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He had not created humans, but he liked them OK when they minded their own business and sacrificed to him in Zeus temples. But once he sent a flood which annihilated the human race except two people, who were semi-gods and the children of Prometheus and Epimetheus. They created new humans by throwing stones over their shoulders (!!).

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What is the attitude toward humans and other gods?

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.


What is Zeus' attitude toward Odysseus?

Zeus generally has a favorable attitude toward Odysseus in Homer's epic poems. Zeus sometimes intervenes on Odysseus' behalf, such as by sending Hermes to help him or by ensuring he eventually returns home to Ithaca. Zeus respects Odysseus for his cunning and resourcefulness, which align with Zeus' own qualities.


What is polyphemus' attitude toward zeus?

Polyphemus, a Cyclops in Greek mythology, is generally resentful of Zeus. In the story of Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus, the Cyclops invokes his father Poseidon's wrath against Odysseus because he believes that Zeus favors the hero. Polyphemus' negative attitude towards Zeus is driven by his own grievances and desire for revenge.


What word describes Polyphemus' attitude toward Zeus?

Resentful. Polyphemus, a Cyclops in Greek mythology, was known to harbor anger and frustration towards Zeus for the blinding of his father, also a Cyclops. This resentment led him to ultimately disregard Zeus's authority.


Did Zeus' and Prometheus's attitudes towards humans differ?

Yes, Zeus viewed humans as inferior beings and sought to control and punish them. In contrast, Prometheus had a more favorable view of humans and sought to help and empower them by giving them fire and knowledge.

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What is the attitude toward humans and other gods?

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.


What is the cyclops's attitude toward Zeus?

Fearful.


What is Zeus' attitude toward Odysseus?

Zeus generally has a favorable attitude toward Odysseus in Homer's epic poems. Zeus sometimes intervenes on Odysseus' behalf, such as by sending Hermes to help him or by ensuring he eventually returns home to Ithaca. Zeus respects Odysseus for his cunning and resourcefulness, which align with Zeus' own qualities.


What is polyphemus' attitude toward zeus?

Polyphemus, a Cyclops in Greek mythology, is generally resentful of Zeus. In the story of Odysseus' encounter with Polyphemus, the Cyclops invokes his father Poseidon's wrath against Odysseus because he believes that Zeus favors the hero. Polyphemus' negative attitude towards Zeus is driven by his own grievances and desire for revenge.


What was Prometheus's attitude toward humans?

Prometheus felt sympathy for the humans and wanted to help them. He sacrificed himself to give them fire in order to help them.


What word describes Polyphemus' attitude toward Zeus?

Resentful. Polyphemus, a Cyclops in Greek mythology, was known to harbor anger and frustration towards Zeus for the blinding of his father, also a Cyclops. This resentment led him to ultimately disregard Zeus's authority.


What was Samuel parris attitude toward children?

what was samuel parris's attitude toward children?


What Preposition goes after attitude?

The preposition "toward" typically follows the word "attitude." For example, one might say, "She has a positive attitude toward her work."


What is our attitude to insects?

Our attitude toward insects is negative in most cases. Many people regard insects as pests or as "dirty." In many cases insects are actually very beneficial to humans.


How according to the myth did Zeus' and Prometheus's attitudes toward humanness differ?

Prometheus helped humans (he gave them the fire of the Gods). This made Zeus cross and the then punished Prometheus for doing this in a terrible way.


How according to myth did Zeus's and Prometheus's attitudes toward human differ?

Prometheus helped humans (he gave them the fire of the Gods). This made Zeus cross and the then punished Prometheus for doing this in a terrible way.


What was Zeus' attitude like towards the other gods?

Zeus actually liked humans. half the time in Greek mythology you see that Zeus is always coming to earth to seduce and impregnate some random woman who he finds attractive.