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The Iliad and Odyssey were some of the first things written in the Greek language. And almost everyone would have known them to begin with- Homer was basically the rockstar of his time. It was only logical to use something so well-known to teach people how to read and write.

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What is the definition of oral tradition?

Oral history is history that was not written down as it happened but after it had been passed down by word of mouth. Great grandparents told their children who told their children who told you. It was also stories that were handed down from generation to generation in cultures so that it would be remembered. Eventually it would be written, but when it was finally written there were no living wittnesses.


Who combined history with stories about gods?

This has probably been done by every culture on earth as soon as spoken language developed.


Why did the Greeks tell Greek mythological stories?

It was their religious tradition and the stories "explained" things that were not understandable or beyond their comprehension. As well, there is a deep Wisdom woven into the fabric of the tales to be unraveled by those who are capable.


Where did Greek mythology originate, and is there evidence to suggest that it may have been influenced by Egyptian mythology?

Greek mythology originated in ancient Greece and is a collection of myths and stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes. There is some evidence to suggest that Greek mythology may have been influenced by Egyptian mythology, as there are similarities between certain gods and stories in both mythologies. However, the exact extent of this influence is still debated among scholars.


What is one way in which atalantas childhood might have been different if she had grown up in a palace rather than in the mountains with the huunters?

If Atalanta had grown up in a palace, her childhood would likely have been marked by luxury and social expectations rather than the rugged independence and survival skills she developed in the mountains with the hunters. She might have received a formal education, focusing on courtly manners and politics, which could have influenced her personality and ambitions differently. Additionally, her relationships with others would have been shaped by aristocratic norms, potentially limiting her adventurous spirit and physical prowess.

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In the screenplay for 'When Harry Met Sally' it says that they would be getting real couples, not actors, to tell their stories. Of course their would have been some scripting, but they would have been the true stories of the people commenting on their relationships.


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