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Introduction to Classical Mythology Questions and Answers Primitive mythology vs. classical mythology Primitive mythology: gods were inhuman, more violent, and cruel Classical mythology: gods were human-like Egyptian and Mesopotamian gods vs. Greek gods Egyptian and Mesopotamian gods: go...

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Introduction to Classical Mythology
Questions and Answers
Primitive mythology vs. classical mythology - answer Primitive mythology: gods were
inhuman, more violent, and cruel
Classical mythology: gods were human-like

Egyptian and Mesopotamian gods vs. Greek gods - answer Egyptian and
Mesopotamian gods: gods were more fearful and people lived in fear of them
Greek gods: gods were more humane, relatable, and companionable

What do myths show us about the early Greeks? - answer How they believed the
world worked and what they found entertaining.

Why did early Greeks tell these stories? - answer As entertainment (telling stories,
literature) and early science (explaining nature)

What is the "miracle of Greek mythology? - answer The miracle of Greek mythology
is the transition of religion from a fear do the omnipotent unknown to believing the
unknown is less powerful and intimidating.

What are the "dark spots" in Greek mythology? - answer The gods often acted
indecently, were flawed and frightening sometimes like monsters.

How does Edith Hamilton define or explain mythology? - answer As stories that
express ideas and imagination. They contain literature, science, and religion. Man trying
to explain his surroundings and human nature.

How does the author explain different views of the same god? - answer People
showed love and trust towards Zeus, but they also thought of him as powerful and
fearsome.

What is important about the way the Greeks saw their gods? - answer They were in
human form, had flaws, imperfect, were not to be afraid of and seen as beautiful. Unlike
other religions where the god(s) is (are) perfect and feared.

What is important about the location or setting of Greek myths? - answer They were
in real places that people could visit. Took place in the real world and made the myths
more believable.

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