CLAS 203 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Iphitos, Demigod, Omphale
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Throughout ancient greek storytelling, the motif of punishment was a commonly used instrument in order to teach society proper morals and values that the greeks believed should be upheld. The listeners would learn what was right and wrong from the many oral stories of the. From the various stories that involve heracles it is evident that he not only possesses virtues but vices as well. In this microtheme, i will explain how heracles appears to be heading down a path of virtue but ultimately strays away on the path of vice. From the very beginning of his story heracles shows the audience how to lead a virtuous life. He does this by he exiling himself from thebes to repent for his crimes. An important distinction to make is that his choice to lead a virtuous life was not an easy one.
