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In Classical Mythology the power of fate was the most powerful force. Jupiter, often said to be the most powerful of the Olympians, was usually credited for determining fate in Roman Mythology. ... I noticed that fate was a common theme within most Classical Mythology, particularly the Aeneid, The Three Theban Plays, The Odyssey, and Thyestes. Fate came before all else and no man or god could change its course.
The role of fate was particularly strong throughout Virgil’s The Aeneid. ... Although this is a common attribute in many Classical Mythology stories, it was especially apparent in The Aeneid. ... Because these gods were so much weaker than the main gods (particularly Zeus in Greek Mythology and Jupiter in Roman Mythology) these lesser gods were also no match for the desires of fate, but they do not really affect the overall outcome of events in The Aeneid. ... However, Aeneas’ fate was too strong, and he left Dido to resume his destiny.
The will of the gods was not the only will that was trumped by fate. ...
Many of the events that took place in The Aeneid were a direct result of the unwillingness of Juno and Turnus to let fate take its course. ...
Oedipus the King dealt with fate in a similar fashion. ... All of this was brought about at the beginning of the story, quickly laying the groundwork for fate and prophecy as major roles in the story. ... This intricate story line all seemed to point out that humans have no power before fate or gods.
Antigone was also affected by the fate of Oedipus. There were times during the story when Antigone’s troubles seemed to be a direct result of the fate of Oedipus. ...
Oedipus at Colonus also dealt with fate. ... Even though Oedipus warned Polynices directly to his face, Polynices was still unable to escape his fate.
Although Oedipus could not escape his fate, Odysseus was allowed to have a firm hand in the shaping of his.
Approximate Word count = 1575
Approximate Pages = 6.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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