Some of the most often told are Apollo and Daphne, Cupid and Psyche, and the founding of Athens. Other well known stories include those of Perseus, Theseus, Heracles and Jason, not to mention the Iliad and The Odyssey.
The study of myths is called mythology.
Most, if not all myths are symbols for something in real life.
Greek is not the longest lasting mythology there are older civilization with older myths. Greek however is the most "famous" (i guess that would be the most appropriate word). it is the most studied
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Edith Hamilton's "Mythology" is classified as a collection of myths, making it fall into the genre of mythology or classical mythology. It is a compilation of various Greek, Roman, and Norse myths and legends.
if you go to Greek mythology or wiki it says Hestia didn't believe in myths, therefore she didn't spend any time in myths.
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Norse mythology, or you can also say the myths of Scandinavia.
The various creation myths such as The Story of Bathala and the Visayan version are examples of Philippine mythology. Another popular myth is the legend of Maria Makiling.
Wales in an ancient country with much mythology, mostly in Welsh, however the most popular book of Welsh myths and tales is known as the Mabinogion, which you can buy updated and modernised versions of in English.
The labyrinth is based on the labyrinth in greek mythology. Most things from PJO are from greek myths.
Mythology is a collection of stories written by a culture over the years and passed down from generation to generation. Most of the myths concern the creation of the world and the human race. Others attempt to explain the weather, good and bad luck, the seasons, night and day, and so on. There are Greek myths, Roman myths, Scandinavian (Nordic) myths, North American Indian myths, South American myths and so on.