Esta dissertação apresenta um estudo seguido de tradução da tragédia Reso, tradicionalmente atribuída a Eurípides. No estudo, busca-se comparar o tratamento dado na peça ao mito de Reso e ao tema da astúcia (mêtis) com aquele presente em Ilíada X, tomando-se Odisseu como figura central: a partir dele, são abordados, por semelhança e dessemelhança, as demais personagens da peça e a visão de mêtis que cada uma tem ao longo da trama, além da estrutura da tragédia e as relações existentes entre os planos humano e divino. O objetivo principal é mostrar que os dois textos estão bem inseridos nos seus respectivos períodos e ilustram certa transformação no status do conceito estudado. / This research presents a study followed by a translation of Rhesus, a tragedy traditionally attributed to Euripides. In the study, we aim at comparing the treatment the play gives to Rhesuss myth and the theme of cunning intelligence (mêtis) with that presented by Iliad X. Taking Odysseus as the central figure, we make an approach (through similitude and dissimilitude) of the other characters of the play, as well as of the view concerning mêtis that each of them expresses in the action, the structure of the play and the relationship between men and gods. Our main purpose is to show that both texts are well inserted in their respective periods and illustrate some change in the status of the concept of mêtis.

Esta dissertação apresenta um estudo seguido de tradução da tragédia Reso, tradicionalmente atribuída a Eurípides. No estudo, busca-se comparar o tratamento dado na peça ao mito de Reso e ao tema da astúcia (mêtis) com aquele presente em Ilíada X, tomando-se Odisseu como figura central: a partir dele, são abordados, por semelhança e dessemelhança, as demais personagens da peça e a visão de mêtis que cada uma tem ao longo da trama, além da estrutura da tragédia e as relações existentes entre os planos humano e divino. O objetivo principal é mostrar que os dois textos estão bem inseridos nos seus respectivos períodos e ilustram certa transformação no status do conceito estudado. / This research presents a study followed by a translation of Rhesus, a tragedy traditionally attributed to Euripides. In the study, we aim at comparing the treatment the play gives to Rhesuss myth and the theme of cunning intelligence (mêtis) with that presented by Iliad X. Taking Odysseus as the central figure, we make an approach (through similitude and dissimilitude) of the other characters of the play, as well as of the view concerning mêtis that each of them expresses in the action, the structure of the play and the relationship between men and gods. Our main purpose is to show that both texts are well inserted in their respective periods and illustrate some change in the status of the concept of mêtis.

The aim of the present thesis is to introduce different types of cunning intelligence in Greek mythology and their role in the broader context of Greek thought. The subject matter is explored using representative mythic figures and situations. The pivotal problem is the relationship between cunning tricks and both cultural and divine order. The first part is concerned with greek expressions connected to cunning tricks and their possible meanings. The subsequent section deals with the forms of cunning as they can be seen in the charecters of Hermes and Odysseus and considers the way in which cunning tricks can be beneficial to order. A comparison with other cunning characters and myths of origins of rituals follow in the final chapter. It concludes with determining in which context a cunning trick is acceptable. In conclusion it is argued that cunning intelligence bears a culturally constitutive function and may even be beneficial in existing order. However, its positive role is manifested maily in the primordial state of the universe when cultural order is not clearly delimited. Cunning intelligence always remains ambivalent and a paradox. Its ambiguity is most apparent in clearly defined and structured cultural order.