The Assemble of Goddes

"The Assemble of Goddes" by Anonymous is a late 15th-century poem where classical mythology meets moral lessons. The poem, possibly penned by a woman but once linked to John Lydgate, imagines a trial involving gods and goddesses. These powerful figures debate their impact on people and the virtues that hold society together, especially pitting Virtue against Vice. The story kicks off with a dreamer escorted by Morpheus to Pluto's divine gathering. Gods and goddesses representing love, justice, and nature make their presence known. Diana and Neptune step forward to complain about Colus, a troublemaking god whose actions have thrown their worlds into chaos. This sets the stage for a story that looks closely at morals, fairness, and the fallout from bad behavior, affecting both the heavens and humanity.