NounSingular mythology Plural countable and uncountable; plural mythologies mythology (countable and uncountable; plural mythologies)
Derived termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. The term "mythology" sometimes refers to the study of myths and sometimes refers to a body of myths. For example, comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures, whereas Greek mythology is the body of myths from ancient Greece. The term "myth" is often used colloquially to refer to a false story; however, the academic use of the term generally does not refer to truth or falsity. In the field of folkloristics, a myth is conventionally defined as a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other academic fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the term can refer to any traditional story. Nature of mythsTypical characteristicsThe main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural heroes. As sacred stories, myths are often endorsed by rulers and priests and closely linked to religion. In the society in which it is told, a myth is usually regarded as a true account of the remote past. In fact, many societies have two categories of traditional narrative—(1) "true stories", or myths, and (2) "false stories", or fables. Myths generally take place in a primordial age, when the world had not yet achieved its current form. They explain how the world gained its current form and how customs, institutions, and taboos were established. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the best source for learing Greek Mythology? Q. I like using pictures or youtube videos that i can keep looking at to visualise topics. Do you know of any good websites that enable me to do this for greek Mythology? Asked by Katy : ) - Sun Apr 19 11:53:38 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Here's a very good site: And here's another which is not so comprehensive but is fun and the information is accurate: Also, if you're into visuals this site is definitely more enjoyable than the first. From the first one you can branch out toward others. If you're interested in books on the subject see: Edith Hamilton - Greek Mythology Edith Hamilton - The Greek Way Hesiod - The Theogony Hesiod - Works and Days Homer - The Illiad and The Odyssey Plato - The Dialogues, in which he makes ample use of myth. Answered by jpryst - Sun Apr 19 13:04:43 2009 How does Adonis play a part in Greek Mythology? Q. I know he was a Greek god of masculinity, attractiveness, youthfulness, etc. But from what I know, Gods and Goddesses in Greek mythology are usually somehow ties in with each other. So what's Adonis' story? Asked by God - Fri Dec 26 01:50:50 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. he was adopted from middle east cultures, so when you are looking for Adonis, you could look up myth on Atis and Kibela. he is god of life and rebirth like Osiris. he is god of fertility. much of jesus cult is based on Adonis/Atis cult. he was tied to tree in some myths, and from his blood new life/vegetation was born, like christian celebration of easter in spring time. in some versions of myth his penis was cut off, like in Osiris myth. his story is too long and complex, i read whole books dedicated to this deity only. start from wiki , and see where your interests will take you. Answered by r - Fri Dec 26 04:11:12 2008 How were women perceived in Greek Mythology?
Q. Someone in Greek mythology said that women should be trusted with heroic assignments.. Like Medea helping Jason, but why can they not be trusted? Can anyone help me and please cite your response. Thanks. Asked by CLUELESS - Sat Dec 6 19:10:59 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well, according to Greek mythology, men existed first. Women were sent later as a punishment. It started when Prometheus tricked Zeus into taking the worse of two sacrifices so that the men could keep the better meat. As a punishment, Zeus took fire from the men. Prometheus, however, stole fire from Zeus and returned it to the people. As a punishment, Zeus sent down the first woman. You see, the Greeks believed women were a "beautiful evil." They were beautiful and precious, but they could bend men to their will and cause them to fight, and men couldn't live without them. In this light, it might be easier to see how women would have trouble being trusted. The first woman, by the way, was Pandora, and Zeus gave her a box full of evil which… [cont.] Answered by Random Guy - Mon Dec 8 02:11:45 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "mythology"
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