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Greeks gods and goddesses have been used in adverts in many ways such as Nike being named after a Greek goddess. Pegasus from Greek mythology is also used in the logo of Mobile Oil and TriStar Pictures. Pandora is also found in Greek Mythology and is used in various company names.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoGreek mythology has been widely used in poetry and literature, for metaphorical purposes. For example, since Morpheus was the god of sleep, a person wishing to fall asleep can be said to seek the embrace of Morpheus. And of course, the drug morphine is also named after Morpheus. There are countless other examples.
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∙ 13y agoThe city of Athens, Greece still bears the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena. Minerva McGonagall, a very wise professor in the Harry Potter series, shares her first name with the Roman goddess of wisdom. Even the Olympics, originally named for Mount Olympus, the home of the gods.
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∙ 12y agoMany of the names of everyday things are derived from the names in Greek Mythology. Examples:
- A phobia is a fear. Phobia is derived from Phobos, the Greek god of Terror.
- If you are Narcissistic, you are vain/ in love with yourself. Narcissus was a man who rejected the loved of a nymph (who died because of this) and was made to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool.
- This is also where the name of the Narcissus flower came from, as while Narcissus was staring into the pool a god took pity on him and turned him into a flower.
- Our Achilles heel is named for the Trojan hero Achilles who was invincible except for his heel. He was shot in the heel by a poisoned arrow and died.
- An Atlas is named after the Titan Atlas who held up the sky.
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Where was Dionysus last seen?
Dionysus is a character from Greek Mythology, and it is very obvious that Dionysus is not real. Therefore, he has never-and will never-be seen.
How long has it been since calypso has seen a man?
As of Greek mythology, Calypso has not seen another man since Odysseus left her island of Ogygia around 20 years ago. This encounter is depicted in Homer's "Odyssey."
Are there any present day societies in America that worship the greek gods?
No there are not. Greek Gods are treated as mythology these days and not seen as something to worship to.
Is the Minotaur Greek or Roman?
It is both. They were in both cultures. As seen in the Death caverns in roman mythology and minotaurs summoned to kill Apollo in greek.
Which Greek mythology is not to be believed?
Greek mythology is about the gods and other creatures which formed the religion of the ancient Greeks. Nobody has actually seen any of the gods or other figures acting in it. All this was supplanted by the Christian faith.
What does Callisto from Greek mythology look like?
I have not seen any pictures of her from the Greek antiquity, only by painters of later periods. Her name, though, means the most beautiful.
When where vampires first seen?
vampire like creature can be encountered in Greek mythology as far back as the bronze age. Reference Incubus and Succubus.
What is the role of prophecy in Geek Mythology?
In greek mythology? A prophet would pass down the messages from heaven to society. They may also pass down messages from the future they've seen, as an advisor to civilians or as an advisor to the king.
Heroes that start with a Y?
i have done many research on Greek mythology and i am proud to call my self a pro for teaching Greek. in all my research and life i have never ever heard or seen about a Greek hero that's name starts with a y
Where does the constellation Orion get its name?
Orion gets it name from Greek mythology; it is named after Orion the Hunter.
Who is the eldest god?
Poseidon
What are some allusions in the mayor of casterbridge?
Some allusions in "The Mayor of Casterbridge" include references to Greek mythology, biblical stories, and Shakespearean plays. For example, the character of Michael Henchard can be seen as a modern-day King Lear from Shakespeare. Additionally, the themes of fate and destiny in the novel allude to the classical concept of the "wheel of fortune" in Greek mythology.
