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Aside from being the source of all of the names of the constellations and zodiac, Mythology was also the inspiration for a number of well known works of literature (Pyramus and Thisbe is well-known to be the inspiration for Romeo and Juliet).
Additionally, popular culture derives much of it's imagery and sayings from mythology. The bow-wielding cherub is a representation of Cupid. Our ideas of heaven and hell stem from the Greek Tartarus and Elysian Fields. The word lethargic comes from the River of Forgetfulness, the Lethe. The names of the planets come from the assigning of sacred planets to certain gods. The days of the week were also named for the gods (though the names we use are German, the origin is still Roman, and hence, Greek). Echos, Narcissism, arachnids, phobias, Morphine, hypnotism and Trojan Horses all have their place in mythology.
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What is classical mythology?
"the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks" http://www.thefreedictionary.com/classical+mythology
What is the role of Greek Mythology?
Greek Mythology is just like the stories we tell today in books, films etc, and played the same role in the entertainment of the Ancient Greeks.
Did the Greeks have whistles in mythology?
no
Do Greeks still believe in ancient mythology?
Of course not. That was the religion of ancient Greece. The majority of Greeks today are Greek Orthodox Christians. If, and IF there are ANY people left today who still practice that religion, it is because they want to "show off" their ancestors, so to speak. Nobody truly worships the gods as in the old days anymore, however.
Is there a Greek god of space?
No, there is no specific Greek god of space in classical mythology. The Greeks did not have a deity specifically associated with space as we understand it today.
What is the difference between greek mythology then and now?
At Greeks time, it was not mythology but now it is. For the ancient Greeks, it was their religion, now it is a collection of interesting stories.
How many Greeks believe in mythology?
I don't know about in modern times, but in Ancient times, virtually all Greeks believed in their gods, which we call Greek Mythology. For the Greeks, their religion was much more important in their lives than religion is for many people today. In fact, their religion was a lifestyle for them. As for modern days, I'm hazarding the guess that there are a lot less people who are greek or live in Greece that believe in ancient Greek Mythology. Hope I helped! :)
What did Greek mythology attempt to explain?
Greek mythology attemped to explain everything that the ancient Greeks couldn't understand. Remember that ancient Greeks didn't know the things we know today. Some examples are: Death Love Birth Good and evil Creation Sicknesses The stars Life ... And more
When did Rhea have hades?
The Greeks did not date their mythology.
What mythology did the Greeks express?
religious beliefs
What all do Greeks believe in?
In the ancient past the Greeks believe in what we today call "classic mythology", the Olympians: Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares, Hermes, and Hephaestus. As well as others: today, many Greeks believe in God. There is, however, the revival of New Age "pagan" believes.
Who built the wooden horsethe Greeks or the trojans?
In Greek mythology, the Greeks built the horse.
