How Has Greek Mythology Changed Over Time

Mythology was very huge in Ancient Greece. There are so many different folktales and myths

Olympic god Hades was born son of Titans Cronus & Rhea. Unlike his brother, Zeus who was saved by his mother Rhea, He was swallowed by his father along with his Olympic brothers & sisters as soon as they were birthed fearing that one of them would try to overthrow him. Zeus ended up killing his father and freeing his brothers & sisters. Three of them decided to split up the world into sections; Zeus got the Heavens, Poseidon had the seas, and Hades got the underworld. Hades is the ruler of the underworld and his job is to allow souls to enter the world he made and not let them out.

Greece, was an ancient city built thousands of years ago that flourished with new ideas. A part of these new ideas, was the art of Greek mythology. Mythology was a large part in people’s lives, THe gods were also a important part of the civilians lives as well. People know about these myths, or ideas because of the many artifacts found archaeologically, or explained and detailed in the myths. Greek religion/mythology had an important impact on people’s lives, and was interesting to learn about.

However, Greek mythologies role in western society is not limited to our science, as it has also played a huge part in developing the English language and phrases that we use.

In Greek mythology, Hades was regarded as the oldest son of Cronus and Rhea, although the last son regurgitated by his father. He and his brothers Zeus and Poseidon defeated their father's generation of gods, the Titans, and claimed rulership over the cosmos. Hades received the underworld, Zeus the sky, and Poseidon the sea, with the solid earth—long the province of Gaia—available to all three concurrently. Hades was often portrayed with his three-headed guard dog Cerberus and, in later mythological authors, associated with the Helm of Darkness and the bident. Many do not know but Hades is not only the god of the Underworld but the dead and riches.

Greek myths can still be beneficial in our current time for various reasons. In the past they told stories to explain what was happening in the world. Often these stories included Gods or heroes fighting animals or each other and causing wars or natural disasters. Although completely unrealistic mythology has educational purposes. King Midas, Medusa, Pandora’s Box and the tale of Icarus are commonly known myths that all have morals.

Ancient poems are a great primary source that can be used today to learn about an ancient world whose ideas and cultural beliefs have significantly influenced the modern world today. Arguably one of the most influential epic poems that can be used today to study the past about ancient Greece is The Iliad. The Iliad is an epic poem, composed through oral tradition around 800-725 B.C. and is credited to be written down by the poet Homer sometime between 725 and 675 B.C. (“Reading”). Because The Iliad was composed through oral narrative story telling before it was credited to one poet, it combined the history, legends, and religious beliefs of ancient Greece through many accounts of the epic. Specifically, The Iliad Book 1 reveals how

Hades arrives and secretly helps with the plan, and after trying to trick Demeter and putting her in a litter to travel the sea, they accidently involve Poseidon, who came in search of them. Now with both stuck on the ship leading home, Poseidon awakens and sends a shark and a squid to attack. Hades fight with all his might to protect his beloved

What meanings do the Greek myths have on us today? How do you write a myth?

One known story is about the goddess of spring, Persephone – the daughter of Zeus, who was the king of all the gods, and Demeter, who was the goddess of harvest and fertility. Persephone was also the wife of Hades, making her Queen of the Underworld. She was also known as Kore, or Cora, which means "maiden". Persephone’s story is used as a way to describe why the seasons change throughout the year.

Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to, and study, the myths, in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece, its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.

It is funny how we can understand something more by comparing it to a story than by just being told straight facts. The Greeks were great storytellers and used them often as methods of teaching. They were fascinated with gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and the way the world worked. The Greeks also enjoyed stories about when magical beings met mortal men (Donn, 2010). One story that is famous in Greek mythology is called Jason and the Argonauts.

myths were sacred in the Greek culture and it helped people figure out how everything was

A myth is defined as a traditional or legendary story, collection, or study. It is derived from the Greek word mythos, which simply means "story." The Greek myths had many purposes to the Greeks such as teaching a moral lesson, explaining the origins of the world, explaining the origins of the gods and their relationships with humans, and why certain events occurred in nature. The authors of each myth were said to be divinely inspired by the Muses. The Muses were the goddesses of artistic inspiration. These Muses were thought to whisper in the ear of the author the adventures of the gods. Thus, myths held a sacred place in ancient Greece as they were seen to be divinely inspired and were meant to express an important message about life or the gods to the people.

Greek mythology refers to the myths and tales of the ancient Greeks. These legends and myths pertain to their Gods, the nature and their heroes. It is also a brief on the origin and significance of their cult, and the various practices that were followed by them. Greek mythology also throws light on the origin of the world. It also has various accounts of the lives of many different gods, goddesses and mythological characters. Originally, the Greek mythology was in the poetic form, which has now been converted into literary forms. It can also be found in the form of vase paintings and votive gifts. Greek mythology can also be termed as a refined form of the narratives that the Greeks recited during festivals and at banquets. Though there are many contradictions that can be found to these narratives, they also add to the fun. Greek mythology speaks about the age of Gods, the age of God and men being friendly, and an age of heroes, where the presence of Gods had become limited. The Greek mythology is an essential part of Greek history, and also a part of religion for the Greeks. The Greeks took help of this mythology to talk about natural phenomenon, traditional rivalry and friendship, different cultures and they