From Odyssey to Oedipus the King—Reflections on the Balance and Disequi Librium between Divine Order and Human Will

The Odyssey and King of Oedipus are two enduring masterpieces that examine such timeless themes as fate, free will the role gods in human affairs. Although they both imbued with fatalism, represented differently these works. presents God a guiding force, depicting oracle's predetermination protagonist's fate Odysseus's own review, efforts contract during hero's journey, reflecting balance between divine order beings. reflects God's control manipulation nature through oracle, human's rendered useless futile struggles. presented complete imbalance. However, behind dramatic effects tragedy, purpose is not to deny will, but question effects, improve attention Therefore, difference works denial value nature, reflection on relationship man God. This shows context ancient Greece, people gradually see themselves established laws emphasize