Greek History and Mythology

Greek mythology

Greek mythology is the myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks. Their Gods, heroes, and the nature of their world are the basis of myths. The origins of their own cults and the rituals that were practiced were a significant part of their culture. They were a part of religion and continue to be a part of religion in modern day Greece. Scholars study myths in order to discover and understand the religious and political policies of Ancient Greece, as well as its civilization.


Greek mythology is a large collection of narratives, and in Greek art. Greek myths, as with most civilizations in the world, was an attempt to explain the origins of the world with Gods, Goddess, and heroes which made up their lives. Greek mythology has been an influence on the culture, the arts, and the literature of the Western world and at the present time is a part of Western legacy along with language. Greek mythology has changed over time to with the evolution of their culture.


A variety of myths and legends in Greek mythology the gods were essentially humanistic but with ideal bodies. The Ancient Greek gods did not suffer from disease, and could be wounded. Most gods were associated with specific aspects of life. Love tales often include incest, the rape of a mortal woman by a God which resulted in heroes Tales of punishment with the invention of the Gods as when Prometheus steals fire from the gods to bring to humankind.


Mythology was at the heart of everyday life in Ancient Greece. Greeks regarded mythology as a part of their history. They used myth to explain natural phenomena, cultural variations, hostilities along with friendships. It was a source of pride to be able to trace the descent from a mythological hero or a god.


The facts behind mythology and history are not as farfetched as one might think. When a civilization is confronted my mystery the myths can be a source of comprehending and in the explaining what is unknown. The historical events such as the Trojan War may be fact or fiction but the myths can be considered as an attempt of a civilization to identify their status in the world around them.