MythologyMythology

What is MythologyWhat is Mythology– What is “ology” = Study OfWhat is “ology” = Study Of– What is a myth = Story about supernatural What is a myth = Story about supernatural

beings. beings. Used to describe “your world” Used to describe “your world” Every “culture” has it’s own Mythology!Every “culture” has it’s own Mythology!

– The way that cultures “teach” what is The way that cultures “teach” what is appropriate or desired behaviors.appropriate or desired behaviors.

– Explain a culture’s surroundings/world.Explain a culture’s surroundings/world.

Myths handed down orallyMyths handed down orally

What is the “problem” w/ the oral What is the “problem” w/ the oral interpretation of myths?interpretation of myths?

Myths Explain:Myths Explain:– 1. Nature1. Nature– 2. Man’s origin2. Man’s origin– 3. Gods/Religion3. Gods/Religion

Mythology vs ReligionMythology vs Religion

Greek/Roman Mythology was what Greek/Roman Mythology was what Organized religion is todayOrganized religion is today

Greeks/Romans believed that their “gods” Greeks/Romans believed that their “gods” were actual god, like today, organized were actual god, like today, organized religions believe in “their god”religions believe in “their god”

Polytheism vs Monotheism.Polytheism vs Monotheism.

Why is Mythology Important?Why is Mythology Important?

Allusions in LiteratureAllusions in Literature– 1. Bible1. Bible– 2. Greek & Roman Mythology2. Greek & Roman Mythology

Oedipus Example:Oedipus Example:– Teach Morals and Ethics. What is considered Teach Morals and Ethics. What is considered

“OK” in a society.“OK” in a society.

Roman vs GreekRoman vs Greek

Greek 1Greek 1stst Romans Next – Conquered Greece. “Stole” Romans Next – Conquered Greece. “Stole”

their godstheir gods

How the world was Created?How the world was Created?

Cosmology = Study of the universe.Cosmology = Study of the universe.

Things to discussThings to discuss– + = Plus Sign+ = Plus Sign– PersonificationPersonification

I wandered lonely as a cloud.I wandered lonely as a cloud. Cloud is a cloud, and “alive” or the personified thing. Cloud is a cloud, and “alive” or the personified thing.

– ImmortalityImmortality– Overthowing DadOverthowing Dad– Idea of TartarusIdea of Tartarus

Greek CosmologyGreek Cosmology

ChaosChaos Gea + UranusGea + Uranus

Gea – Geography, Geology, Geometry – Gea – Geography, Geology, Geometry – Character is Mother Earth. Also represents the Character is Mother Earth. Also represents the earth itself.earth itself.

Uranus – Sky God. Also represents the sky. Uranus – Sky God. Also represents the sky. Personification: These were “gods” too. Human Personification: These were “gods” too. Human

Form. Form.

CosmologyCosmology

ChaosChaos Gea + Uranus – First GenerationGea + Uranus – First Generation

Titans - 100 Handed OnesTitans - 100 Handed Ones - Cyclopes - Cyclopes Prometheus Uranus imprisions the 100’s and CyclopesPrometheus Uranus imprisions the 100’s and Cyclopes Epimetheus in the underworld – Tartarus.Epimetheus in the underworld – Tartarus. RheaRhea ChronusChronus Castration of Uranus: Gea gets Chronus to overthrow his Castration of Uranus: Gea gets Chronus to overthrow his

father (recurring theme in Greek Myth). Gea leaves a father (recurring theme in Greek Myth). Gea leaves a Sickle next to their bed. Chronus castrates Uranus. From Sickle next to their bed. Chronus castrates Uranus. From his blood we get the Giants & Furies. his blood we get the Giants & Furies.

Second GenerationSecond Generation

ChaosChaos Gea + UranusGea + Uranus

Chronus + RheaChronus + Rhea

Chronus is famous for his sickle or scythe. Chronus is famous for his sickle or scythe.

Chrono = Time. He becomes father time. Chrono = Time. He becomes father time.

Third Generation - OlympiansThird Generation - Olympians

ChaosChaos Gea + UranusGea + Uranus

Chronus + RheaChronus + Rhea Hera, Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Poseidon,

And Finally/Lastly – Zeus.And Finally/Lastly – Zeus. Rhea has 5 of 6 original olympians. Rhea has 5 of 6 original olympians.

Chronus EATS his children.Chronus EATS his children. Rhea then has Zeus.Rhea then has Zeus.

Baby ZeusBaby Zeus

Rhea gives Chronus a Rock in place of Rhea gives Chronus a Rock in place of ZeusZeus

Zeus is raised on an island in MeditZeus is raised on an island in Medit Zeus then overthrows his father. Zeus then overthrows his father. Rhea/Zeus give Chronus a potion to get him Rhea/Zeus give Chronus a potion to get him

to vomit up Zeus’s siblings. to vomit up Zeus’s siblings.

TitanomachyTitanomachy

War of the TitansWar of the Titans Zeus’s Side: His 5 brothers & Sisters.Zeus’s Side: His 5 brothers & Sisters. Chronus Side: TitansChronus Side: Titans

Zeus Wins the TitanomachyZeus Wins the Titanomachy

Prometheus (can see the future) was a titan Prometheus (can see the future) was a titan that foresaw that Zeus would win (and how).that foresaw that Zeus would win (and how).

Pro goes to Zeus and tells him how to win. Pro goes to Zeus and tells him how to win. Free the 100’s and Cyclopses from Tartar.Free the 100’s and Cyclopses from Tartar.

100’s and Cyclops fought for Zeus. Cyclops 100’s and Cyclops fought for Zeus. Cyclops made Thunderbolts for Zeus. made Thunderbolts for Zeus.

Chronus becomes father time. Chronus becomes father time.