In Greek Mythology, the ancient Greek beliefs about mortality mainly revolved around the three stages of the Underworld. The first stage is The Elysian Fields. This stage was for heroes and people who accomplished great things on earth. The second stage the Fields of Asphodel. This level of the underworld contained zombie-like souls. The souls of these people weren't criminals or heroes. However, if you were a criminal, you would go to Tartarus. This stage was a dark land of souls that were sentenced to endure an eternity of punishment. Civilization was influenced by these beliefs because it set the people straight on what to do with your life and what not to do with your life. It taught people decision making because any sins that you commit
