4 This can be seen in the Iliadic episode of Aphrodite’s wounding by Diomedes (Hom. Divine nature demanded the gods be ἀθάνατοι (literally, ‘undying’). 3 Modern mass media is rife with examples of dying immortals, while mortals, particularly those dubbed superheroes, have begun to take on the trappings of these divine figures.ĭeicide is a concept foreign to ancient Greek myth. 2 However, should we appropriate Heraclitus’ assertion to the more contemporary setting of Western popular culture, then it can be seen to accurately describe a narrative trend which was to emerge millennia after its author’s death. When this statement is considered within its original philosophical context, the exact nature of what Heraclitus is referencing remains hidden from modern scholars. Immortals are mortal, mortals are immortal.
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