1. Historical Investigation PRESENTATION
By Mitchell Cruz

2. Discuss the impact (or legacy left by) that Roman and Greek mythology/religion has had on modern society
architecture
Olympics
Moral values
entertainment
art
expressions
Days, months
& planets
Math's &
science
military

3. MORAL VALUES
ART
LANGUAGE
MATHS & SCIENCE

4. MORAL VALUES power? order & authority? who did they follow?
how were they influenced?
IMPACT
Role of women
Religious society
respect
guidelines
Morals & good deeds
role of women today

5. ART Purpose of Art? How was it seen? Other significance of art IMPACT
personal feelings
entertainment
representation of who we are, and where we’re from

6. LANGUAGE IMPACT lyrics expressions literature Epic poetry Lyric poetry
Genres: comedy, tragedy
IMPACT
lyrics
expressions
literature

7. Expressions
A "Herculean task," for example, is one that requires great effort. This phrase comes from a myth about the Twelve Labors of Hercules.
The drug morphine takes its name from the Greek God of Sleep, Morpheus. "Venereal disease" is a rather unflattering reference to Venus. The goddess of love fares better in the term "aphrodisiac", referring to any substance or circumstance that arouses sexual desire.
We call computer viruses "Trojans," a rather unfair comparison with the Trojans, as we're actually referring to the Greek-built Trojan horse, used by the Greeks to infiltrate Troy and end the Trojan War.
an Achilles heel (a single fatal vulnerability)
having the Midas touch (everything turns to gold)
lying in the arms of Morpheus (sleeping)
opening Pandora's Box (unlocking a world of trouble)
rich as Croesus (Croesus was known for his wealth)
the face that launched a thousand ships (a woman worth going to war for).
Ajax - Greek warrior in the Trojan War, who "cleaned up" in battle; popular household cleanser.
Nike - Winged goddess of Victory, who can run and fly at great speeds; a famous company that sells sports wear

8. MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE IMPACT Pythagoras creation of Science
Greek Mathematics
Greek Philosophy
Roman gods
Monarchies
Democracies
republics
IMPACT
Pythagoras
creation of Science
Months, planets
“Greeks were the thinkers
Romans were the do’ers”

9. REFERENCES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games