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    Greek myths can still be beneficial in our current time for various reasons. In the past they told stories to explain what was happening in the world. Often these stories included Gods or heroes fighting animals or each other and causing wars or natural disasters. Although completely unrealistic mythology has educational purposes. King Midas, Medusa, Pandora’s Box and the tale of Icarus are commonly known myths that all have morals. These morals can be used to introduce children to the rights and

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    world. Abuse is suffered in various forms such as physical, emotional, and verbal. But all abuse is very harmful, especially when it is experienced by a child. There are many stories in Greek mythology that show various types of abuse but most prevalent are the acts that target children. Three figures in Greek mythology that face child abuse are Heracles, Hephaestus, and the Minotaur. The first figure is the hero Heracles. He is one of the most known figures that faces abuse throughout his childhood

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    The word myth is derived from the greek word mythos which translate to a set of beliefs about something. Myths were created to help illustrate the values and beliefs of a society. One common usage of myths were to serve as a belief system. These myths were created to explain the proper relationship between gods and man. Some people need to believe in a power greater than themselves to help them understand things that are difficult to explain. Such as the creation of the world or what happens after

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    Have you ever seen saints of different myth and legend unite, consolidating their forces in impossible ways? Envision Thor and Hercules one next to the other crushing the strengths of Hell together! Hades and Zeus unleashing their staggering forces on any individual who remains in their direction. Then again shouldn't something be said about a God of War tackling another God of War? Guan yu versus Ares! It is presently all conceivable, right here, at this moment! Play as both Heaven and Hell

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    ENTRY I Part I – Section I I-THE GODS The Greeks believed that the Earth was here before the gods; the gods did not create the universe, instead the universe made the gods. So the heaven and earth were the first parents, after them came the titans, and following them came the gods and goddesses. The titans were known to be big and of great strength. The one titan who over-ruled the rest was Cornus, also known as Saturn. He reigned until Zeus- his son dethroned him. Zeus was amongst the twelve

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    It was a sunny day on Mount Olympus, Zeus had a meeting with the other gods. The gods were furious at each other. Demeter shouted out “the sky is giving the plants too much water and the soil is too wet for the plants to grow”. All of a sudden, the gods all started to argue at once. Virgo shouted out to Zeus that she wants to put her stars in the sky, but Zeus would not listen. Virgo disagreed and started to quarrel with Zeus, Zeus became furious and started yelling at Virgo as well Afterward, she

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    inspired by Greek mythology. Sports brands, movies and T.V shows, the most complicated technology, books and many more, are all examples of Greek Mythology. If you take modern day items that we use and compare it to Greek mythology, believe it or not there is a big connection. This essay will explain about why Greek mythology is still relevant today and why we still use it. Literature Review- Summary #1 In “The Greek Gods” from The Romans Anne Millard and Susan Peach describes that the Greeks had

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    by Greek mythology. Sports brands, movies and T.V shows, the most complicated technology, books and many more, are all examples of Greek Mythology. If you take modern day items that we use and compare it to Greek mythology, believe it or not there is a big connection. This essay will explain about why Greek mythology is still relevant today and why we still use it. Literature Review- Summary #1 In “The Greek Gods” from The Romans Anne Millard and Susan Peach describes that the Greeks had

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    Picture the Greek goddess Nike brave, muscular, and radiant. Who would have thought in a million years that one of the biggest brands in the world that sells footballs to underwear would be named after a Greek goddess? Greek Mythology has influenced our culture through company names, astronomy, and amazingly enough our government. One thing that all of these topics have in common is that over the thousands of years their meaning hasn’t changed. Greek mythology has influenced the English language

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    Ceyx and Alcyone Greek Mythology has been a basis of understanding of the simple things since ancient times for whoever believed it. It’s also been a source for lessons that storytellers pass down to generation upon generation. The wide variety of myths helped show people in that time what not to do, and what to do. One of those myths that continues to be told and have impact on mistakes is the tragic but beautiful ended myth of Ceyx and Alcyone. The story of Ceyx and Alcyone teaches the reader

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