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Greek Mythology… ………what is it? What is mythology?  Some people use the word myth to mean fake, but…  Mythology is the study of stories that were used.

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2 Greek Mythology… ………what is it?

3 What is mythology?  Some people use the word myth to mean fake, but…  Mythology is the study of stories that were used to explain the world and other human experiences.

4 Greek Mythology The people of ancient Greece shared stories called myths about the gods, goddesses, and heroes in which they believed.

5 Greek Mythology Each god or goddess was worshipped as a deity and ruled over certain areas of the Greeks’ lives.

6 Gods & Goddesses Greek myths include gods & goddesses. A god or goddess is immortal. This means that they can never die and that they live forever.

7 There are also monsters and other creatures.

8 Why Should We Study Greek Mythology? The Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written stories handed down through thousands of years. Modern plays, novels, television programs, movies and even advertisements refer to Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and their stories. Adventurous and exciting stories delight and entertain us.

9 Who were the gods and goddesses of the Pantheon on Mount Olympus?

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