Agony Quote by Euripides
““O Dionysus, Son of God, do you see our sufferings? Do you see your faithful in helpless agony before the oppressor? O Lord, come down from Olympus, shake your golden thyrsus and stifle the murderer's insolent fury.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Bacchae, 5th century BC
A plea for divine intervention against oppression, urging the god to use his power to stop cruelty.
In simple terms: Ask the gods to stop oppression.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher justice when human systems fail.
Themes
oppression
divine justice
cry for help
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
dramatic
poetic
When to use this quote
- political protest
- social movements
- personal crises
Key Concepts
mythology
power
resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should humanity play in confronting oppression?
- Can hope in higher powers empower or disempower action?
A Different Perspective
Relying on divine aid may ignore human agency.
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