2.  Mythology is a collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.  A myth is a traditional story, usually concerning some superhuman being or unlikely event, that are widely believed to be true.  Myths were attempts to explain natural phenomena, such as solar and lunar eclipses, the seasons, or weather.

3.  Each major culture around the world has had some sort of mythology:  Norse (Thor, Odin)  Arthurian Legend  Egyptian (Ra, Osiris, Seth)  African (Anansi)  Indian (Shiva, Krishna)  Every Native American Culture  And many more examples Indian/Hindu God Shiva

4.  Creation Myths  End of the World Myths  The Hero’s Journey  Deities  Heroes  Explain the Unexplained  Teach a Moral/Lesson  Religious Stories Greek Hero Hercules

5.  Ancient and modern mythologies still shape our world.  Different myths and characters are often alluded to today in books, movies, music, etc.  Many of our English words also come from these myths. The Spirit (2008) Plot includes both the Golden Fleece and the Blood of Hercules.

6.  Greco-roman mythology is the best known in Western Culture (Europe and United States).  Its prominence is due to the historical influences the Greeks and Roman Empire have had on the development of Europe.  It has influenced our art, language, and even companies. Zeus

8.  Hercules  Jason and the Argonauts  The Amazons  Odysseus  Helen of Troy  Achilles  Medusa  Hydra  Perseus  Cyclopes Medusa

9.  There are many gods and goddess in Greek Mythology.  The major gods are known as the Olympians:  Zeus  Hera  Poseidon  Demeter  Dionysus  Apollo  Artemis  Hermes  Athena  Ares  Aphrodite  Hephaestus  Plus Hades

10.  Mythology still exists in modern culture.  Most modern mythology is not considered to be true, but it still fulfills needs of our culture.  Modern mythology also comes in new formats:  Movie  Video Games  TV  Comic Books