how much do you know about Greek mythology? and where did it came from?

Answer 1

The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology were the way in which the ancient Greeks understood the natural world about them. The legends also include other forms of life and spirit which add layers and dimensions to the tales.
The heroes of these myths had more human or mortal aspects to them in order that men could aspire to these qualities.

An excellent introduction to Greek and other forms of ancient mythology is;
The Larousse Encyclopedia of Mythology.
It is a well chronicled and researched book, a Who's Who of myth. The illustrations and photos are all factual and historical. It has been in print for some time so there are second hand copies of it floating around in both hardback and soft cover.

Answer 2

Many of the myths and ideas came from Hesiod and Homer. Unfortunately, the gods and myths were really pigeonholed into neat little stories and genealogies by the Victorians and non-Greek scholars. For example, each region had their own take on the gods. The 12 Olympians most Americans are familiar with weren't worshiped en mass all over Greece. Almost every city had Athena as its protector, but her personality and role varied from city to city. I admit that Greek mythology gets very complicated and confusing the deeper you study it. Also, the myths (which are mostly entertainment or out and out farce) have little or nothing to do with how the gods were actually worshiped. The Greeks considered their religions mysteries and didn't really share them with outsiders. Sometimes, the more you think you know Greek mythology, the less you really know!

Answer 3

Well, I majored in it in college....so what exactly would you like to know? haha! As far as where it came from...most all societies have had a spiritual basis and each one was different based on what they worshipped. You could trace the origins of Greek Mythology back through time, societies used myths to explain the creation of the world, teach lessons to their children, establish practices within their culture, and so much more. A really wonderful book to read which has all of the important (and even some smaller ones) myths from start to finish is Bulfinch's Mythology. It begins with the way the Greeks established Creation from Chaos and continues with how the world as they knew it came to be. Any more specific questions you have feel free to post them and I'll gladly try to help! I love this stuff!!

Answer 4

I have a minor in World Mythology. I didn't get the degree because the field is pretty limited job-wise. I was introduced to the topic when I was 11 by an uncle who was completing college at the time. He gave me all of his books (The Odyssey, The Illiad, The Aeneid, plays by Sophocles, Aeschylus, etc). I took middle school, high school, and college courses on World Mythology though Greek does tend to be one I know the most about.

Answer 5

Once a culture is disrupted, all its religions, ethics, and mores become the stuff of Myths. This is true throughout the world. This is happening right now. The myths of the Carib indians are an example of this. Columbus found a culture when he reached the Caribbean Islands. The were enslaved and the culture destroyed. Now, only Myths are left. The true way of the Samurai in Japan has become a Myth.

First Rome and then Christianity rather completely destroyed the culture and the religions, ethics and mores of the Ancient Greece.

Answer 6

I know quite a bit about mythology period. Greek, Roman, Norse, Welsh. I learned by reading books on the subject because I was interested. I suggest the first book you should buy is a copy of Bulfinch's Mythology. It's enjoyable and entertaining. It should get you interested in mythology.

Answer 7

Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the Ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. Modern scholars refer to the myths and study them in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and on the Ancient Greek civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.

Answer 8

What do you mean? Mythology covers every culture and civilization. Greek is just one of them.

Answer 9

why dont u contact gerry from big brother he is the only famous greek in britain according to him . he should know everything there is to know about greek mythology

Answer 10

I know enough about it. I studied Latin in high school many moons ago. The Greeks wanted a way to explain everything.