what is the easiest way to understand greek mythology?

Answer 1

You just need to read through it all. There are a few really good books that give you a genealogy, but, as far as I know there is only one genealogy book that is comprehensive. It is a two volume, 800 page each set that you can view at the New York Public Library in the research room.

Answer 2

easiest way to remember greek mythos is to imagine each of the greek gods were people.

Oh and the sex!....lots and lots of sex.

everysingle one of the greek gods had a schtick, something they did that no one else did or were newer versions of the same old thing.

Chaos is everything all at once, no form or order
Rhea was a full figured grandma type with a big farm family
titans were all those aunts and uncles that you never knew existed but always appeared at family reunions
Olympians were the popular branch of the family.
Zeus was the dad, king of the castle
Hera was the forgotten wife who ended up drinkin' because no one ever came to visit
double A's, Apollo and Artemis, sun and moon, plant harvest and animal hunt, both popular cults
Aphrodite, that aunt that always lied about her age but always told you what you wanted to hear, even broght presents when she came to visit
Ares, that spiteful big brother that didn't care much outside of those fancy dandy WWII replicas

the list can go on and on....the biggest thing about greek mythology was that the people of ancient greece thought of them as superpowered people. They had the same motives, drives, self control, attitudes and jealousies that anyone mortal had.

Try superimposing the greek pantheon over your own family and see if any simularities sprout up that make it easier for you to remember.

Answer 3

There's a great book called Greek Myths by Robert Graves that starts at the very beginning of the story from before Zeus and it's easier to comprehend than most

Answer 4

you aren't from now on from a strict Christian kinfolk are you? I had a pal who's Christian and her mom by no skill enable her study Harry Potter. of route it really is okay. i'm doing an finished college degree on Classical Civilization, which includes greek mythology, it really is thoroughly advantageous. It teaches you lots about the way historic civilizations idea. save interpreting, interpreting is better for you, it truly is an advantage in case you really savor it.

Answer 5

The greek gods are like a big family. They've interbred because they had no choice besides each other. They are flawed and they have tantrums just like humans.

But I'd suggest reading them, the myths can be quite colourful.

Answer 6

From a psychological standpoint it would be good to look at each of the gods / goddesses as different parts of your own self, different archetypes so to speak. For instance when you are in love and expressing beauty and art you would be the Aphrodite/Eros archetype. All of these myths actually play a large part in the human psyche itself and you can apply a lot of them to your own life and your own personal adventures.

Answer 7

Just keep studying and it will help you as you grow older. I can remember having to take that in high school and it was interesting. I have forgotten most of it but it helps to understand why some people still believe the way they do.

Answer 8

make sure to read it in context of the society. goes for the development of the math and sciences and liberal arts at the time. it is as complex as studying the origin of any religion, just the deity is plural in this one. good luck

Answer 9

Get a book

Answer 10

Easiest way!

not to even go there?