Thesis
Greek mythology is made up of profound body of teachings and myths that belong to the ancient Greeks. It incorporates their gods and heroes through prominent features such as artifacts and narratives.
Introduction
Greek mythology refers to the myths and teaching that define the ancient Greeks in relation to their gods, heroes, cults as well as ritual practices. They define the significance of religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and civilization that has taken place overtime (Griffin, 1999). The mythologies is explicitly depicted through collection of various narratives and representational arts such paintings (Walsh, 2000). These myths try to explain the origin of the world, the lives and adventures of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines among other creatures.
Literature Review
This section involves an analysis of the texts and interpretation of various stories relating to the myths that covers the scope of Greek mythology. It also incorporates an illustration of ancient art. Notably, most of Greek mythologies are found in classes of divinity found on the pantheon. On the same, bestiary incorporates a list of fabulous creatures, monsters as well as tribes of Greek mythologies (Bushnell, 2005). Therefore, this section will involve a comprehensive analysis of the works that has been done by other authors regarding Greek mythologies.
The major source of data for Greek mythology is the secondary sources of data which includes written narratives, articles, books and journals. Mytho-graphical handbooks contain additional information from tales of poets who gives a conclusive summary of the Greek traditions coupled with the heroic legends (Cartledge, 2002). Internet also provide vital source of information regarding Greek mythology. In addition, archaeological sources also explain various existing queries regarding Greek mythologies concerning their myth and practices.
Data Analysis
Both qualitative and quantitative methods of analyzing data can be used in this case
Conclusion
Greek mythology is a diverse subject that provides an extensive analysis of ancient Greeks regarding gods, heroes, nature of the world as well as the importance of cult and ritual practices. As analyzed above, Civilization has greatly affected ancient Greeks beliefs and practices where the Modern Greek religion is now known as Hellenismos. This is because people around the world have tried to bring a better understanding of myth-making itself.
References
Cartledge, Paul A. (2002). "Inventing the Past: History v. Myth". The Greeks. Oxford University Press
Bushnell, Rebecca W. (2005). "Helicocentric Stoicism in the Saturnalia: The Egyptian Apollo". Medieval A Companion to Tragedy. Blackwell Publishing
Dowden, Ken (2003). "Myth and Mythology". The Uses of Greek Mythology. Routledge (UK)
Griffin, J. (1999). "Greek Myth and Hesiod". The Oxford Illustrated History of Greece and the Hellenistic World edited by John Boardman, Jasper Griffin and Oswyn Murray. Oxford University Press
Walsh, G. (2000). "Liberating Appearance in Mythic Content". The Nature of the Gods. Oxford University Press
