It's interesting to see immortal beings explaining that the fall of Troy is the god's doing. Often, the will of the gods was portrayed in a semi-positive light. For example, to attribute Odysseus's success to Athena's help and guidance. Aeneas's mother, however, is very clear about why the city has fallen. She says that "the harsh will of the gods it is, the gods, that overthrows the splendor of this place and brings Troy from her height into the dust." I liked seeing it from this perspective because the Greeks will be thanking the gods for their victory while the Trojans are cursing the same gods for their defeat.
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