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The Greeks invented their mythology to explain the ways of their gods. They also used it for having a subject of discussion and entertainment, in much the same ways celebrities are used today. For instance, the king of gods and men, Zeus, got into many affairs with other women, infuriating his wife and sister, Hera. This dynamic fuelled stories and discussions of Zeus and Hera for years.
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To answer important questions about life. Such as why there were seasons (the myth of persopne) and how the earth was created.
When the Romans and the Greeks begun to mix. It became aparent that the Romans had no mythology. So they adopted Greek mythology. The Roman Juno is the Greek Hera, for instance.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell, perhaps because many things which could not be explained in the past caused people to think of these things. Sorry if this doesn't help, I've just started learning these things in school!
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∙ 12y agoThe Greeks loved their gods and wanted to know everything about them. and they wanted to explain everything that happened. it was their physics and science. their world of creation.
The Greeks invented many myths because they didn't have the modern knowledge we now have to explain natural events, such as sunsets, sunrises, Spiders, thunder, earthquakes, storms at sea and countless others. Now do you get it? They didn't have an explanation for things, so they made up stories and gods to explain. Hope this helps! :)
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∙ 13y agoThe same as any religion:
Ignorance
Fear
Self-importance
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∙ 12y ago1. a religion for Greeks
2. good stories
3. someone who Greeks can pray to
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∙ 15y agoBecause the fscinating stories revolved around immortals who more or less had mortal qualities and were given to human impulses.
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∙ 7y agoFor entertainment.
To see how they fabricated stories to explain natural occurences in a pre-scientific age (we still do it).
To see how mythology transitioned into religion.
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∙ 13y agoIt is from a 'major' civilization.
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What is the study of ancient myths?
mythology
Who are the people who study greek mythology?
mythologists and historians
What ancient group did renaissance scholars study?
greek writings
Who was one of the Renaissance scholars and writers who devoted themselves to the study of the subjects taught in ancient Greek and Roman schools?
The scholars who devoted themselves to the study of ancient Roman texts in Latin and ancient Greek texts were the humanists. The father of humanism was Petrarch who advocated the study of Latin literature and rhetoric. He lived in the 14th century, before the beginning of the Renaissance. Originally the humanists only studied Roman texts as no one could read Greek and knowledge of Greek works had been lost. The learning of ancient Greek and ancient Greek texts followed the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Many Greek scholars went to Italy, taught Greek and the study of Greek texts. The main effect of this was the revival of ancient Greek philosophy.
What field did aristarchus study in?
Aristarchus of Samos was a ancient Greek astronomer and mathematician.
Is archaeology part of the ancient greek origin?
Yes, archaeology has an origin in ancient greece. It has to do with mythology. There were many archaeological discoveries based on Greek mythology, and any word that ends in "ology", which means "the study of" is from Greek mythology. Archaeology also came from the Greek word "arkhailogia".
What is the study of Greek myths?
Greek Mythology
What is the greek mythology in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
Greek Mythology is a study of Greek Gods and Goddesses'
What is the study of ancient myths?
mythology
What is the mythology?
Mythology is NOT a type of banana, and it's not a study, either. Mythology is the culture and beliefs of ancient people, such as the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Indians. a study a type of bannana
Why Greek mythology is interesting?
Greek mythology may be thought of as interesting for many reasons. These stories are so brilliant and there are complex relationships like in today's stories The Greeks were very creative. Who else would have come up with stories like these? The best way to sum it up is to say that everyone likes it for their own reasons and to find why you like it to study youself and compare to Greek mythology.
Who are the people who study greek mythology?
mythologists and historians
What does geology mean in Greek mythology?
No. Geology is the study of rocks.
What is the meaning of pshychology in Greek mythology?
Psychology, in Greek, literally means "the study of the soul."
What ancient greek philosopher was the focus of study for Italian humanists?
Plato was the ancient Greek philosopher who was the focus of study for Italian humanists.
Can you study Greek mythology in GCSE's?
Only in some good schools
What is the greek mythology of geology?
Geology is the study of rocks. It roots to the Greek goddess Ge/Gaea though.
