How the World and Mankind Were Created Page_ to page _
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Zeus (Jupiter)
*Supreme Ruler and Lord of the Sky
*Egotistical
*Head-strong
*Exudes empowerment
*Father to Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hermes, Persephone, etc.
*Son to Cronus and Rhea
*Overall leader Conflicts
Man vs Man
Zeus vs Cronus Purpose of Myth
This myth portrays the fact that you can’t change what is destined to happen and in addition, it also gives a respectable space for mankind to step in and essentially be created. Themes in the Myth
The connection of early literature to early science since some of the Greek tales are created to have some reasonable explanation for an event. The influence that destiny has also shapes the …show more content…
The myth also shines light on the consequences given due to silly mistakes. Themes in the Myth
In this myth there is a destruction of innocence and the earth’s natural beauty due to the removal of Persephone for four months which causes Demeter to act rashly. Demeter also exemplifies kindness when offering immortality to Metaneira son. This Kindness was rarely seen in mythology towards mortals since they never demonstrated anything that would show they deserved to be immortal such like the Gods.
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The Two Great Gods of Earth Page_ to page _
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Dionysus (Bacchus)
*God of …show more content…
*Known as the suffering god. Conflicts
Man vs Man
Dionysus vs Penthus
Man vs Self
Dionysus vs Self Purpose of Myth
The purpose of this myth was to show that the word of a deity was very sacred and most be followed, if not there will be severe consequences such like Penthus, who refused to follow Dionysus word. The myth is important because it shows the power of a God/Goddess and that no-one is able to escape their wrath. Themes in the Myth
The authority of powerful mortals and/or immortals. These Greek Gods believed that their word was final and nothing should be said against it, if not vengeance will ensue. Resurrection is also featured in this story when Dionysus brings back his mother from the underworld. Resurrection is an act commonly found in mythology since many of the gods had the ability to go to the underworld and retrieve people.
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The Earliest Heroes Page_ to page _
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Prometheus
*Son of Titan, Iapetus and brother to Atlas (Epimetheus)
*A companion to Io, daughter of Inachus, which will later breed Hercules who frees