This passage shows how nature is easily manipulated my the Gods. The passage depicts the King of the Ocean, who is able to calm the wave, allowing the rivers to continue their flow, and creating more land. It shows how the gods truly have the power to alter the Earth and have control over its inhabitance

This story talks more about the reoccurring theme of sex and lust in Greek Mythology. Dis kidnaps Proserpine, a virgin, for his own desire. It is commonly seen that many Greek gods have inappropriate relationships with much of their creation such as humans, nymphs or other creatures. Most likely to do this has been reported to have been Jupiter/ Zeus. To me this indicates the importance and focus Greek society had on sex.

The story of Narcissus is an important message from Greek mythology. This story isn't just the story of man dying, however a warning against being self absorbed and vain. Overwhelmed with his love for himself, he feels there is nothing better for him out there. In the end ,Narcissus killing himself symbolizes that inflated ego and being self centered will lead to downfall of an individual. During this time one was expected to worship the gods, and the way Narcissus worshiped himself changed who he was. This stories significance follows us today as we use the English word "Narcissism" to describe being vain and self centered.

This passage really touches on the nature of the gods. Greek gods, especially the King Jupiter, are depicted as powerful, quick to anger and wrathful. Instead of trying guide or scare their creations into living how the gods picture, they decide the answer is to just wipe out the human species. The gods, angered by humanities warfare, would rather wipe them out and start fresh with new people to worship them than teach their creations peace.