Greek mythology: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
m (Bot: Cosmetic changes) |
||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
'''Greek mythology''' was the [[mythology]] of a pre-[[Christianity|Christian]] [[pagan]] religion of the people of [[Greece]]. | '''Greek mythology''' was the [[mythology]] of a pre-[[Christianity|Christian]] [[pagan]] religion of the people of [[Greece]]. | ||
==Mythology== | == Mythology == | ||
===Gods=== | === Gods === | ||
Among the [[god]]s worshipped by the ancient Greeks were [[Zeus]], [[Kronos]], [[Artemis (mythology)|Artemis]], [[Hephaestus]], [[Poseidon]], [[Eros (god)|Eros]] and [[Zephyrus]]. | Among the [[god]]s worshipped by the ancient Greeks were [[Zeus]], [[Kronos]], [[Artemis (mythology)|Artemis]], [[Hephaestus]], [[Poseidon]], [[Eros (god)|Eros]] and [[Zephyrus]]. | ||
===Heroes=== | === Heroes === | ||
The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]], [[Icarus (mythology)|Icarus]], [[Philoctetes]] and [[Castor and Pollux]]. | The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as [[Hercules]], [[Theseus]], [[Icarus (mythology)|Icarus]], [[Philoctetes]] and [[Castor and Pollux]]. | ||
===Monsters=== | === Monsters === | ||
The Greek myths were also known for its [[monster]]s, such as [[Medusa]], [[Cerberus]], [[Cyclops]], the [[Gorgon]]s and the [[Minotaur]]. | The Greek myths were also known for its [[monster]]s, such as [[Medusa]], [[Cerberus]], [[Cyclops]], the [[Gorgon]]s and the [[Minotaur]]. | ||
===Afterlife=== | === Afterlife === | ||
In the Greek myths, the [[afterlife]] involved crossing the [[River Styx]] in order to enter the [[Elysian Fields]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Katarina in the Underworld (short story)|Katarina in the Underworld]]'') | In the Greek myths, the [[afterlife]] involved crossing the [[River Styx]] in order to enter the [[Elysian Fields]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Katarina in the Underworld (short story)|Katarina in the Underworld]]'') | ||
===Stories=== | === Stories === | ||
One Greek myth told how man learned to use [[fire]] after [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer!)|Prometheus]] stole it from heaven and gave it to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer! (comic story)|The Life Bringer!]]'') | One Greek myth told how man learned to use [[fire]] after [[Prometheus (The Life Bringer!)|Prometheus]] stole it from heaven and gave it to them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer! (comic story)|The Life Bringer!]]'') | ||
===Cultural references=== | === Cultural references === | ||
Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and [[constellation]]s visible from Earth, such as [[Pegasus]], [[Andromeda (constellation)|Andromeda]], [[Orion]], [[Castor (star)|Castor]] and [[Pollux (star)|Pollux]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Byzantium! (novel)|Byzantium!]]'') | Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and [[constellation]]s visible from Earth, such as [[Pegasus]], [[Andromeda (constellation)|Andromeda]], [[Orion]], [[Castor (star)|Castor]] and [[Pollux (star)|Pollux]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Byzantium! (novel)|Byzantium!]]'') | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* The stories in ''[[Short Trips: The Muses]]'' were inspired by {{w|the Muses}} of Greek mythology. | * The stories in ''[[Short Trips: The Muses]]'' were inspired by {{w|the Muses}} of Greek mythology. | ||
[[Category:Religion from the real world]] | [[Category:Religion from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | [[Category:Myths and legends from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Greece]] | [[Category:Greece]] | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 3 September 2020
Greek mythology was the mythology of a pre-Christian pagan religion of the people of Greece.
Mythology
Gods
Among the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks were Zeus, Kronos, Artemis, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Eros and Zephyrus.
Heroes
The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as Hercules, Theseus, Icarus, Philoctetes and Castor and Pollux.
Monsters
The Greek myths were also known for its monsters, such as Medusa, Cerberus, Cyclops, the Gorgons and the Minotaur.
Afterlife
In the Greek myths, the afterlife involved crossing the River Styx in order to enter the Elysian Fields. (PROSE: Katarina in the Underworld)
Stories
One Greek myth told how man learned to use fire after Prometheus stole it from heaven and gave it to them. (COMIC: The Life Bringer!)
Cultural references
Greek mythology inspired the names of stars and constellations visible from Earth, such as Pegasus, Andromeda, Orion, Castor and Pollux. (PROSE: Byzantium!)
Strangely, some Greek myths seemed to be repeated throughout time and space. The Minyans' quest echoed that of Jason and the Argonauts. (TV: Underworld) The story of Theseus and the Minotaur had similarities to the Anethans and the Nimon. (TV: The Horns of Nimon) When Miracle Day occurred in 2011, it seemed as if the story of Tithonus would be made a reality for the whole world. (TV: Rendition)
Behind the scenes
- The stories in Short Trips: The Muses were inspired by the Muses of Greek mythology.
