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Mythology Mythology •The body of myths (sacred stories) of a particular culture; the study and interpretation of such myths •Examines a people’s origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes The Greeks • Made their Gods in their own image • The Gods were to be feared (powerful and dangerous when angry) • Did not believe that the gods created the universe. Instead, the universe created the gods. The Romans • Adopted the Greek Gods and gave them new names – Example: Zeus is named Jupiter Origin • There was originally only Chaos and darkness • Heaven and Earth arose (first parents) • The Titans were their children • The gods were their grandchildren The Titans • Often called the Elder Gods • Enormous size and incredible strength • There were many, but the most important was Cronus (Saturn) – Ruler of the Titans until he is overthrown by his son Zeus – Swallows his children after his wife Rhea gives birth to them. – Rhea saves Zeus, who forces Cronus to vomit up his siblings. Other Notable Titans: - - Ocean (river was supposed to encircle the Earth) Ocean’s wife Tethys Hyperion (the father of the sun, moon, and dawn) Mnemosyne (means memory) Themis (translated by Justice) - Iapetus (father of Atlas and Prometheus) - Atlas (bore the world on his shoulders) - Prometheus (savior of mankind) The Olympians: • Twelve gods and goddesses who succeeded the Titans • Lived and reigned from Mt. Olympus • Olympus is a perfect home (no rain, wind, or snow)