The Trial and Death of Socrates: Four Dialogues
How are the Gods important?
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The Greek Gods were, in ancient times, perceived as simultaneously omnipotent and flawed, immortal and human (in their emotional intensity and changeability) - ultimately, as the source of all truth and justice. Socrates claims to owe his career as a philosopher to the inspiration of the Oracle at Delphi (see "Objects/Places"), his definitions of justice and right behavior to the rules/guidance imposed by the gods, and his acceptance of his fate to his faith that the will of the gods is always just.