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Greek Mythology Introduction:

Explore the origins of Greek mythology dating back to 1,000 years B.C. Discover how the twelve Olympian gods became central figures in the revolutionary shift where man made gods in their image. Delve into the Iliad and unravel the allegory of Hercules. Learn about two ways to see Greek mythology: as a means to explain the world and as a religious narrative. Engage in the captivating stories of gods who were both captivating and capricious in their interactions with mortals, as described in Edith Hamilton's book "Mythology."

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Greek Mythology Introduction:

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  1. Greek Mythology Introduction: Origins and the twelve Olympians

  2. The Iliad • 1,000 years B.C. • Evidence of knowledgeable society

  3. Revolutionary • Man became central: gods made in our image • “The miracle of Greek mythology” • The allegory of Hercules

  4. Two Ways to See It • A way to explain the world • Religious

  5. “They were a beautiful, radiant company, to be sure, and their adventures made excellent stories; but when they were not positively harmful, they were capricious and undependable and in general mortals got on best without them.” - Edith Hamilton, Mythology

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