a. Nature1. Where did earth come from?2. Heavens

1. Sun, moon, stars, comets, clouds, storms, thunder, lightning

3. Seasons1. Climate, rain, fertility, agriculture

4. Geography1. Oceans, mountains, forests, rivers,

b. Man1. Where did man come from?2. His life

1. Birth, growth, reproduction, death

3. His victories1. Glories in battle and against adversity

4. His defeats1. Misfortunes, adversities, unhappiness

5. His end1. Rewards and punishments, the afterlife

c. Gods1. Where did the gods come from?2. How many gods are there? 3. What regions do they inhabit?4. What roles do they fulfill

1. Powers and weaknesses, characteristics and character flaws

Because it’s Interesting Entertaining Shows how the ancient people viewed

their world Going to show up in references all

around for the rest of your life…

In the literature and the media▪ Percy Jackson▪ William Shakespeare▪ Harry Potter▪ Lord of the Rings▪ 300▪ Clash of the Titans▪ Hercules▪ The Little Mermaid (King Triton)

In Music Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Kanye West - I'm just saying, Hey Mona

Lisa,come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar (from Flashing Lights)

Led Zeppelin - Achilles' Last Stand

In advertising Brand names based on mythological

characters indicate high quality▪ Atlas Cement▪ Midas Mufflers▪ Mercury Cars▪ Ajax Cleaner▪ Venus Razors▪ Apollo Pianos

In the Arts Mythology has been a source of subject

matter and inspiration to painters and sculptors since art began.

In History Studying myths can..▪ Produce facts about ancient people not

discoverable through formal research ▪ Show religious beliefs of an ancient people▪ Provide keys to understanding history

In Language Mythology is the source of words such as ▪ Janitor- Janus▪ Martial arts - Mars▪ Museum- Muses▪ Volcano- Vulcan▪ Hypnotism- Hypnos▪ Days of the Week▪ Thursday (Thor’s day) Shoes (Nike)