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Greek history is very old and very wide spread, it was a Greek - Alexander the great, who rode to conquer the world. This spread Greek religion, what we call Greek Mythology over the world and the Greeks mixed their gods with other peoples and the Egyptians - and in turn, when Roman rose as a Empire their gods and goddesses were renamed by the Romans who kept the Greek myths intact and added to them.
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How are Artemis and grouse connected in Greek mythology?
The grouse is a wild animal, and Artemis is the goddess of wilderness and wild animals. In mythology, however, the Greeks probably did not know of the grouse, so it is not connected to the mythology of Artemis other then being a wild animal.
Is there a career in greek mythology?
In my school you can teach Classical Civilisation - it teaches greek mythology charactars and Homer, but I think it involves other things as well. Plus, you have to be able to teach History as well.
How does greek mythology differ from mythologies of other countries?
Greek mythology simply deals with Greece and Persia (Crete too Possibly other countries when involved in myth). Other countries ancient history is not included in this GREEK mythology.
Why is it important to learn about Greek mythology?
Learning about Greek mythology helps us understand the beginnings of Western civilisation. It also helps give us a wider perspective of religion.Another good reason to learn about Greek mythology is because much great literature, religious practices and stories in the west are based from it. Further, the stories are very colorful and entertaining.Greek mythology was the basis of the ancient Greek religious beliefs and an important part of their culture.
What is Greek and roman mythology supposed to show us?
Greek and Roman mythology shows us the same thing that Norse and Egyptian mythology shows us: that people found a way to explain how the world functioned way before Judaism, Christianity, Islam and all the other religions came to be. Mythology is a way of explaining how and why everything works - for an example, why there is greed, hatred, depression and all those other things in the world. In Greek mythology, the story is of Pandora and her box.
What is the difference between greek mythology and other mythology?
What we today call Greek Mythology came from the ancient peoples of the Mediterranean. Most other mythology comes to us from cultures who did not record their religion nearly so long or detailed a way.
What was Poseidon's responsibility at sea?
Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, was in theory responsible for everything connected to the sea, at least if you believe Greek mythology. Greek sailors would pray to him that their ship would not be wrecked or becalmed, or suffer other nautical misfortunes.
What are some of the heroic traits of Aeolus in Greek mythology?
Some of the heroic traits of Aeolus in Greek mythology would be that he would release storms at the other gods commands and would also help by setting sail to those out on the waters and doing other things that needed wind to work.
Is a phoenix from Greek mythology?
The phoenix is a mythical, sacred firebird that can be found in Greek and Roman mythologies, though its roots are of Greek origin. The only other true association to other mythology is that its inspiration may have come from a similar Egyptian mythology creature called the Bennu. There are other firebirds from other mythologies, such as Persian, but that creature is known as the Simurgh, and it is a benevolent, mythical bird.
What else was Ceyx called in Greek mythology?
No other name.
What was Athena's role in Greek Mythology?
Athena was the goddess of wisdom and battle strategy. She probaby is in charge of other things too. She was born from Zeus' head, which she erupted from in full greek battle armor.
What are all the gods in greek and roman mythology?
There are so many gods in Greek Mythology!I'll start off with the obvious gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloAphroditeHestiaHermesArtemisAresDionysusDemeterHephaestusHeraHere are the other gods:ErosHebeAsclepiusPanPersephoneHeracles/HerculesAeolusAmphitriteAnemoiAuraBiaCirceKratosDeimosDioneEileithyiaEnyoEosErisGanymedGracesHarmoniaHecateHoraeHypnosIrisLetoMoiraeMorpheusMusesNemesisNikeNyxPaeonPerseusPhobosSeleneStyxThanatosTritonTycheZelus
