Introduction to Mythology

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Introduction to Mythology Honors English 9 Forsyth/Bernstein

Myth/ology Mythos- which in Classical Greek means roughly “the oral speech” the science or study of Mythology is the study of stories originally passed by oral recitation.

What is a myth? A traditional story created by ancient man (with unknown authorship) that explains natural phenomenon, cultural customs and institutions, history, and religious rites. All nations have their own myths. Egyptians: Baal Greeks & Romans: Jupiter Scandinavians: Odin Danish: Beowulf English – King Arthur America -

What is a myth? Made up of Gods & goddesses (deities), monsters, heroes, creation stories, the natural world Passed from generation to generation by word of mouth until they were written down which preserved them in form. Purposes: To explain science (they were way off) And to entertain by telling stories

Why study mythology? Music Art History the word “music” comes form the Greek word “muse”. A lot of myths tell the story of the invention of musical instruments. the first opera ever was written about the theme of Greek’s Orpheus and Eurydice famous composers wrote about themes found in myths Art famous painters & sculptors like Michelangelo and Botticelli depicted gods and goddess and mythological stories History myths contain important links to the past many of our terms come from the past janitor – Janus (Roman God) June – Juno Labyrinth

Why study mythology? Greek & Roman Writers The Creation Myths as we have them are a creation of great poets It offers the first written record of Greece The Creation Creation stories explain the existence of the gods, goddess, and mankind Anthropomorphic – characterized by shapes or characteristics of a god, animal, or inanimate thing Polytheism – belief in worship of many gods Monotheism – belief in worship of one god