... (Burkert 55). Humanistic ritual, contrastingly, was not as prevalent due to societal disapproval, though instances of human sacrifice did occasionally take place in Ancient Greece. The moral decision pertaining to blatant human sacrifice creates a double-standard in mythological theory: on one hand it is nothing more than the sacrifice of a victim as a means to satisfy the vengeance of the gods; but ... ...

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... his chariot and rides around the city of Troy with Hector's body dragging along behind him. Achilles continues to ride around Troy three times a day for nine days. This is blatant act of cruelty and intentional mutilation of Hector's body. There is not a clearer example of how Achilles breaks the third and most important rule of an Epic Hero; an Epic ... ...

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... died. As Medea says, "But speak. How did they die? You will delight me twice as much again if you say they died in agony," (MD, 1133-5) clearly displays the blatant joy for she feels in hearing the news of the deaths of Creon and his daughter. Her arrogance causes her to risk her life and delays the horrendous deaths of ... ...

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... his chariot and rides around the city of Troy with Hector's body dragging along behind him. Achilles continues to ride around Troy three times a day for nine days. This is blatant act of cruelty and intentional mutilation of Hector's body. There is not a clearer example of how Achilles breaks the third and most important rule of an Epic Hero; an Epic ... ...

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... to Achilles, he was willing to have his own army fail out on the battlefield, in order for them to see how much they needed him. Even though this was a blatant display of pride, the devastating character flaws get worse. Achilles best friend was killed because of his anger! Sadly, Achilles did not learn from the devastating effects of his character ... ...

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... show playing the loyal wife as though she really did miss him. Did she miss the sex? She claims that the "saving god" has spared him. This is followed by a blatant lie about her fidelity. She says that she has been totally faithful: "In love with a new lord, ill repute I am as practised as I am in dying bronze." She says that ... ...

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