El Consejo De Los Dioses

''El Consejo de los Dioses'' is a theatrical allegory by José Rizal, first published in 1880. The play features a gathering of mythological deities in Olympus who engage in a literary contest to evaluate the contributions of notable writers like Homer, Virgil, and Cervantes. Through humor and critical debate, the gods recognize the distinct value of each author, reflecting on the significance of literature and its impact on humanity. Written when Rizal was just nineteen, this work highlights the humanistic education of the Philippines and critiques scholasticism.