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Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology
What is a myth?What is mythology?
What is a myth?A popular belief or
tradition that influences/shapes the opinions of society.
What is mythology?A body of myths; the study of myths as they relate to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a society.
Why mythology?Used to explain natural
phenomena and life events–Examples:•Sun moving across the sky
•earthquakes
Greek Mythology
Greeks had little interest in the afterlife.
Most Greeks wanted to live their lives so that they would be remembered long after their deaths.
Greek MythologyIntellectuals such as
poets and philosophers were held in high regard.
Strongly favored individualism and prized differences in personality and character.
Greek Mythology
Myths and religions reflect individuality as well.
Greek Mythology
Based on a polytheistic religion.
Mythology was an important part of Greek culture, politics and art.
Greek MythologyAlso has an impact on the
culture of western civilization.For example, many symbols,
metaphors, and words are based on Greek mythology.
What are some examples?
Greek Gods and GoddessesImmortalBut, possessed many human qualities
and faults– Examples:• Love, hate, jealousy, anger
• Constantly quarreled and completed with each other
Would often interfere in human events– Trojan War– Creation of Athens
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Aphrodite
Goddess of beauty, love, fertility
Very vain because of her beauty
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Hera
Goddess of Marriage
Wife of Zeus
Very jealous due to Zeus cheating on her a lot
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Zeus
King of the Gods
Supreme god
God of the Sky
- Lightening, Thunder
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Apollo
God of music, healing, prophesy
Played the lute
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Athena
Goddess of wisdom, war, crafts
Patron goddess of Athens
Major Greek Gods and Goddesses
Hades
King of the Underworld
Major Greek Gods and GoddessesPoseidon
God of the sea, earthquakes, horses
Many disputes with Zeus
Major Greek Gods and GoddessesArtemis
Goddess of the hunt
Helps women in childbirth
Deadly with her arrows