Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development...

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Page 1: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Greek Mythology

Gods, Goddesses, and Epics

Page 2: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Why Study Mythology?

• For culture

To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Temple of Apollo

Page 3: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Why Study Mythology?

• For enjoyment

Mythology features stories about human nature, appeals to emotions, and is rich in symbolism.

Page 4: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Why Study Mythology?

• To learn allusions (indirect references)

Examples:– Achilles’ Heel– Trojan Horse– Herculean Task

Hercules! Hercules!

Page 5: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

Why Study Mythology?

• To widen your vocabulary

Examples:– synchronize– somnambulism– aphrodisiac

The Birth of Aphrodite

Page 6: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

More on Mythology

• Leads us back to a time when the world was young

• Shows man’s connection to nature

• Shows man’s vivid imagination

• Had no distinction between the real and unreal

Who was the god of the sun?

Page 7: Greek Mythology Gods, Goddesses, and Epics Why Study Mythology? For culture To study the development of Greek and Western culture, literature, and civilization.

More on Mythology

• Myths were based on facts and actual places.

• Magic was hardly practiced.

• Repulsive beasts were for the hero to conquer.

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Works Cited:

Slides 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 – Microsoft Encarta Reference Library

Slides 3 and 6 – Microsoft Clip Art Gallery


Fred’s Lecture on Greek Mythology Selected Bibliography Ancient Greek Mythology

Fred’s Lecture on Greek Mythology Selected Bibliography Ancient Greek Mythology

A fun and exciting lesson about Greek Mythology in popular culture.

A fun and exciting lesson about Greek Mythology in popular culture.

Greek mythology

Greek mythology

Introduction to Greek Mythology - beachwoodschools.org intro.pdf · Why Should We Study Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written

Introduction to Greek Mythology - beachwoodschools.org intro.pdf · Why Should We Study Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Theogony World Literature Mr. Brennan. Greek Mythology? What to you know about Greek mythology? When observing American culture, Greek mythology is often.

Theogony World Literature Mr. Brennan. Greek Mythology? What to you know about Greek mythology? When observing American culture, Greek mythology is often.

A Tantalizing Sisyphean Task: Greek Mythology in Popular Culture

A Tantalizing Sisyphean Task: Greek Mythology in Popular Culture

Introduction to Greek Mythology - RED 6wvmsred6.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/9/3/8693332/greek_mythology.pdf · Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the

Introduction to Greek Mythology - RED 6wvmsred6.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/9/3/8693332/greek_mythology.pdf · Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the

Ancient Greek Religion. Agenda Ancient Greek Civilization – key characteristics What is Greek Mythology? Greek Mythology in Modern Culture The Origin.

Ancient Greek Religion. Agenda Ancient Greek Civilization – key characteristics What is Greek Mythology? Greek Mythology in Modern Culture The Origin.

Introduction to Greek Mythology · Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written stories handed down through thousands of years.

Introduction to Greek Mythology · Greek Mythology? • The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written stories handed down through thousands of years.