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    The Ancient Greeks were well known for their mythology; these myths played an immense role in their society. Mythology was at the center of their existence, these myths and the Gods within them were used to give purpose and meaning to their lives as well as explain how the world was created. In ancient Greece, stories about gods and goddesses as well as heroes and monsters were an important part of their culture. These stories were used to explained things from religious rituals to the weather,…

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    Greek Mythology Research Paper Greek Mythology is very important because it's a body of myths that belong to the Ancient Greeks. Mythology is based on the nature of the world, origins, and the significance of their Greek gods. The Greek God I chose to research about is Hermes because he is the God of Travel, and he was one of the main messengers during this time period. Hermes became the God of Travel because other Olympian Gods saw him as a person who could move swiftly between all the world’s…

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    Birds in Greek Mythology are very common, as can be seen in the Odyssey with all of the different omens that include birds. Some of the most prominent omens in the Odyssey are when two birds come into the assembly and fight to their death,when a hawk with dead goose flies by Telemachus while he is in Sparta and right about when he is leaving Sparta a bird with a dove in its talons flies by. Some of these omens mean that Odysseus’ family will rule Ithaca for many years to come, the end for the…

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    Poseidon He is known as Poseidon in Greek mythology and Neptune in Roman mythology. He is the god of the Mediterranean Sea, the god of horses, and the god of chariots. He has the power to cause storms and shake the earth through earthquakes, hence his nickname Earth Shaker. It is said the whenever he gets frustrated or angry, the seas get rough and, strong storms attack the mighty oceans. That is why sculptures and paintings often display his violent character, but he is also pictured in…

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    Poseidon is just one of many gods in Greek mythology. Poseidon however is the god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. The reason on why Poseidon is famous is because the sea is his domain meaning that he can decide which ship gets trapped in a hurricane, or which one gets a calm sail, and the sea was a very popular way of travel for the Greeks in ancient times. Greek sailors would pray for calm weather and safe passage. The reason why Poseidon is important to learn about is because he was a…

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    Greek mythology is how the Greeks explained ancient Greece. Gods were important to ancient Greece because they believed if there were gods, they must have created or controlled their title. Greek life revolves around how gods wanted to be respected and pleased by humans. One of these gods is Persephone, also known as Proserpina in Roman mythology. Persephone, goddess of spring and the underworld, had powers of vegetation and plant life from her mother Demeter. Persephone lived on Mount Olympus…

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    Throughout mythology there are reoccurring themes including great battles and strange birth stories. I relate to these themes because I have had experiences in my life that mimic those of the Gods in myth. A well-known battle in Greek mythology is the Titanomachy, a 10 year war between the Titans and the Olympians. I watched my cousin fight her own battle, against cancer. Greek myth always includes a unique tale of birth. A perfect example is the story of Zeus. Zeus’ father Cronus ate all of…

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    Toribio 1 Melissa Toribio College Composition Period 6 Mrs. Alkasian September 10, 2015 Persephone According to Greek Mythology Persephone was the Queen of the Underworld as well as the goddess of spring's bounty and fertility. Icons representing the mysteries of rebirth as often derived from the symbols of Persephone. She is also commonly referred to as Kore. Her Latin name translates to Proserpina which means "destructive slayer". Persephone's parents are Zeus and Demeter. Persephone had…

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    In 365 days, you learn 365 lessons. Everyday you learn a lesson, and lot’s of those lessons can be found in Greek Mythology. In Greek Mythology some important lessons are, being too prideful is dangerous, listen when you are given advice and lying is bad. The moral taught or lesson learned in the myth “Arachne” by Olivia Coolidge was that being too prideful is dangerous because it could get you into trouble. For example “-she became angry instead of frightened and an evil thought came into her…

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    with different cultures and experiences. There are mythologies told from Egypt to Mesopotamian, Norse, Hebrew and even Greek. Apollo is one of the Gods in Greek mythology who is favored. He is recognized as the God of many traits, such as: god of music, truth and prophecy, healing, the sun and light, plague, poetry, and more. Although the myths of Apollo have no factual basis, they still found a way to impact the society we live in today. The Greek myths are of the more popular Gods and…

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