Since the dawn of man, one question has echoed through our minds: “How did we get here?” There are many answers to this question, scientific and otherwise. Almost every form of religion has a different process of creation. Greek Mythology stands out because there are many different parts to the creation, yet there is not a set timeline. Greek myths were written in different places, at different periods of time; therefore it becomes difficult to place these events in a linear timeline. Many stories simply do not fit together at all.
If there is a place to call the beginning, it would be when there was only the Heaven, Gaia, and the Earth, Uranus. They bring into creation the titans, along with the other creatures. The titans then give birth …show more content…
The first stage of man was the Golden Age. During this time there was prosperity and peace, and all living things lived together in harmony. No one would grow old, and when their time on earth was done, death always came during sleep and with no pain. However the ten year war of the gods and titans, called the Titanomachy, ended the golden age (Five Ages of Man). Next came the Silver Age. The golden race still existed as benevolent spirits that roamed the earth. The silver race was considered to be inferior to the golden age in every way. They were immature and they lived shortly because they refused to listen to the gods. Zeus decided to destroy the silver race (Five Ages of Man).
After those races, it simply continued to go downhill with the Bronze Age. These men were strong, and belligerent, and fought with weapons made of bronze. Eventually they began destroying themselves in their own rage. The Bronze Age was ended by the Great Flood sent by Zeus because he was disappointed in the behavior of the bronze race (Five Ages of …show more content…
According to Greek mythology, the heaven and the earth created the titans, who then created the gods. This is different from most religions and myths, because generally you see the gods creating the heavens and the earth. The gods of greek mythology then created mankind, enlisting the help of the titans Prometheus and Epimetheus. Mankind went through five stages consisting of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, Heroic, and Iron Ages. Sometime in the middle of the ages of men, Pandora was sent to the world as a curse. She unleashed evil upon the world, but she introduced hope as well. To end the Bronze Age there was a Great Flood that was sent by Zeus. Mythology is a beautiful way of explaining the mysteries of life, and is generally regarded as an early science. Greek mythology is beautiful in comparison to other forms of mythology common at the time. Rather than putting fear into the people of the time, the Greeks make mankind the center of attention. This gives a sense of importance and security to the people. Edith Hamilton calls this the “Greek Miracle”
If there is a place to call the beginning, it would be when there was only the Heaven, Gaia, and the Earth, Uranus. They bring into creation the titans, along with the other creatures. The titans then give birth …show more content…
The first stage of man was the Golden Age. During this time there was prosperity and peace, and all living things lived together in harmony. No one would grow old, and when their time on earth was done, death always came during sleep and with no pain. However the ten year war of the gods and titans, called the Titanomachy, ended the golden age (Five Ages of Man). Next came the Silver Age. The golden race still existed as benevolent spirits that roamed the earth. The silver race was considered to be inferior to the golden age in every way. They were immature and they lived shortly because they refused to listen to the gods. Zeus decided to destroy the silver race (Five Ages of Man).
After those races, it simply continued to go downhill with the Bronze Age. These men were strong, and belligerent, and fought with weapons made of bronze. Eventually they began destroying themselves in their own rage. The Bronze Age was ended by the Great Flood sent by Zeus because he was disappointed in the behavior of the bronze race (Five Ages of …show more content…
According to Greek mythology, the heaven and the earth created the titans, who then created the gods. This is different from most religions and myths, because generally you see the gods creating the heavens and the earth. The gods of greek mythology then created mankind, enlisting the help of the titans Prometheus and Epimetheus. Mankind went through five stages consisting of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, Heroic, and Iron Ages. Sometime in the middle of the ages of men, Pandora was sent to the world as a curse. She unleashed evil upon the world, but she introduced hope as well. To end the Bronze Age there was a Great Flood that was sent by Zeus. Mythology is a beautiful way of explaining the mysteries of life, and is generally regarded as an early science. Greek mythology is beautiful in comparison to other forms of mythology common at the time. Rather than putting fear into the people of the time, the Greeks make mankind the center of attention. This gives a sense of importance and security to the people. Edith Hamilton calls this the “Greek Miracle”