"But she heard of a race of men, sprung of Trojan blood, would one day topple down her Tyrian stronghold, breed an arrogant people ruling far and wide, proud in battle, destined to plunder Libya. So the Fates were spinning out the future... This was Juno's fear." (lines 13-28)
This is exactly like Oedipus trying to change his fate. This makes me think of so many things we've read thus far and raises so many questions about the flaws of these imperfect gods I don't even know where to start. I've gotta start somewhere though so here goes:
1) You are a GOD Juno, you are supposed to know everything right?! So why does she only have limited sight?
2) We all know how well trying to change our fate worked out for our dear friend Oepidus so why does Juno think it's going to work out any differently for her?
3) This makes me think of Paradise Lost when Lucifer learns about the fore coming of man and gets all jealous and rebels and throws creation's first hissy fit.
4) My all time favorite/nagging question: does free will exist? If this is destined, as I've highlighted above, can even a god change that? How did she even hear about this? Most importantly though, she is a god. This comes with omniscience and immortality right? Or is this not the case in Greek mythology? (Please forgive my lack of knowledge in this area I've never had a class on it. Very much learning as I go along here.) If so, then why does she care so much what happens to her precious city? You have eternity to fix it lady!!!!
OK, I think I'm done. . . for now.
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