Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology Emma Chan

Greek Gods

Homer

Hades

Scylla

Olympics

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Who are some of the mythological heroes of ancient Greece? Some heroes include Odysseus from the Odyssey, who is also a Trojan War hero, who journeyed for 10 years to get back to his home and family. Another hero is Pereus, who slayed Medusa and kept her head, which he later pulled out to turn the sea serpent attacking Princess Andromeda into stone. https://www.teachervision.com/heroes-role-models/top-10-heroes-of-greek-mythology

Write at least three ways that ancient Greek culture is reflected in today’s society. One way that Greek Culture has reflected on us today is the Olympics. Back then they were held every four years in honor of the god Zeus. Another way is the architecture. Even today the way the pillars are designed still reflect the designs, like the white house. The third way is mythology. Greek mythology is often read and sometimes taught to, whether for entertainment or just learning about it in general. It sometimes is even referenced to, like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, or the achilles heel. https://owlcation.com/humanities/Greek-Influences-today

Name at least 10 gods of ancient Greece. Explain what each god stood for. There is Hera, the goddess of women and marriage, and the queen of gods, and her husband Zeus, the king of gods and god of weather, law, and fate. Aphrodite is the god of beauty and love, while Apollo is the god of poetry, music, prophesy, and knowledge. Ares is the god of war, Athena, the goddess of wisdom and defense, Demeter, being the goddess of agriculture and grains, Artemis being the goddess of hunting, animals, and childbirth. We also have Poseidon who is the god of the sea, and Hades, the god of the underworld. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology

Who wrote mythology? One of the most well known writers would be Homer, who has been known for his epics such as Iliad and the Odyssey. The poet Hesiod was the first known poet for Greek mythology, wrote Theogony. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology

According to the ancient Greeks, what happened to people when they died? They would go to the Underworld, which was ruled by Hades. He is not necessarily evil, and although seem cruel, he does make sure there is balance in the underworld. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hades https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology

What are some mythological creatures that appear in the myths? Some creatures include Polyphemus, the cyclops that appeared in the Odyssey. There is also Scylla, a six headed monster, who also appears in the Odyssey. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Polyphemus-Greek-mythology https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/mythology/scylla

How did people in ancient Greece use storytelling to explain the world around them? They would read it out, usually in poem form so the story can be heard and passed down from generation to generation. Some were also incorporated into plays, which would also help the stories pass on. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/greek-mythology