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Myth is a traditional stories about their gods. Epics is a long narrative poem celebrating the deeds of legendry or traditional heroes. Through the myths the greeks sought to understand the mysteries of natureband the power of human passions. A greek could display this ideal on the battle field in combat or in athletic contests on the playing field.
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What is Greek mytholgy?
Greek Mythology, also called Classical Mythology is the ancient religion of the ancient Greeks: as reported and reduced by Greek poets of old.
What was the important role for greek mythology?
For the Ancient Greeks, their religion (what we call Greek Mythology) was everything. Their dad-to-day lives were focused on and pretty much revolved around their religion. Their religion was a life-style for them, centered on the gods they worshipped.
What was mythology used for in ancient Greece?
They are the religion of the ancient Greeks.
Who was involved in Greek mythology?
The ancient Greeks have always believed in greek mythology. No one knows exactly for sure who began greek mythology. It is unknown but with some help of past references, archaeologists, scientists, etc., are able to piece together somewhat of an idea. There is no record available however. Lets hope that we get one!
Blood of the gods in Greek mythology?
The ancient Greeks believed that the gods had "Golden Blood" or ichor running through their veins instead of regular blood like mortals.
What are the names of the ancient Greeks that wrote mythology?
Homer,.....
Is Greek mythology awesome?
It certainly was to the Ancient Greeks.
What is the difference between greek mythology then and now?
At Greeks time, it was not mythology but now it is. For the ancient Greeks, it was their religion, now it is a collection of interesting stories.
Why was mythology important to lives of ancient Greeks?
It explained how things happened, gave stories to share, and told how Gods became powerful.
What is the mythology?
Mythology is NOT a type of banana, and it's not a study, either. Mythology is the culture and beliefs of ancient people, such as the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. a study a type of bannana
How is mythology important in ancient Greece?
It was VERY important. It influenced all of their beliefs, and led to the creation of their gods, who were very important to them. The Greeks also used mythology to explain the unexplainable like lightning was Zues throwing lightning bolts.
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 Greek mytholgy?
Greek Mythology, also called Classical Mythology is the ancient religion of the ancient Greeks: as reported and reduced by Greek poets of old.
Why were myths important?
Well, the Greeks made mythology about the how the earth works so mythology is important because it is Greek history
What age did the Greeks invent mythology?
The first Greek myth was in the 8th century BC, But the end of Greek mythology is impossible to answer
Romans derived much of their art and mythology and many of their religious ideas from who?
From the ancient Greeks.
What was the importance of Ancient Greek Asronomy?
Nothing really. The Greeks just did mythology stuff
