I can see the themes of tragedy, transformation, love and mythology. But I have read that it is considered a "blend of comedy and tragedy", can you point me to some examples? Or am I misunderstanding what is meant by comedy?
I've read other poems and plays (medieval, Roman and Greek) and normally can see the parts that are meant to be humourous even if I don't find them funny myself.
Does it mean comedy in a morbid way or something?
Thanks.
My favorite bit is Perseus' wedding.
Perseus rescues Andromeda, and gets to marry her. Unfortunately she's already betrothed and the other suitor attacks the wedding party. The battle is like a Three Stooges form of the Iliad. Remember Perseus has the Gorgon's head the whole time. The battle is filled with people getting accidentally killed, slipping and falling over, all kinds of errors. It's only at the end of the battle Perseus remembers he has the Gorgon's head and turns everyone to stone.
The whole thing is a complete farce of a Homeric battle.
Are you studying the text in Latin? Or in your first language?