Greek mythology

including the stories about the all-powerful gods and gallant warriors, have never failed to amaze us. The mighty Zeus is perhaps the most popular fictional god that we ever heard about. Several films have been made which are based on the story about the Greek gods and their relationship with humankind. And Zeus will never be out of the show. Though Zeus might be the more popular God, Jupiter, a Roman god, is still comparable to that of Zeus. Jupiter might not always be the talk of the show, but…

Stargazing 101: Taurus the Bull Taurus is among one of the oldest constellations recognized by human civilization. The bull, in many ancient cultures, is a symbol of strength and fertility. It is very prominent in Greek mythology, and many stars in the constellation are also significant. The Mythology As we’ve learned, Zeus had an insatiable lust for beautiful women. Europa was no exception. The beautiful daughter of Agenor, king of Tyre, was out by the sea picking flowers when Zeus saw her.…

Prometheus is believed to be a Titan from ancient Greek Mythology that when translated means forethought. He was very intelligent and clever and did what he wanted no matter what he was told. He is known for giving the power of fire and metalwork to humans. After which he was punished for, by Zeus for giving the powers to humans. He was then tied to a rock and every day an eagle ate his liver, but he was immortal, so each night his liver would grow back, and the eagle would return. Equality…

In the religion of Ancient Greece, there were three Jesus–like figure, but none of the them were exactly like Jesus. One of these figures is the most famous hero in all of Greek Mythology; Heracles, otherwise known as Hercules. Heracles was the son of the sky god Zeus, and it was written that Zeus was Heracles’ great-great-great-grandfather as well as his father. Jesus is also the son of a god and is essentially his own grandfather. Revelation 22:16 says that Jesus is both the root and…

Greek religion was a consistent factor in all areas of life for those who practiced and believed in it. The gods were given human form and faces with each with a power to interact with a certain aspect of human life such as love, weather, music, or healing. The gods portrayed human characteristics and lived in a similar society. However, they were depicted as having the perfect human form with great beauty or strength. Most significantly, the gods were immortal and held the power to intervene in…

is Greek oral tradition and myth? Greek oral tradition and myth are in relation to the Odyssey and play an important role in Greek culture. Centuries ago, before writing ever existed, stories were passed down from generation to generation orally. Epic poems in Greece were not originally written, but they were spoken and even sung. (Martini) The stories that survived through time after finally being written down by someone somehow are now myths that tell stories of mythical creatures or Greek…

Roman and Greek mythology consist of multiple interpretations of how the creator, be it the gods or nature, contributed to the birth of the world. These stories draw the backgrounds of the gods and goddesses that govern much of classical mythology. Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Hesiod’s Theogony are two pieces of work that account for how our universe came to be. A comparison of Theogony with Metamorphoses reveals that Hesiod’s creation story portrays the deities as having an omnipresent, powerful…

Chosen Theses: Thesis 4: The Monster Dwells at the Gates of Difference It is known that monsters come in all shapes and sizes, from the stereotypical grotesque, menacing creatures to the seemingly innocent wolf in sheep’s clothing. Apart from appearances, monsters would also be created from cultural, political, racial, economic, sexual differences. With that said, all monsters dwell at the Gates of Difference, where differentiation is disapproved and abhorred. In the following essay, I will…

Have you ever wondered who makes people fall in love? Who blesses people with beauty? If you have, according to Greek Mythology, it's Aphrodite. She is the goddess of love and beauty. In this paper, you will learn about her background, her area of expertise, and a few heroes she has blessed and a few she has cursed. Aphrodite has an interesting family. First off all she was never a baby. When Cronus, a titan, and his brothers finally defeated Ouranos, their father, they chopped him up and threw…

(Atsma, 2011). Athena is a center point in a great deal of Greek myths, and plays character is much more. She is most often depicted in golden armor with shield and spear. Some myths even have her being born wearing that suit of armor. There are a few variations on the birth of Athena, but the most common is that Athena is the daughter of Zeus and Metis. How she was born and who are her actual parents are up for debate. Classical Mythology by Mark Morford and Robert Lenardon, give two accounts…