Greek mythology: Difference between revisions
m (Bot: Cosmetic changes) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
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]]. | ||
The Greek myths were also known for its | The Greek myths were also known for its [[monster]]s, such as [[Medusa]], [[Cerberus]], [[Cyclops]], the [[Gorgon]]s and the [[Minotaur]]. | ||
In the Greek myths, the [[afterlife]] involved crossing the [[River Styx]] in order to enter the [[Elysian Fields]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[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]]'') | ||
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!]]'') | ||
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!]]'') | 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!]]'') | ||
Strangely, some Greek myths seemed to be repeated throughout time and space. The [[Minyan]]s' quest echoed that of [[Jason (mythology)|Jason and the Argonauts]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld]]'') The story of Theseus and the Minotaur had similarities to the [[Anethan]]s and the [[Nimon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'') | Strangely, some Greek myths seemed to be repeated throughout time and space. The [[Minyan]]s' quest echoed that of [[Jason (mythology)|Jason and the Argonauts]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'') The story of Theseus and the Minotaur had similarities to the [[Anethan]]s and the [[Nimon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon (TV story)|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 (TV story)|Rendition]]'') | ||
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 (TV story)|Rendition]]'') | |||
== 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]] | ||
Revision as of 01:44, 9 May 2019
Greek mythology was the mythology of a pre-Christian pagan religion of the people of Greece.
Among the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks were Zeus, Kronos, Artemis, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Eros and Zephyrus.
The Greek myths were known for its heroes, such as Hercules, Theseus, Icarus, Philoctetes and Castor and Pollux.
The Greek myths were also known for its monsters, such as Medusa, Cerberus, Cyclops, the Gorgons and the Minotaur.
In the Greek myths, the afterlife involved crossing the River Styx in order to enter the Elysian Fields. (PROSE: Katarina in the Underworld)
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!)
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.
