... a series of consequential events that essentially aid in stabilizing the city's foundation. The strength of a city in Greek literature was typically attributed to the blessings or vengeance inflicted by the gods. Strong discipline, in Ancient Greece, prevented chaos and disorder as can be seen in Agamemnon. Failure to observe and respect the absolute power of a god eventually overturned his entire life ... ;balancing utility in the community (Euripides). The pattern of sacrifice in Greek tragedy provides a means of objectivity with which to measure the levels of morality amongst a city-s...

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