The Tain Affair

When Ailill’s charioteer confirms to Ailill that in fact Medb and Fergus are sleeping together, why does Ailill seem to be okay with this and why does he say “It’s right for her, she did it to help the campaign” (61).

The devious plot against the Pandavas

When the Pandavas decided to go to Varanavata to participate in a festival per the suggestion of Dhrtarasta, Duryodhana plotted an attack to kill the Pandavas. He instructed Purocana, one of the ministers, to set fire to the Varanavata house the Pandavas were living in while they were sleeping. When they reached Varanavata, the Pandavas were somewhat suspicious of the house and their safety (although they were not aware of the plot against them). Therefore, they constructed an underground exit incase a fire did occur. My question is, if the Pandavas were doubtful of their safety, why did they choose to stay in Varanavata and why did they not leave that particular house and live somewhere else which seemed a little less suspicious?

In Greek Mythology - Does fate really rule the destiny of men?

In the Iliad, we see how the gods interfere in the lives of many mortals on a daily basis, and some even help them circumvent death. On the other hand, in the film Troy, in which gods are absent, those who escaped death as a result of special aid from the gods were killed in the film (i.e. Paris). After reading the Iliad and watching the film Troy, to what extent do you agree with the statement that “Gods do not hold man’s destiny. Fate Rules the destiny of men”.