Greek Mythology
By: Ariana Rico
Overview
Greek mythology is a story written by people in Greece about how they predicted or wanted life to be like long ago. The first story having to do with Greek mythology was written around 700 BC. People that made these amazing stories believed in them also, and put their faith into it. It was important because Greek mythology was in their religion. In most of the stories the creators tried to explain the wonders in life, or explain how something came to be.“... Greek mythology gave meaning to the world people saw around them." When people started to create gods and goddesses it didn't get popular until a time called the Bronze Age.
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Pictures
Connection to Present Day
The story of Pandora
The Story of Echo
Down in flames
Impact
Five Fun Facts
- Zeus and Hera hated their son, Ares. Their hate began because he represented the badness of war.
- Aphrodite decided that during the Trojan War she wanted to fight on behalf of France.
- Roman mythology is basically a copy of Greek mythology by using the same gods but changing some names.
- Aphrodite tried to get Zeus to fall in love with a mortal, Europa, by using her son, Cupid.
- It is said that the Titans ruled the Earth before the greek gods.
Event
References
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