Question

reference of diana in merchant of venice

Answer 1

There is a reference of Goddess Diana of Roman mythology by Porto in Merchant Of Venice, one of Shakespeare's play's.


"I will die as chaste of Diana"


Diana was sworn not to marry and was revered as the Virgin Goddess. In her role as Artemis in Greek mythology she was also the protector of Virgins.


Portia is here saying that her father will not allow her to marry unless it is someone of his choosing. So she have to marry her father's choice and could not choose someone for herself. But if she won't marry her fathers choice then she will never marry anyone and will die as a virgin..!!


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Answer 2

The sibyl is a prophetess in roman mythology. Apllo granted her many year of life as there were sand grain she held in hand. Here she is used to be traditional old women

Diana : the goddess of virginity in roman mythology. She was also the goddesses of hunting and of the moon.