Why were myths so important to greeks?

Answer 1

Greek mytholog is imortant because it helps us learn about how people lived then and now and also shows there ways of life as their creations houses an other interesting things that some may be unexplained.... that is why greek mytholggy is important and interesting

Answer 2

Long ago in Ancient Greece, people made up myths to explain natural happenings; they would say that lightning, for instance, was thrown down by the God, Zeus. I hope this answers your question!

Answer 3

Greece, being one of the foundations of both ancient and modern society, is well known for it's mythology which was also adapted by the romans.

Greek myths are significant because they are seen as some of the first stories and do provide certain literary characteristics, themes and plot lines that are still seen today.

Answer 4

Myths explained what the Greeks couldn't explain until scientists came. For example, when lightning struck, the Greeks explained this by saying Zeus, the God of the Sky (which is a whole other matter) was angry.

Answer 5

Greek mythology is important to humanity because it makes us know the different origin or the one that cares for it.

Answer 6

Some say it was important to teach lessons and they have very valuble morals. they also teach life skills to help us in life. Use some of the skills like i do.

Answer 7

It helped them understand how the world was created.

Answer 8

They used the stories to explain the changes that happen in the world. For example, the weather or harvests.

Answer 9

Mythological stories helped people of those times understand their world and pass on wisdom.