[Antigone]…‘deals with the relation between mortals and gods. The work is an ex

[Antigone]…‘deals with the relation between mortals and gods. The work is an exploration and explanation of the workings of the cosmos [κόσμος], and the answers given express the distinctive ancient Greek ‘outlook’ or ethos. This ethos is pagan, and its essence may be said to be that there are limits to human behaviour; that some conduct is wise, some conduct is unwise. Unwise conduct invites retribution by the gods: it can and often does result in personal misfortune, in bad luck.’

From the introduction of Antigone, translated by David Myatt.