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Greek mythology was (part of) the religion that the ancient Greeks believed in.
(Dodecatheon).
That was their way of telling/saying how things worked in the world (according to them).
It was their way of explaining natural phenomoni.
Greek Mythology started around 935bc or/and 1000bc
It started by Greeks telling story's about the gods they believed in and then they passed down these story's generations and generations till they reached us.
Before Christ (AD or Anno Domini), Greek Mythology was the way that the Greeks explained natural occurrences... such as: hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, etc. They created a way to understand how life began and continued.
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∙ 8y agoThe Greeks believed that mythology was a way of better understanding their gods. They did not understand the myths to be true, in the way that traditional Christians understand the biblical creation or flood stories to be true, but simply as allegories that helped them to relate to the gods.
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Did the Greeks believe in dragons?
There was a monster in greek mythology whose name was drakon (δράκων), and it had the shape of a giant snake.
What all do Greeks believe in?
In the ancient past the Greeks believe in what we today call "classic mythology", the Olympians: Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares, Hermes, and Hephaestus. As well as others: today, many Greeks believe in God. There is, however, the revival of New Age "pagan" believes.
What mythology did the Greeks express?
religious beliefs
What percent of Americans believe in greek mythology?
I doubt anyone has compiled that data because no one should still believe in it. Unless of course you're asking how many believe that it was once the religion of the Greeks, in which case it should be 100%.
When was the Goddess Athena born?
The Greeks did not give a date to their mythology.
Did anyone believe in Artemis?
The Ancient Greeks, who created her mythology certainly believed in it at one point.
What did ancient Greeks believe was their start?
The ancient Greeks, according to their mythology, believed that Prometheus made humans out of clay--basing their looks on the gods'.
What is classical mythology?
"the system of mythology of the Greeks and Romans together; much of Roman mythology (especially the gods) was borrowed from the Greeks" http://www.thefreedictionary.com/classical+mythology
What do the ancient Greeks believe?
They believed in Greek mythology, more importantly greek Olympians and their stories of heroes and monsters.
Did the Greeks believe in dragons?
There was a monster in greek mythology whose name was drakon (δράκων), and it had the shape of a giant snake.
How many Greeks believe in mythology?
As of now, it is challenging to determine the exact number of Greeks who believe in mythology as beliefs can vary greatly among individuals. While some Greeks may view mythology as part of their cultural heritage and folklore, the level of belief in the gods and stories of mythology may not be the same for everyone.
Why do we still believe in mythology?
Myths are stories we do not believe in (any longer). Stories we do believe are not considered myths. The Greek myths were the religion of the ancient Greeks. It has been supplanted by Christianity.
Did the Greeks have whistles in mythology?
no
What do the Greeks believe in?
The Greeks had a complex mythology. They believed in divine beings, known as gods and goddesses, to explain natural phenomenas such as thunder, lightning, and death. The most poweerfull gods and goddesses were known as Olympians. They lived in Mt. Olympus. There mythology is probaly the best known mythology.
Is there a group of people that still believe in greek and roman mythology?
No. This religon died out thousands of years ago. The Romans got their idea of mythology from the Greeks, so they gave up on it before them.
What did mythology do?
It depends now, back with the ancient Greeks they believed it was there religion, same with the Romans. Now there stories so you can if you want to believe in them
What all do Greeks believe in?
In the ancient past the Greeks believe in what we today call "classic mythology", the Olympians: Hera, Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares, Hermes, and Hephaestus. As well as others: today, many Greeks believe in God. There is, however, the revival of New Age "pagan" believes.
