The Morality of Greek Myths- Reflection #6

The Morality of Greek Myths- Reflection #6

My story, the "Sword of Damocles" is about a courtier, Damocles, under the service of the evil King Dionysius. Damocles foolishly praises King Dionysius and his wonderful position as king, and it goes to an extent where Dionysius offers his throne to Damocles for one banquet. However, Damocles is tricked because he sits down on the throne joyously, only to find out that above is a sword, a representation that a king may die any second. I think the moral of this story is, in short, not to be a suck-up. Damocles foolishly praises King Dionysius even though the king is evil and does not deserve the praise. All this foolish praising only leads Damocles to a throne with death hanging right above him. This story has no answers to life mysteries because it is a story with only humans and only with morals. I think something one should learn from this story is to not judge a book by its cover. It seems as though Damocles thinks that being a king is the best position ever, and it is understandable that he thinks so. However, the king's position, although filled with lavish and extravagant materials, is faced with the possibility of dying every second.