Greek Mythology Research Paper

Mythology is full of life lessons and morals. It teaches behaviors, appropriate attitudes, and values. It gives insight on how the human race came to be and why we have a purpose. Trying to find that may be hard, but by reading mythology it may help. Behavior in mythology is sometimes cruel. It shows how not to act in a bad or even good situation. It shows to be slow to anger and not to kill or hurt family. It also examples great support of other people. For example, the gods have each others backs when a tragedy happens. They usually just ask for help and it comes. The mortals show behaviors by working hard all day and night to please the gods. A bad behavior the gods tend to have are lying to each other and going against one another. That is not a proper way to behave because in the end, it could potentially cause more problems. …show more content…
Mythology has a great attitudes and poor ones. Joyous attitudes that help make the day better and a happier life are to stay positive, and always think positively. Another positive attitude to have is to be respectful to the gods and others will be respectful back, kind of like the golden rule. If mortals and gods are treated badly there will be a punishment, such as the Flood Cycle. The flood was caused by disrespect and Zeus did not tolerate that. “Zeus, lord of thunder and black clouds, returned to Mount Olympus determined to punish all mortals for their evil ways.” (The Flood Cycle pg. 23) Bad attitudes that are in mythology are being selfish; selfishness can lead to beastly situations. Being selfless can lead to better well rounded society. Being selfish can cause too much power and make a person feel higher valued compared to others, and that is not the way to live. Everyone is equal no matter how high in society you