take
In Class
April 17, 2012
#4
The Myths are full of the instances of the cruelty of the gods. Giving multiple examples, discuss the reasons for the god’s cruelty. Is it always justified? What does the cruelty of the gods say about the Greeks view of the universe?
First off let’s talk about what a myth is; a story, something that was made up a very long time ago, with its purpose to entertain. And with entertainment value in mind man made up these tales, or myths. The tales included many different story lines, such as romance, different characters, wars, and problems. Many of the myths had tales of violence, but from the Greek Gods the tales were centered around. These gods were considered heroes in many cases, take