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Mythology
noun A body or collection of myths
belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes.
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What is a myth, exactly?
A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people, as by explaining aspects of the natural world or outlining the psychology, customs, or ideals of society
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What is a myth, exactly?
A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology.
ideology- a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underlies political action…a philosophy of life.
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Zeus
King of the godsRuler of Mt. OlympusGod of weatherDominating and powerful with a
soft spot for pretty womenHurls thunderbolts when irritated
Aphrodite
Goddess of love and beautyNo formal duties besides being
lovelyMarried to Hephaestus
(unwillingly); was unfaithful to him
Apollo
God of the sunIn charge of moving the sun
across the skyHunter; patron of archeryPatron of the arts, especially
music, and medicine (had healing powers)
Ares
God of warInvolvement with all warlike
activities and will intervene in warViolent and eager to fight, is
indifferent to “right and wrong” in battle
Artemis
Goddess of the moonIn charge of movement of moon
across the skyTwin of ApolloMighty huntress; protector of
small children and animals
Athena
Goddess of wisdom and warPreferred reason to violence,
except when pushedOverseer of household craftsVery competitive
Demeter
Goddess of the earth and harvest
Responsible growth of crops and fruits
Strong motherly instincts
Hephaestus
God of fire and artisansSkilled craftsman and metal workerMarried to Aphrodite (against her
will)Only crippled god/thrown down
Olympus by his mother HeraAdmired for his work
Hera
Queen of gods and protector of women
Associated with marriage; spent much time pursuing Zeus’ other women
Jealous and vain; beautiful
Hermes
Messenger of the godsMischievous and a trouble-
makerProtector of thievesWinged helmet and sandals
PoseidonGod of the sea and
earthquakesGiver of horses to mortalsHis weapon in the Triton
(three-pronged fork)Controlled the waves