Did you Know? Greek Mythology

Greek mythology, a collection of myths from ancient Greece, was seen as true by some and fictional by others. It has significantly influenced Western culture, literature, and art. Greek mythology includes religious myths about gods and goddesses, legends viewed as historical fiction, and folktales for entertainment. Notable figures include gods like Athena and Dionysus, monsters like Medusa, and demigods. Myths imparted lessons, while legends were seen as embellished history. Folktales entertained with themes of lost people, journeys to the underworld, and delayed victories.

What did the Pious Greeks likely regard the myths as?

What are the main categories of stories included in Greek mythology?

How did the ancient Greeks view the events described in epic poems like the Iliad?

What role did Greek folktales serve in their culture?

What types of stories did the Greeks enjoy that involved journeys and victories?