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... This very human-like portrayal of Greek gods can be seen quite evidently in Homer’s epic poem, Iliad.
From the start of the Iliad, the gods are divided among themselves, each taking sides in the battle for their own reasons. Most notably, in Book 4 of Iliad, Athene and Hera make it clear that they want to punish the Trojans, while Aphrodite argues that she wants to protect them. During the course of the Iliad, Hera and Athene serve as divine aids to the Greek soldiers. ...
Like any typical human family, the family of gods in Iliad have their share of dysfunction. ... From the start of Iliad, it is obvious that Zeus is relatively neutral regarding the war and does not favour one side over the other. ... These episodes of family turmoil in Iliad illustrate that the tensions, hostilities, and rivalry found in human families exemplify the divine family as well.
Approximate Word count = 720
Approximate Pages = 2.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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