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To explain natural events and why stuff happens the way it does. For example, the story of Arachne and Athena (Minerva) tells why Spiders spin webs.

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Q: Why did people write the Greek myths?
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What significance did myths have on the Greek people?

The Greek myths were the ancient Greek's religion.


What role did the Greek myths have for its people?

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Why do people write myths?

A myth is a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people. The Greek myths were not written by some author(s) but was the collection of beliefs that constituted their religion.


When did Greek myths end?

When the Greek people became Christans.


What purpose did the myths serve for the accient greek people?

The ancient Greek myths explained things that the Greeks didn't understand.


Why did greek write myths?

To explain why the sun shines and why the stars hang in the sky.


Why did Romans change greek god names?

So the Greek Myths could be understood by Roman people; and so the Greek Myths became a part of the Romans.


What purpose did myths serve for the ancient Greek people?

they gave people stories about the legends and myths of greek mytholgy


What are greek myths and legends?

Greek myths are any story having to do with the immortals and fictionous mortals of Greek times. Greek legends are stories that have immortalized a person, or several people even beyond Greek times.


What were the main characters of Greek Myths?

many different people


Who researched Greek myths?

Modern people and ancient alike.


Who created Greek Myths?

The greeks created greek myths