Chaotic and troublesome gods such as Set, Loki, and others who seem to represent the worst of human qualities: Jealousy, violence, deceit, anger and more. What is the purpose or function?

We have seen chaotic and troublesome gods such as Set, Loki, and others who seem to represent the worst of human qualities: Jealousy, violence, deceit, anger and more. What is the purpose or function of such gods for a people? Give at least one etiological reason and at least one didactic reason. Give examples and analyze them, treat them as small response essays: State a thesis. Present evidence from the stories and analyze that evidence as a means of supporting your claims. Quote passages when possible and analyze them, or make reference to specific events in a story. Do not use any outside research sources, but you can quote Rosenberg.

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