Mythology

Greek Mythology was the worship of gods and goddesses by the Greeks. The Greeks believed that these gods or goddesses had supernatural powers. They lived on Mount Olympus where the top god named Zeus sat on his throne. The Greeks believed in myths that talked about these gods and goddesses using supernatural powers. One of the myths was a woman named Artemis. Artemis, the goddess of chastity, virginity, the hunt, the moon, and natural environment, wanted to live forever; but the Bible says,…

some of the popular gods. Many of them are kind hearted, and cunning, as well as being well liked among the Celtic people. Celtic mythology strongly revolves around the story of heroes. Major heroes in Celtic mythology include people such as Finn MacCool, who grew up to be “a great warrior and proclaimed the greatest man in Ireland”9. Many major heroes in Celtic mythology also include many of their gods. In certain myths, gods would turn on each other, depending on who was being shown as the…

Another aspect of ancient Greek mythology that thrives in modern-day society is the lessons that the myths taught. The word “μύθος” (mythos) translates to “story” in the English language (Green 197). Due to this, the stories of ancient Greece are called myths, although the ancient Greeks themselves did not believe these tales of gods and goddesses were merely stories. The Although the myths are no longer heeded as warnings against the wraths of gods and goddesses, the myths held truths…

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…

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…

Cannibalism is one of the strongest food taboos instilled in modern western culture. Today, people all over the world face the idea of cannibalism with derision and claims of “I would never do that!” For example, people viewed the case of Austin Harrouff, a college student from Florida who recently killed an elderly couple and was found “biting the face of the male victim,” with fear and disgust (Newsome). Although the motive for the attack was not known, Austin became someone many people viewed…

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…

different countries? Well, there are a plethora of societies who have been telling myths for centuries and changing them moderately to fit 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…

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…

Aten, seen as the nurturing spirit of the sun, is reflected by the sun disc that surrounds the head of Sakhmet. Ptah--another god of creation--was associated with Lower Egyptian capital of Memphis while Amun, who was the primary god in egyptian mythology, was associated with the Upper Egyptian capital of Thebes. During the New Kingdom, Sakhmet became heavily connected with Amun’s wife, Mut when she married Ptah. Because Mut was seen as the mother goddess of Thebes, Sakhmet acquired similar…