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Greek Mythology By Lou Ann Jensen

Mythology-a collection of stories which explain: Beliefs History Origins Traditions Universal truths Activities of the gods

Cosmic Myths- describe creation and the end of the the world. Hero Myths-describe heroes of a particular culture Theistic Myths-describe the deities (gods) Place and Object Myths -describe places objects Types of Myths

Why Mythology? 1.Myths grant continuity and stability to a culture. 2.Myths present guidelines for living. 3.Myths justify a culture's activities. 4.Myths give meaning to life. 5.Myths explain the unexplainable. 6.Myths offer role models.

Mythological deities were not: omniscient (all-knowing) omnipotent (all-powerful) omnipresent (ever-present) The gods, like people, were viewed as limited, flawed, and driven by emotions and ambitions; their main difference from humans was that they had more knowledge and power. gods not God

Web, myth narration & graphics created & maintained by Nick Pontikis Copyright © Thanasi's Olympus Greek Restaurant The Myth Man persona © 1988 Nick Pontikis Copyright © 1999 greekmyth.com Copyright © 1999 mythman.comThanasi's Olympus Greek Restaurant Family Tree of the Major Gods

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