Relations Between Gods

Question 1

Zeus on Poseidon

Answer 1

“I claim I am the greater than him in striking force. I am the first-born, too”

Question 2

God’s council

Answer 2

Book 20 - outcome is that the gods can follow their own individual will, but shows some governmental attempt?

Question 3

Zeus - dichotomy

Answer 3

“I tower over gods, I tower over men”, but also [e.g. to Athena] “I mean you all the good will in the world”

Question 4

Zeus, to the gods

Answer 4

“What an indignity for us to clash in arms” (book 4)