Greek mythology is the primary figure of myths and wisdoms that belonged to ancient Greeks. Greek legends fall into the same primary category, legends being somewhat factual, while myths generally convey some sort of truth. These truths usually present themselves as some sort of revelation, where a dilemma is solved, resulting in some sort of moral gain. What chiefly separates both myth and legend from history is that both myth and legend define our knowledge of history. Our first recorded history of Greece is that of the Iliad. It was written in 762 BCE, when Greeks were struggling to make a name for themselves. Seeking some sort of validation, the Iliad fostered a sense of nationality amongst Greeks, something necessary of the times. The
