The God of Wealth
play by Aristophanes
Also known as: “Ploutos”, “Plutus”, “Wealth”
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In Greek religion, Plutus was the god of abundance and wealth, a personification of the Greek word for riches. He was the son of Demeter, the goddess of fruitfulness, and Iasion. In art, Plutus is often depicted as a child holding a cornucopia.
In the play Plutus by Aristophanes, the god of wealth is portrayed as blind, unable to distinguish between good and evil until his sight is restored. This play is considered a transitional work, reflecting the shift from Old Comedy to Middle Comedy in ancient Greek drama.123
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