If the entire aristocracy is of divine descent, Zeus (or El) cannot save the human son without upsetting the order of things. (Cyrus H. Gordon)

If the entire aristocracy is of divine descent, Zeus (or El) cannot save the human son without upsetting the order of things.

Cyrus H. Gordon

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