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Mythology Traditional tales of a particular people, originally told orally (spoken) but later passed on in written form Extends from early Greek and Roman times up to today Myths can range from the tale of an egg cracking open to form the earth to the traditional wedding belief of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Mythology Mythical places range from Mt. Fuji in Japanese mythology to MOUNT OLYMPUS in Greek mythology to the Fountain of Youth in more recent times. Why do myths exist? Possibly to answer awkward questions! – Who made the world? Where does the sun go at the end of the day? Why does it rain? Why do myths exist? Created to meet the religious needs of a people To justify an existing social system To account for a particular custom of a people Types and classes of myths Creation stories Myths of the fall Love Affairs Hero Stories Harry Potter Finding Nemo Star Wars Percy Jackson Types of Mythology Myths Early humanity’s seeking for explanations of the phenomena of nature: The sun is a chariot A volcano can show a god’s anger Scientific Investigation Types of Mythology Myths can be used to explain customs or rituals Before you hunt, dance; before you feast, dance or pray Legends True stories that are exaggerated The TROJAN WAR is a real event, but the stories dealing with the war cannot be verified • Usually about heroes who may or may not have accomplished great deeds – Odysseus from The Odyssey: he may have been a real person but did he have contact with the gods and goddesses? Folk tales and Fairytales Generally pure FICTION used to amuse, entertain or teach Uses the supernatural (witches or fairies) and deals with the common people (peasants or farmers) What can WE learn from myths? We can learn how different societies or cultures have answered basic questions about the world and our place in it. Differences in Myths Myths will differ based on climate, custom or social system The Greeks lived in a warm climate therefore they saw humans as created from the mud of a river bank Farther North, the first humans were said to have come from frozen stones, licked by a divine cow until the person was released from the ice Greek Mythology Map of Greece Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, and the nature of the world Began 2000 B.C. Characteristics Gods resembled humans Gods showed human emotions Greeks believed all gods controlled nature Stormy? – blame Zeus Rough waters? – blame Poseidon Part of every day life Everything had an explanation Epic Hero A character who is brave and noble The protagonist Has 7 traits Noble birth Superhuman capabilities Traveler Warrior Well known Shows humility Battles supernatural foes
