Das Schicksal der Menschheit, illustriert von Tyler Miles Lockett (ich)

In Greek mythology, mortals mirror the gods’ power, their virtues and hubris shaping their destinies. The blessed, like the Dioscuri twins, are rewarded with immortality for loyalty, while Semele is brought to Olympus by her son Dionysus. Asclepius, made the god of healing by Hermes, symbolizes how virtue earns divine favor. In contrast, prideful mortals suffer tragic fates—Bellerophon, riding Pegasus to Olympus, is cast down, and Icarus, flying too close to the sun, falls into the sea.

Prometheus, the Titan who gave fire to humanity, is punished by Zeus, yet remains a symbol of defiance and progress. The Moirai, or Fates, control all life, even the gods, by spinning, measuring, and cutting the thread of existence. Hesiod’s Five Ages of Man depict the decline from the blissful Golden Age to the sorrowful toil of the Iron Age. Cursed mortals, like Cassandra, who foresees Troy’s fall but is never believed, endure endless suffering.

Finally, Pandora’s jar unleashes sorrows into the world, but leaves behind hope, reminding us that even in the darkest times, something precious endures. These myths reveal timeless lessons about pride, fate, and the human condition, offering a rich tapestry of triumph and tragedy.

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