11 Questions
Who are the three main sources to which the oldest myths can be traced?
Homer, Hesiod, The Homeric Hymns
What is the significance of the Greek Myths according to the text?
They are a window into the distant past of ancient Greece.
How do the Greeks pronounce certain names differently from their spelling?
They use K's instead of C's.
Who is often confused with the Roman hero Hercules?
Herakles
What characterized the process through which the Greek myths reached their 'authentic' versions?
400 years of additions, subtractions, and mutations.
Who are The Olympians descended from?
the primal, self-created gods beginning with Kaos
Who is the ruler of The Olympians?
Zeus
Why did the stories of The Olympians survive according to the text?
because they had the largest number of followers and did not forbid the pursuit of knowledge
What blessings do the Immortals bestow according to the text?
beauty, poetry, and creative activities
What period are most of the ancient texts we call Greek Myths from?
Classical Greece, circa 500 b.c.e.
What is the importance of showing proper respect to the various rivers, mountains, and forces of nature according to the text?
to have peace at home and safe passage when traveling
Explore the ancient Greek religion of The Olympians and how their stories have survived through the ages. Learn about the common beliefs in Greece and Asia Minor around 1200 b.c.e. that led to the development of Greek myths.
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