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The basic myth which all early Grecian culture was based upon was:
Once long ago a great god named Zeus was in power. He was the king of all the great gods and other immortal and mortal beings and had several daughters and sons of his own, most with mortal women. (it was said that Zeus slept with over 100 woman in Greece and beyond) The ones that were born of both immortal parents had magical powers, like the son of Ares and Aphrodite (the God of War and goddess of love), Eros had magical arrows, and the person who was shot with the arrows immediately fell in love. For children born of one mortal and one immortal parent, such as Hercules and Perseus, were often given smaller (but powerful) gifts, such as cleverness, strength, and perseverance.
Obviously there are many more amazing Greek myths, but that is the basis of most myths, which tend to web off of that, such as the myth of Medusa, the beautiful woman turned to a monster by angry Athene, or that of Atlas, a titan punished by having to hold the weight of the world on his shoulders.
If you are looking for a fictional read about myths of Greece, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a young, easy, but informative series that is lots of fun to read!
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What are the names of the ancient Greeks that wrote mythology?
Homer,.....
What is the role of mythology in everyday life of the ancient Greeks?
The role of mythology is important in the life of ancient Greeks because it helped them answer questions they could not with the understanding they had at the time. For example, when there was a storm, they believed that Zeus was upset at them for something they had done. Or, when they lost a battle, they would blame someone for upsetting Ares and causing him to fight with the other side against them. Basically, it gave them someone to blame or praise for the events that happened in their life that they couldn't otherwise explain.
What did Greek mythology attempt to explain?
Greek mythology attemped to explain everything that the ancient Greeks couldn't understand. Remember that ancient Greeks didn't know the things we know today. Some examples are: Death Love Birth Good and evil Creation Sicknesses The stars Life ... And more
Who taught ancient Greeks written language?
Cursive writing was borrowed from the Phoenicians, who seem to have pioneered it it about the 9th Century BCE.
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 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.
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
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.
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
Who is Greek mythology about?
It was how the Ancient Greeks explained the world around them. Much like the Egyptian mythology. It is about all the gods and goddesses and what they were the 'rulers' of.
In Greek mythology what is accepted as true?
It is true for ancient Greeks but for other people they do not but they are really true
Did anyone believe in Artemis?
The Ancient Greeks, who created her mythology certainly believed in it at one point.
