Greek mythology

Composed of Flaws As I acquire more knowledge in Greek mythology, my interest in the imperfections of the Olympians increases because human beings are extremely similar to them. Athena was seen as one of the most important goddesses due to her intelligence, but I am curious to find out if she ever failed while constructing a plan or a strategy. For example, failure is one of the most common defects found upon human beings because one must fail before achieving great success. Furthermore,…

Role of Mothers in Mythology Throughout history, women and particularly mothers have been seen primarily in the role of nurturer and protector for their children. This role is prevalent throughout mythology as well, with a few exceptions. Mothers in mythology live for their children, protect them from harm and help them achieve their destiny. They embody the traditional ideal of women and motherhood as creators of life and support to their children and husbands. In Greek mythology, Gaia can…

to examine the myths and legends of our ancestors. The ancient Greeks are a great example of how we were able to exceed expectations. The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses and worshipped them depending on what was going in their life. Their myths are a combination of these gods, the creatures, and the mortals. These myths tell the stories that the Greeks believed in, and why the myths made the them who they are. The Greeks were devoted followers to their faith. They prayed everyday,…

Throughout the many Ancient Greek tales written by Edith Hamilton in the book Mythology, the theme of hospitality, along with its rules, expectations, and customs, can be discovered. More specifically, when examining the theme of hospitality and its dependence on the interactions between host and guest, it is revealed that proper or expected hospitality is rewarded while improper or disrespected hospitality is punished. To further explain the importance of this theme in Greek mythology, this…

In both Greek and Roman mythology, Furies were known as spirits of justice and revenge. They are known by the Greeks as Erinyes, meaning the “angry ones” and are also known to attack people who have murdered family members and punish them by driving them mad for their horrendous deed. Furies, also had the job of torturing and punishing the damned and wrongdoers in the Underworld--the homes of the Furies.Other myths say that Furies were three sisters, created by the the blood of Uranus that fell…

Poseidon and his two brothers are known as the major gods in Greek mythology. Before Poseidon was one of those major gods, there was only one god, Kronos. Kronos was known as the Creator and Destroyer. As time passed on, Rhea, Kronos's wife had three sons: Poseidon, Zeus, and Hades. Kronos didn't like them, and as a result, he ate them. Other legends say that Poseidon was the only son eaten, but not all his brothers and sisters shared the same fate. Rhea had tricked Kronos to eat a bird. While…

Greek mythology can be defined as a series of heros and gods interacting with each order. Greek mythology may have originated because of the natural world and helped explain things like what is the sun and what happens after death. Many scholars have written about the influences of Greek mythology, including homer the famous author of the Odyssey. Greeks relied upon their gods and goddesses for guidance in everyday life. One influential creature in ancient Greece was because of his…

Why is there so much rape in Ancient Greek Mythology? The answer is complex, but not beyond understanding. The gods in particular are primarily responsible for committing this crime in a variety of these stories. There are a plethora of reasons as to why rape in Ancient Greek Mythology is portrayed as common and even acceptable. To begin with, the nature of rape in these stories is likely a consequence of Greek rape culture, which includes a focus on masculinity, power, passion, and the…

The Saptamatrikas, though varying in number across different texts, mainly consists of the seven goddesses namely, Brahamani, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda. The Matrikas have been dated back to third century BCE by some scholars although they only appear in iconic depictions after 1st and 2nd century CE. There are several myths concerning their creation. One, in where they are created by Shiva to drink the blood of demon Andhakasura. According to Markandeya Purana,…

My hero is named Mark. He is a 22 year old male that is a mortal. He looks exactly like the God Of War, Ares; muscular, tall and handsome. However, there is a secret that only Ares know that explains the reason why The mortal Mark and him look identical. The secret is that they are twins. When Ares and Mark were born one of the towns was weaker than the other. In a tradition, when two twins are born the weaker one is sacrificed. Mark was sacrificed to Ares. After his sacrifice to his brother…