I'd never come across it before—unlike most people who study Greek, I suppose, the tragedians haven't been high on my list—but it's timely, as I've hardly been able to move or stand lately and could really use the encouragement!
Aiskhulos is hesitant to name the god (line 160, "Zeus, whoever he may be, if by this name it pleases him to be invoked"), but I think there's a reason Zeus is called μητίετα "counsellor," and men are called διογενής "born of Zeus," even though (especially because?) the world he presides over is so painful!
I'm sorry you've had cause to be thinking of it lately, but may your sufferings at least bring wisdom in their train...
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Date: 2025-02-24 04:57 pm (UTC)Aiskhulos is hesitant to name the god (line 160, "Zeus, whoever he may be, if by this name it pleases him to be invoked"), but I think there's a reason Zeus is called μητίετα "counsellor," and men are called διογενής "born of Zeus," even though (especially because?) the world he presides over is so painful!
I'm sorry you've had cause to be thinking of it lately, but may your sufferings at least bring wisdom in their train...