Victimhood in Christianity and Greco-Roman Culture

Christianity focuses on victims like Moses, Abel, and Joseph, while Greco-Roman culture glorifies victors. Nietzsche contrasts the two by stating that Christianity is by and for victims, emphasizing meekness and poverty. Our culture, influenced by Christianity, tends to valorize victimhood, as seen in political discourse where gaining the moral upper hand involves listing ways one is a victim. In contrast, Greco-Roman culture highlights victors and noble ancestry, as exemplified by Achilles introducing himself as the son of Peleus. Nietzsche sees an issue with slave morality when it prioritizes qualities like mercy, chastity, and poverty.