How does “The Battle of the Frogs and Mice, A Parody of The Iliad” draw from traditional Greek literature in portraying the gods?

Question

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.

Answer 1

In "The Battle of the Frogs and Mice," the portrayal of the gods draws from traditional Greek literature primarily through their inconsistent interaction with mortals. Thus, the correct answer is:

C. The gods are shown as being inconsistent in their interaction with mortals.

This inconsistency reflects the complex nature of divine-human relationships often depicted in Greek mythology and literature, where gods may intervene in human affairs unpredictably or for their own amusement.