The laws of the gods vs. the laws of humans
Earthly crowns bowed to the heavens
Prophecies and decrees that could not be broken
The architectural monuments of submission
007skaty Desperate actions like abandoning infant Oedipus and fleeing home unwittingly fulfill the oracle's decree that Oedipus will kill Laius and marry Jocasta.
Which city did Oedipus's biological father, King Laius, rule before his tragic death in Greek mythology?
What mythological creature with the body of a lion and head of a human did Oedipus defeat in Greek myth?
Ancient weather forecasting: In Jonah's story, sailors cast lots to determine who caused the storm, a common ancient method of seeking divine answers.
007skaty A massive storm strikes the ship carrying the fleeing prophet Jonah to Tarshish.
To what distant port city did the prophet Jonah attempt to sail in order to escape his divine mission?
To which ancient Assyrian city was the prophet Jonah commanded to travel and preach repentance in Hebrew scripture?
An official order issued by a legal authority that has the force of law. King Darius signed an unalterable law that forced him to cast Daniel into a den of lions.
007skaty Drag Norse gods into battle to discover why divine authority can never be overridden.
What is the name of the great world tree in Norse mythology that trembles but survives the destruction of Ragnarok?
Which giant wolf is prophesied to swallow the god Odin during the final battle of Ragnarok in Norse mythology?
Which king of the gods invites Yudhisthira into heaven but initially forbids the dog from entering in the Mahabharata?