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Greek mythology was based on a polytheistic religion that was integral to culture, politics, and art in ancient Greece. Many of Western civilization’s symbols, metaphors, words, and idealized images come from ancient Greek mythology.
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Based on polytheistic religion Offered explanations of natural phenomena, human qualities, and life events
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Zeus Hera Apollo Artemis Aphrodite
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King of the Gods Ruler of Mount Olympus
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Zeus’ Significant other Goddess of Marriage and Motherhood
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God of the Sun
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Goddess of the Hunt
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Goddess of Beauty
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Goddess of Wisdom Patron god of Athens
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Symbols and images in Western literature, art, and architecture
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