Mythology

It is no question that deities have existed since the beginning of mankind. Greeks were no exception to this. It is ancient Greece that is credited for establishing what is now referred to as Western civilization. Today, most social and political personalities refer to America’s founding as based on Judeo-Christian beliefs. Similarly, the Grecian society was influenced greatly if not totally by their belief in pagan gods and goddesses. Their mythological interpretations of gods and goddesses…

How does Greek Mythology Gods, art and fables fit into our lives? People today have told so many stories about the Greek God Hades that it’s hard to figure out which ones are close to the truth. Well, as close to the truth as it can get because they are myths. Let’s start from the beginning. Hades, the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Was kicked out and banished to the underworld where he became ruler of the dead. One of the main things people get confused about is the simple fact that Hades is not…

kind of sea nymph. The final recounting of Calypso’s story is by Apollodorus, who said that she is the daughter of Nereus and Doris, thus making her a Nereid, resulting in a closer relationship with the god Poseidon. Calypso is best known in Greek mythology as the way she was portrayed in the Odyssey. She lived on an island that’s on no map called Ogygia, being forced to remain there as a consequence of siding with her father during the Titan War. Upon Odysseus’ arrival during is journeys,…

Due to Edith Hamilton’s book “Mythology” I know the Greeks valued strength above all and since I live in this era I know in today’s society we value care. Hercules was the greatest hero of Greece for simply his strength, “His qualities were those the Greeks in general honored and admired” (Hamilton 225). In today’s society if the hero does not care for the people he is hated. One example is Superman, he was hated at one point because according to the people he wasn’t helping the right cause.…

Greek Mythology has been around for centuries and the Gods and Goddesses in the myths themselves were worshipped for many years. One of the most important Goddesses was Hera, queen of the Gods and Goddesses. She was married to the Supreme Ruler, Zeus, who was also her brother. One of the many theories surrounding the personalities of the Greek deities is that they are exaggerated symbolic representations of characteristics that humans themselves possess. Whether this is true or not Hera was…

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,…

Hades is one hell of a guy. In Greek mythology, there are hundreds of gods, goddesses, and demigods; Zeus loved mortal women. Also within the gods and goddesses, there were 10 Olympians. Each and every one of them, including demigods, had certain powers and abilities and most were immortal. The religion of following these Greek gods was developed way back in Ancient Greece, and during the time period of these religions, the Zodiac signs were made up. Hundreds of thousands of years later we are…

Greek and Roman Mythology are filled with multiple interpretations of how the creator, whether it is the gods themselves or nature, gave our world its shape and form. These stories draw the background to the base of the gods and goddesses who govern much of classical mythology. Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Hesiod’s Theogony are two pieces of work that account r how our universe came to be. There are clear distinctions and similarities between how these authors portrayed their deities and their role…

In Greek mythology we are fronted with a character named Narcissus. He is the son of the river god Cephissus and nymph Liriope, and is known for his unparalleled beauty; a man so handsome that everyone who meets him instantly falls madly in love. Unaware of his allure, Narcissus does not comprehend their infatuation and wishes they would simply leave him alone. As the tale goes, one day Narcissus is strolling through the woods and comes upon a river. When he kneels down to take a sip of water,…

It is sad, yet amazing that one mistake can lead to a lifetime of misery. Bad mistakes that involve your character can lead to a poor life for not only the gods who have caused something disrupting, but other innocent people. In Greek Mythology, some important lessons are staying humble, follow directions, and listen to what others have to say. In the myth Arachne, the lesson learned is to not have too much pride because you will not be ready when someone else steps up to beat you. “Never…