Relations Between Gods Flashcards
1
Q
Zeus on Poseidon
A
“I claim I am the greater than him in striking force. I am the first-born, too”
2
Q
God’s council
A
Book 20 - outcome is that the gods can follow their own individual will, but shows some governmental attempt?
3
Q
Zeus - dichotomy
A
“I tower over gods, I tower over men”, but also [e.g. to Athena] “I mean you all the good will in the world”
4
Q
Zeus, to the gods
A
“What an indignity for us to clash in arms” (book 4)
