Greek mythology
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Greek mythology tells stories to explain natural phenomena and the relationship between humans and gods. The myths feature gods like Zeus, Apollo, and Ares who acted much like humans but were immortal and had superhuman strength. Myths served purposes like explaining floods or examining human behavior. Other cultures with myth systems studied include Roman and Norse mythology.
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Greek mythology
- 2. What is a myth? A myth is a story belonging to any culture that is derived from primitive beliefs, presenting supernatural episodes to explain cosmic forces and the natural order.
- 3. Myths are generally concerned with the same themes and motifs: Creation Divinity The significance of life and death Natural phenomena The adventures of mythical heroes
- 4. What cultures have produced myths? All cultures have certain beliefs about natural occurences. The three myth systems that have been most studied are Greek mythology, Roman mythology, and Norse mythology.
- 5. Classical Mythology Greek and Roman Believed that the gods looked and acted much like humans Gods differed from people in that they could change appearance at will they had superhuman strength they were immortal
- 6. Purposes of Myths Attempts to explain natural phenomena such as a flood Religious speculations on the relationship between humans and the gods Religious speculations on the mysteries of creation, death, and the afterlife Examinations of human behavior
- 7. Gods of Classical Mythology
- 8. Zeus God of sky & thunder; king of gods Roman name: Jupiter
- 9. Apollo God of sun, music, and medicine Roman name: Apollo
- 10. Ares God of war Roman name: Mars
- 11. Hermes Messenger god Roman name: Mercury
- 12. Poseidon God of the Sea Roman name: Neptune
- 13. Hephaestus God of the weaponry; smith god Roman name: Vulcan
- 14. Hera Queen of gods Roman name: Juno
- 15. Demeter Goddess of earth and crops Roman name: Ceres
- 16. Artemis Goddess of the hunt and the moon Roman name: Diana <>
- 17. Athene Goddess of wisdom Roman name: Minerva
- 18. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Roman name: Venus
- 19. Hestia Goddess of home & hearth Roman name: Vesta
- 21. Dionysus God of wine & fertility Roman name: Bacchus
- 22. Eros God of love & desire Roman name: Cupid
- 23. Hades God of the underworld Roman name: Pluto
- 24. Cronus Father of all gods Roman name: Saturn
- 25. Persephone Goddess of seasons & queen of the underworld Roman name: Proserpina
- 26. Mythical Creatures Centaurs – half man, half horse Satyrs – half man, half goat Minotaurs – half man, half-bull Harpies – half woman, half bird Medusa- Woman with snaky hair
- 27. Mythology in today’s world Nike Ajax Midas Saturn
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- 29. Norse Mythology Thor Odin bragi Tyr freyja loki
- 30. Days of the week Sun's day/The Lord's day Sunnudagr/Dróttinsdagr Washing day Laugardagr Freyja's day Frjádagr Thor's day Þórsdagr Odin's day Óðinsdagr Tyr's day Týsdagr Moon's day Mánadagr Meaning Day (Old Norse)