Moirae

Greek religion was a consistent factor in all areas of life for those who practiced and believed in it. The gods were given human form and faces with each with a power to interact with a certain aspect of human life such as love, weather, music, or healing. The gods portrayed human characteristics and lived in a similar society. However, they were depicted as having the perfect human form with great beauty or strength. Most significantly, the gods were immortal and held the power to intervene in…

I think this shows an interesting contrast between Adrestus and Menelaus. Adrestus was willing to be dishonorable and pay his way to safety, and was pleading with Menelaus, who may have been the worst person to plead with. The dishonorment of Menelaus was the cause of the war, and Menelaus was the King of Sparta, a nation of warriors who would rather fight to the death rather than surrender or beg like Adrestus. (73 words). I think this shows yet again an important theme in the story, or maybe…