Creon displays a pragmatic and often dismissive attitude towards the gods, prioritizing the laws of the state and human authority over divine will. He believes that maintaining order and power is paramount, which leads him to defy the gods' edicts, particularly regarding burial rites. His hubris and insistence on human law ultimately lead to tragic consequences, highlighting the tension between divine authority and human governance. This attitude reflects a broader theme of the dangers of pride and the neglect of moral and spiritual obligations.
He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
Creon's tragic flaw is hubris, thinking he can set the laws of human beings above the laws of the gods.
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He suspects that Tiresias has been bribed to oppose him.
He also have fear towards gods because he feared to kill priam when he came to his tent with hermes as he fear of zeus.
Forbidding the burial of Polyneices and saying the gods do not give a damn about his body
It is not clear from your question whose attitude you are asking about, although the inference is that it is a god. Could be Zeus, who knows. The attitude of Zeus toward humans would have to be described as paternalistic. His attitude toward other gods would be described as competitive.
Zeus was the king of Olympians so he had to be proud and he must have thought too highly of himself.
The attitude of gods towards men varies depending on the myth or culture. In some myths, gods are benevolent and care for humans, while in others they are indifferent or even antagonistic. Overall, gods are perceived as powerful beings with their own agendas who may intervene in human affairs or be aloof from them.
The Cyclops, Polyphemus, shows contempt and disregard for the gods in "The Odyssey" by Homer. He ignores the rules of hospitality towards guests, which angers the gods and leads to his eventual downfall at the hands of Odysseus. Polyphemus' actions highlight his hubris and lack of fear or respect for divine retribution.
His attitude towards his suffering was a strong attitude
Creon's tragic flaw is hubris, thinking he can set the laws of human beings above the laws of the gods.
writer's attitude towards amalkanti is of sympathetic pity.
The Romans had a liberal attitude towards the religions of the conquered peoples.respected and tolerate. With respect to their own religion, their attitude was to respect their gods and to offer sacrifices in their honour to placate them. Not to do so would show disrespect and cause the wrath of the gods. The observance of religious cults, festivals, rituals and rules was also important. The Romans were very religious.
The prevailing belief among the Romans in regard to the gods was that the gods favored Rome and they would continue to favor Rome as long as the Romans respected and worshiped them with the proper sacrifices and rituals. This attitude toward the gods was not only for the state gods, but it trickled down into the attitudes towards the family gods and even an individual's personal god.