Greek mythology

Greek Mythology was a polytheistic religion that began in the bronze age and declined around the advent of Christianity. Greek Mythology was originally created to explain phenomenons in the natural world such as the rising and setting of the sun and moon, eclipses, stars, comets, seasons, and more. Another reason it was created was to answer questions like where someone goes after dieing (Atsma). This polytheistic religion believed that there were many gods and goddesses who were in control of…

Poseidon was the greek God of the sea. He is also known as Neptune in Rome methodology. He was originally a top God of Mount. Olympus. But, he spent the greatest amount of time in his province of water.Poseidon was the sibling to his two brothers, Hades and Zeus. Their parents were Cronus and Rhea. They were titans, children of the Primeval deities Uranus and Gaea. Cronus and Rhea were siblings. They wed and had 6 children, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Hades,Poseidon, and Zeus. While Cronus parent…

Perseus and his stories have fascinated storytellers and scholars alike for centuries. This mythical man is a hero, born of a god and a mortal and he is credited with many brave and daring acts. Throughout his life, Perseus had an eventful infancy, killed Medusa, slayed a sea monster for his true love, and fulfilled a prophecy. Right from his birth, it was clear Perseus was destined for great things. An oracle told his grandfather, Acrisius, that he would be killed by his daughter’s child.…

Have you ever played multiple games and always wondered why most of the have something that references Atlas? Have you Ever wondered who Atlas is? Well in this essay I will explain who Atlas is in Greek Mythology. Atlas was a Titan god of endurance. He was also identified as a god of astronomy because he was the first who instructed mankind in astronomical science which was basically used for navigation and measuring the seasons. It is said, in Library of History by Diodorus Siculus, that he…

Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods. One of the Greeks goddess is Artemis. Her parents Greek God Goddess of Zeus and Leto. They are the God Goddess of lightning and a titan goddess. She is from island of Delos but you can find her wandering through the forests and wilderness, dancing in groves or hunting in shadowy mountains. A general statement of what I’m trying to prove is that Artemis was an important figure for girl’s…

My favorite constellation is Orion. I feel that way, because, I find it one of the most interesting stories in Greek Mythology. It is located on the celestial equator, and is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky. Once upon a time, there was a great hunter, named Orion. He was the son of Posioden and could walk on water, because of that. One day, he walked to the island of Chios. He became drunk and, in that state Merope, daughter of the ruler. In his anger, the ruler…

The approach to interpreting Greek mythology has been long debated among various theories, including allegory, comparative mythology, myth-ritual, psychoanalysis and structuralism (Dowden 17-24). As regard to the myth of Pandora by Hesiod in his masterpieces of Theogony (573-620, translated by Trzaskoma et al. 131-160) and Works and Days (75-125, translated by Trzaskoma et al. 160-167), two particular theories stand out along with my interpretation: comparative mythology (Dowden 21) and…

The Phoenix is a mythological character in the Greek mythology. The legend has it that The Phoenix is a large, grand bird, and eagle like. According to the ancient Greek mythology, the Phoenix’s true home is the paradise, a land of unimaginable beauty lying beyond the distant horizon towards the rising sun. Nothing dies in Paradise. After a thousand years had passed, The Phoenix had become oppressed by the burden of its age, and the time had come for it to die. To do so, the Phoenix had to fly…

Greek Mythology teaches us that different life lessons in different ways. These stories have been told for thousands of years. These myths will continue to teach us moral principles. The myth of Theseus teaches that you shouldn’t always depend on love. Theseus was son to King Aegeus of Athens and Aethra. King Aegeus told Aethra “if we shall have a son, then when he comes of age, tell him to lift this rock and take my sword and sandals” ("Theseus Adventures"). When Theseus became of age his…

The Myths Before the completely new way of thinking known as philosophy had emerged, myths answered the questions of the world. A myth is a story involving gods that explains certain situations, origins, or events in nature. In Nordic culture there was no lack of myths. Thor, a prominent god and character of many myths, had a hammer which caused thunderstorms. Thor’s hammer was also a vital weapon in the ongoing battle between the gods and the giants. This battle was a, “mythological…