Fraud Quote by Aeschylus
“From a just fraud God turneth not away.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Prometheus Bound, 5th century BC
Suggests that even deceitful deities are not abandoned, implying divine justice persists.
In simple terms: Even false gods are not forsaken.
Trust in ultimate justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theology
- literary analysis
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does justice mean for the divine?
- How does myth shape morality?
May be metaphorical, not literal.