The Powers Above The relationship between gods and mortals in mythology has long been a complicated topic. The gods can be generous and supportive, and also devastating and destructive to any group of humans. Mortals must respect the powers above them that cannot be controlled. The gods rule over destiny, nature, and justice, and need to be recognized and worshipped for the powerful beings as they are. Regardless of one’s actions, intentions, and thoughts, …showed first 75 words of 1317 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1317 total…other as well. Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles have demonstrated that the gods possessed an all-encompassing power over the entire ancient Greek world and culture. References Consulted Grene, D., and Lattimore, R., eds. “Antigone” and “Prometheus Bound.” Greek Tragedies: Volume 1. The University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 1991. 178-232, 65-106. Grene, D., and Lattimore, R., eds. “The Bacchae.” Greek Tragedies: Volume 3. The University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 1991. 195-262. Powell, B.B. Classical Myth. Prentice Hall: New Jersey. 459-462.