Yes. Popular convention is that the foundation stories of Christianity should not be referred to as myths, but that the foundation stories of other religions can be. Thus the foundation stories of the ancient Greek religion are referred to as myths, or collectively as mythology. Further, the ancient Greeks often accepted their foundation stories as not being literally true, but symbolic. They saw no inherent difficulty in teaching myths to help in understanding their religion.
AnswerYes, mythology is the whole of stories about the Gods and Heroes that was paced down orally and later written down. While it is part of the Hellenic religion, it is not the same as the Hellenic religion.Zeus was the King of the Gods in Greek mythology, not Egyptian. The Egyptian ruler god was arguably the Sun God, Ra.
In greek mythology the counter part of mercury is hermes
The four horsemen are actually part of the Apokalypse of John, also call the Book of Revelation. It has nothing to do with Greek mythology.
Part of history is ancient Greek, roman, and egyptian civilization and their belief , pottery, ext.(basically all the suff they did because they where an old civilization :) )
In Greek mythology, the centaurs are a race of creatures composed of part human and part horse.
Hades is not a figure in Christian religion. In Greek mythology, Hades was the god of the underworld, while in Christian belief, the concept of hell is associated with punishment after death for those who have sinned. Hades and hell represent different beliefs and traditions.
Athena is a ancient Greek goddess and a part of that religion.
Nike is a part of the ancient Greek religion.
Zeus was the King of the Gods in Greek mythology, not Egyptian. The Egyptian ruler god was arguably the Sun God, Ra.
The ancient Greeks believed that she did. Now most people do not take Greek Mythology as a religion any more, but part of our history. It's a matter of rather you believe in the ancient myths or not.
No, it doesn't. The kracken is just a part of Ancient Greek mythology.
Hellenic mythology is the collection of stories about the Gods and Heroes that were passed down orally, and later written down. It is not the same as the Hellenic religion though, read these questions for more info:Is_Greek_mythology_an_ancient_religionIs_Greek_mythology_part_of_ancient_Greek_religionWhy_is_Ancient_Greek_religion_considered_mythologyIs ancient Greek religion deadWhat_Religions_Relate_to_Greek_Mythology
Yes, archaeology plays a key role in understanding ancient Greek origins. Through excavations and analysis of material remains like artifacts, architecture, and human remains, archaeologists have helped piece together the history, culture, and society of ancient Greece. Their findings contribute to our knowledge of the ancient Greek world and how it has influenced contemporary societies.
You will find the WikiAnswers category 'Myths and Folklore' at the link below. Another place for mythology questions would be Ancient Religions, since Greek and Roman "mythology" was actually part of the religious beliefs of ancient Greeks and Romans. You can find Greek Mythology at 'History Politics and Society/Ancient History/Greek Mythology'.
As he is a part of ancient Greek mythology, there is no way to tell the time at which he was born.
Ares was a part of the Ancient Greek religion.
Greek mythology is stories from the past