Question
How does “The Battle of the Frogs and Mice, A Parody of The Iliad” draw from traditional Greek literature in portraying the gods?
A.
The gods are shown as being angry and vindictive towards mortals.
B.
The gods are shown as being dependent on the sacrifices of mortals.
C.
The gods are shown as being inconsistent in their interaction with mortals.
D.
The gods are shown as being benevolent towards all mortals.
A.
The gods are shown as being angry and vindictive towards mortals.
B.
The gods are shown as being dependent on the sacrifices of mortals.
C.
The gods are shown as being inconsistent in their interaction with mortals.
D.
The gods are shown as being benevolent towards all mortals.
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“The Battle of the Frogs and Mice” employs a humorous and parodic take on traditional Greek literature, particularly in the portrayal of the gods. The correct answer would be:
C. The gods are shown as being inconsistent in their interaction with mortals.
In traditional Greek literature, particularly in epics like "The Iliad," the gods are often depicted as capricious and inconsistent in their involvement in human affairs. They frequently intervene in human conflicts based on personal grievances or whims, which aligns with the parody established in "The Battle of the Frogs and Mice," where the absurdity and inconsistency of divine intervention are exaggerated for comedic effect.
C. The gods are shown as being inconsistent in their interaction with mortals.
In traditional Greek literature, particularly in epics like "The Iliad," the gods are often depicted as capricious and inconsistent in their involvement in human affairs. They frequently intervene in human conflicts based on personal grievances or whims, which aligns with the parody established in "The Battle of the Frogs and Mice," where the absurdity and inconsistency of divine intervention are exaggerated for comedic effect.