The Greeks strongly believe in
FATE or DESTINY
,that is, nothing happens unless it is destined to be so.
Does this mean that, in the Trojan War, the heroes' free and strong will to win is immaterial?
Do you agree that the victories of the Trojans (in books 12 and 17) and the Greeks (in 13, 14, and 16) are all willed by the Gods? Explain your answer.
Cite textual details.
Greeks believe don’t just believe that it is true but they also make steps to make the foretold destiny to happen. Greeks won’t surrender to their enemies without trying or exerting their effort to win the battle. The warriors in the story tried to neglect what the Gods have foretold. They tried to make the foretold destiny happen
Opposing the fate assigned to them is right. Letting your enemy win without trying to defend your own land is betrayal to your own duties as a warrior. If God’s has foresaw that your group will lose then you should try to oppose it and let it happen. No one in this world would like to lose in a battle. Both lands didn’t win their battle because of destiny. They won their battle because of their struggles to achieve victory and their own efforts to defend their kingdom. I believe that their faith is similar to our faith and that is God has given us the blessings, and it is up to do our duties in a manner pleasing to God. And just like what Greeks and Trojans did, they fulfilled their duties of defending their land in a manner pleasing to their Gods.
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ReplyDeleteGood explanation of your poit! However it would be better if you cited details from the book that may further explain your point.
I regret that you did not post the last blog.
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