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Greek Mythology and the Modern World Thanks to Stacy Baker

Mythology in Business Hundreds of companies take their name, logo, or slogans from mythology

Nike in Mythology Winged Greek goddess of victory, in battle or peaceful competition.

Nike in business Billion dollar company Specializing in athletic apparel

Olympus in Mythology Highest mountain in Greece Home of the gods and goddesses Formed after the Titans were defeated

Olympus in business World-leading camera company since 1919

Amazon in Mythology A race of powerful female warriors trained in archery and combat.

Amazon in Business One of the country’s largest booksellers One of the most powerful online retail companies.

Ajax in Mythology Mythological warrior famous for his strength and power the only character in the epic poem The Illiad who fought in the Trojan War without help from the gods.

Ajax in business Household cleaner that uses the slogan “Stronger than Dirt!”

Medusa in Mythology Mythological monster, with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked directly at her would be turned to stone. Killed by the hero Perseus

Medusa in Business Medusa Corporation One of the oldest cement companies in the United States

Midas in Mythology Mythological King who had the power to turn everything he touched to gold.

Midas in Business A car repair company specializing in brake and muffler repair. Their famous slogan: “Trust the Midas touch”

Odyssey in Mythology Epic Greek poem “The Odyssey” Story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca Journey home after the fall of Troy

Odyssey in business Motor vehicle manufactured by Honda

Venus in Mythology The Roman name for the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

Venus in Business A division of Gillette Razor Company, Slogan is “Reveal the goddess in you.”

Mythology in Pop Culture Direct reference : primarily about mythology, setting is mythological Indirect reference : refers to myths or the gods, but is not primarily about mythology. Music: band names, song references Movies: direct and indirect Television: direct and indirect

Music: MUSE Muses were said to be responsible for inspiring all artists, poets, and musicians.

Museum Originally “a seat or shrine for the Muses”

Music: Styx The River Styx formed the boundary between the Earth and the underworld.

TV: Indirect reference The Simpsons make indirect references to mythology: the show is not ordinarily about mythology After fighting in the Trojan war, Homer crosses the River Styx, and the rock band “Styx” plays in the background.

TV: Direct reference Xena, Warrior Princess is a direct reference to mythology, the character interacts with gods, and goddess, and the show has a basis in mythology

Movies: Indirect Reference In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s father is King Triton He is King of the Sea, modeled after Poseidon.

Harry Potter: Indirect Reference In Harry Potter, the story is based around a supporting system of mythological characters Cerberus : The 3-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. Minerva McGonagall : Minerva is the Roman name for the goddess of wisdom, Athena. Firenze the Centaur : Centaurs were wise creatures that were half horse, half man.

Movies: Direct reference In Clash of the Titans, Perseus, the son of Zeus is a hero who attempts to stop the underworld from spreading to Earth.

Mythology in astronomy Hermes/Mercury Aphrodite/Venus Ares/Mars Titan Kronus Zeus/Jupiter Titan Uranus Poseidon/Neptune Hades/Pluto Winged messenger god goddess of love god of war Saturn king of the gods, largest Uranus god of the seas god of underworld

Mythology in Names April Diana/Diane Cassandra Hector Helen/Ellen abbrev. Aphrodite Roman name for Artemis, goddess of the hunt and moon Trojan princess given the gift of prophecy Trojan prince killed in the Trojan war Daughter of Zeus, her beauty caused the Trojan war