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What makes Prometheus's story a myth?

Because it wasn't true, but I'm guessing that's not what you meant to ask.Answer 2: The ancient Greek religion and the stories of their gods and heroes are called The Greek Myths.


What is the body of stories about gods and heroes in Greece?

The Homeric poems.


What does Greek mythology have?

Greek mythology were stories of Ancient Greek gods and goddesses, but there were many stories about the heroes of the gods or goddesses that were half mortals, half immortals, like Hercules, for example. Also, Greek mythology stories explain of how things were made, living things and non-living things.


What were traditional stories about gods and heroes called?

Traditional stories about gods and heroes are commonly referred to as myths. These myths often serve to explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, or human behavior, and they are integral to the belief systems of various societies. In addition to myths, such narratives can also be categorized as legends or folklore, depending on their context and cultural significance.


What are the key events and timelines in Greek mythology?

Greek mythology is a collection of stories about gods, goddesses, and heroes from ancient Greece. Some key events include the creation of the world by the Titans, the rise of the Olympian gods led by Zeus, and the Trojan War. Other important stories involve heroes like Hercules and Perseus, as well as myths about love, betrayal, and tragedy. These myths were passed down through generations and have influenced art, literature, and culture for centuries.

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Why is Jason and the argonauts a myth?

The ancient stories of gods and heroes are called myths.


Is Jason and the argonauts myth and why?

The ancient stories of gods and heroes are called myths.


What are most myths based on?

They are usually based on ancient stories about either gods, heroes or forefathers.


Why does society have theatre?

Theater originated in the religion of the ancient societies. They enacted stories about their gods and myths. Gradually, the stories they acted out became a way to celebrate those gods and heroes.


What are some of the topics that appear in ancient Greece literature such as the Iliad Odyssey?

Stories of 'heroes', plunder, mayhem, slaughter, gods and adventure.


What are some of the topics that appear in Ancient Greece literature such as the Iliad and the Odyssey?

Stories of 'heroes', plunder, mayhem, slaughter, gods and adventure.


What makes Prometheus's story a myth?

Because it wasn't true, but I'm guessing that's not what you meant to ask.Answer 2: The ancient Greek religion and the stories of their gods and heroes are called The Greek Myths.


What is ancient mythology?

The stories about gods in ancient religions.


What is the body of stories about gods and heroes in Greece?

The Homeric poems.


Why are there myths about Achilles?

The myths are stories about heroes, gods, demi-gods... Achilles was one of them. So ...


What does greek have?

Greek mythology were stories of Ancient Greek gods and goddesses, but there were many stories about the heroes of the gods or goddesses that were half mortals, half immortals, like Hercules, for example. Also, Greek mythology stories explain of how things were made, living things and non-living things.


Who did early rome borrow ideas from like epic heroes and stories?

No, they borrowed from the Greeks and in Ancient Rome there were no "epic heros or stories " , but the Gods were considered real and to be worshipped. In modern times did they become "epic".