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It helped the Ancient Greeks explain how and why things happen. For example, when Lightning struck, they knew Zeus was angry (proven wrong now, but that's how they explained it without science). It was also their religion, they prayed to the gods and gave them offerings. It also gave them rules and values to live by.
At the time that it flourished it was not mythology it was a religion or a spiritual belief.
As with all religions it gave people something to explain things they did not understand, something to blame and something to thank.
It was the religion of the ancient Greeks.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoOne of the purposes of Greek mythology was to explain the world through tale. It explained mountains, rivers, why the sky was still up, and various other phenomenons. (which we take for granted)
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∙ 11y agoThere wasn't any particular 'purpose' -- what we call the Greek mythology today was their religion in the Ancient times, and some even now. You might as well ask what the purpose of Christianity is.
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∙ 15y agoTo explain why things happen, and happened.
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∙ 12y agoThe purpose of Mythology was to explain the world that the Ancient people lived in, it was the only way to explain it.
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∙ 14y agoAs with all mythology and religion it is an attempt to explain things which have no rational basis with knowledge available
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∙ 15y agoTo explain, to entertain
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∙ 15y agoI don't think they were myths
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Who created Greek Myths?
The greeks created greek myths
Why are there no greek myths or roman myths and ledgens?
There are Greek and Roman myths and legends. Have you ever heard of Hercuels, Medusa, Jupiter, Zeus.
Why has the Trojan War become the subject of many Greek myths?
The Trojan War comes from Greek myths and legends.
What were Greek dramas based upon?
The ancient Greek myths.
What are all the Greek myths and has anyone wrote every Greek myth?
The Greek myths were stories told by the Ancient Greeks made to explain strange events, things in nature, and basically everythingon the Earth. The Greek myths weren't written down until writing in Greece was actually develpoed, and before that, the myths were all told by mouth. That is why there are many different versions of the myths. In books telling about Greek myths, the myths may be written down, but usually not every single Greek myth is in one book, as there are lots of them. I do not think one Ancient Greek man could have known or told every single myth either.
What purpose did the myths serve for the accient greek people?
The ancient Greek myths explained things that the Greeks didn't understand.
What purpose did myths serve for the ancient Greek people?
they gave people stories about the legends and myths of greek mytholgy
What purpose and meaning did these myths about gods and goddesses have for the ancient greek gods?
it gave them something to believe in
What significance did myths have on the Greek people?
The Greek myths were the ancient Greek's religion.
Who created Greek Myths?
The greeks created greek myths
When was The Greek Myths created?
The Greek Myths was created in 1955.
When did the Greek myths originate?
Greek myths origiated from Greece in 800bce
How old are Greek myths?
The greek myths are as old as the greeks, for they are who made them.
Why are there no greek myths or roman myths and ledgens?
There are Greek and Roman myths and legends. Have you ever heard of Hercuels, Medusa, Jupiter, Zeus.
What became of Greek goddess Hera according to Ancient Greek myths?
According to Greek myths, she is still alive and well.
Why do Greek myths have mythical creatures in them?
if greek myths dident have mythical creatures it wouldent be a myth.
What is the study of Greek myths?
Greek Mythology
