Greek and Roman Mythology Mr. Upchurch’s Mythology 101 Lectures 7 Also known as Classical Mythology

Plato? Greek Philosopher Coined the term mythologia – – Used to define what was once considered truth, but what he considered fable

Classical Mythology The tales that have been traditionally taught as mythology Some of the most universally influential tales due to the expanse of western civilization

Greek and Roman? Greeks are considered to be the “master myth makers” Major contribution = their descriptions of deities – – Very human-like Romans borrowed from the Greeks—with only a few originals

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