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How long did the Greek creation myth take?
The Greek myths can not be bothered about time.
If the gods and goddesses were immortal how come their not alive now?
Gods are alive and immortal as long as people believe in them. Nobody has seen them - they exist in your faith. When Christianity took over Europe, the ancient gods (Norse, Gaelic, Greek, Roman) ceased to exist in people's minds. What remains are the stories - the Myths. You are allowed to believe in what you like: Avatars, Cinderella, Spiderman, Zeus...
How long ago was the first Greek myth?
The whole system of Greek myths were collected and put in writing in the 8th century BC. They were already very old, impossible to say how old.
How long did Hades ruled the underworld?
I am an expert on Greek myths. Hades was banished to the Underworld by his brothers Zeus and Poseidon. He stayed there forever and is still there now if you believe in this stuff. Hades only got to come up from the Underworld during the winter solstice for an annual meeting of the Gods.
How does the greek perceive creation?
The greeks believe that the human race was created from clay, long ago by Prometheus.
How long did the Greek creation myth take?
The Greek myths can not be bothered about time.
How long after Metis was swallowed did Zeus complain of headaches?
There is no chronology in the Greek myths.
Are myths important in religion?
because its what makes the religion and something to tell further generations to come
Why did ancient Greek write Greek myths?
The ancient Greeks wrote Greek myths so they could explain how the world was created and why certain things on Earth are like what they are. Most myths were part of oral tradition handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation long before the Greeks developed writing.
If the gods and goddesses were immortal how come their not alive now?
Gods are alive and immortal as long as people believe in them. Nobody has seen them - they exist in your faith. When Christianity took over Europe, the ancient gods (Norse, Gaelic, Greek, Roman) ceased to exist in people's minds. What remains are the stories - the Myths. You are allowed to believe in what you like: Avatars, Cinderella, Spiderman, Zeus...
How long have werewolf myths been around?
References to werewolves have been around since Ancient Greek literature and mythology.
Were there real dragons in the olden times?
yes they have infact i have seen a dragon. it was huge and long! not a lot of people see them but i believe that if you believe in magic and mythical creatures you WILL see something
How long ago was the first Greek myth?
The whole system of Greek myths were collected and put in writing in the 8th century BC. They were already very old, impossible to say how old.
Were the 13 Greek gods Christians?
No, no, no, nonono, No. NO! They where greek gods, uh... they worshiped greek gods, if they worshiped at all, they where myths, made by people who lived a long long time before xtianity, and.... ok, lets put it this way,the greek gods where as christian as jehovah/yahweh/JHVH/The big bearded kahoona in the sky/the xtian god is a budhist. These are differant religions, the gods of one religion dont worship the gods of another.
How long did Hades ruled the underworld?
I am an expert on Greek myths. Hades was banished to the Underworld by his brothers Zeus and Poseidon. He stayed there forever and is still there now if you believe in this stuff. Hades only got to come up from the Underworld during the winter solstice for an annual meeting of the Gods.
What lessons can you learn from the greek gods?
There are many lessons taught by the tales of Greek Mythology. Some being not to be selfish. Others not to be so boastful because that can backfire... There are many lessons because each tale has a lesson to be learned within it's words.
Why did the Greek sell chickens as pets?
Greek people has to do it from long ago its their way.
