2. a. Nature 1. Where did earth come from? 2. Heavens 1.Sun, moon, stars, comets, clouds, storms, thunder, lightning 3. Seasons 1.Climate, rain, fertility, agriculture 4. Geography 1.Oceans, mountains, forests, rivers,

3. b. Man 1. Where did man come from? 2. His life 1.Birth, growth, reproduction, death 3. His victories 1.Glories in battle and against adversity 4. His defeats 1.Misfortunes, adversities, unhappiness 5. His end 1.Rewards and punishments, the afterlife

4. c. Gods 1. Where did the gods come from? 2. How many gods are there? 3. What regions do they inhabit? 4. What roles do they fulfill 1.Powers and weaknesses, characteristics and character flaws

5. Because its Interesting Entertaining Shows how the ancient people viewed their world Going to show up in references all around for the rest of your life…

6. In the literature and the media Percy Jackson William Shakespeare Harry Potter Lord of the Rings 300 Clash of the Titans Hercules The Little Mermaid (King Triton)

7. In Music Mozarts Jupiter Symphony Kanye West - I'm just saying, Hey Mona Lisa, come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar (from Flashing Lights)Caesar Led Zeppelin - Achilles' Last Stand

8. In advertising Brand names based on mythological characters indicate high quality Atlas Cement Midas Mufflers Mercury Cars Ajax Cleaner Venus Razors Apollo Pianos

9. In the Arts Mythology has been a source of subject matter and inspiration to painters and sculptors since art began.

10. In History Studying myths can.. Produce facts about ancient people not discoverable through formal research Show religious beliefs of an ancient people Provide keys to understanding history

11. In Language Mythology is the source of words such as Janitor- Janus Martial arts - Mars Museum- Muses Volcano- Vulcan Hypnotism- Hypnos Days of the Week Thursday (Thors day) Shoes (Nike)