The ancient greek religion centered around hero stories where heros sacrificed life or happiness with little in return. And they were always struggling against their gods. They were not ever trying to gain favor. They were many times victims of god's whims.
They weren't gaining everlasting life, or god's favor, or appreciation. Oedipus is a good example of that, as is Prometheus, Elektra, and Odysseus. Instead they were giving up everything based on what they knew to be right (or fame-sometimes).
Right and wrong were not determined by the gods at that point. So, what do you think that says about their religion and heros compared to modern religions and heros? And do you think their heros were more noble than ours, since ours expect heaven?
Which is why this is in the religion section. I don't want to hear any back talk about that. It's a pretty straight forward question.
10 pts to the best answer!!!!!
2006-06-21
07:46:09
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