Worthiness in Greek Mythology
Living up to standards, justifying yourself, and making it seen that you are strong, smart, and charismatic is part of our society and always will be. It was also a popular theme in mythology however. Using Homer’s The Odyssey, I have determined that many Greek myths surrounded the idea of proving yourself worthy, because in that time gaining the trust of the gods was very empowering.
Proving your worth to the gods and gaining their trust took a lot more than simple things like bribery. First off, the god had to like you overall. Factoring in the irregular personalities of these gods, one liking you was not the easiest. Your actions were the next to determine your worthiness. A god would really like you if
Living up to standards, justifying yourself, and making it seen that you are strong, smart, and charismatic is part of our society and always will be. It was also a popular theme in mythology however. Using Homer’s The Odyssey, I have determined that many Greek myths surrounded the idea of proving yourself worthy, because in that time gaining the trust of the gods was very empowering.
Proving your worth to the gods and gaining their trust took a lot more than simple things like bribery. First off, the god had to like you overall. Factoring in the irregular personalities of these gods, one liking you was not the easiest. Your actions were the next to determine your worthiness. A god would really like you if