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ReneMyths are stories that are usually about gods or other near godlike creatures or people. They may often explain natural phenomenons like why we have seasons or where lightening and thunder come from. They may be about the actions of various gods. Or about heroes and half human half god people who were thought to have actually existed and did actual acts. Myths can explain or describe real events in, what to us anyway, are unreal ways..
Legends is usually used for stories about heroes and other people of the past who the Greeks felt might not have existed or about things real people might not have really done. Legends could be about fantastic animals or far away lands that the Greeks necessarily believe were true. There were legends about things the gods did that were just funny stories.
Myths are usually about more serious things that can affect people in daily life, morals, nature, politics etc. things about how the world works and why. Legends may be about serious things and may even have a "moral" but they are stories of long ago and far away usually. Adventure stories and wonder stories. The difference is not concrete myth and legend overlap and the two words are usually used together.
Later poets and playwrights used the myths and legends as themes for plays, poems and songs. Homer's epic poem The Iliad, explained the Trojan War in mythological terms with gods and goddesses taking part on both sides. Before the ruins of Troy were found, moderns thought the war itself was a legend. The Greeks knew better.
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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 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.
What was the design objective of the art and architecture of ancient Greece?
To decorate buildings with highly colourful images of gods, heroes and heroic events.
