1. Homework Responses:
A. What is the purpose of Greek and Roman mythology?
The purpose of Greek and Roman mythology was to explain the natural things around them when they didn’t understand why something happened or how it came to be in existence.
B. What is the first written record of Greece called, and who was the author?
The first written record of Greece was called The Iliad by Homer.
C. What do the myths show us about the early Greeks?
From the myths we learned that the Greeks turned a world of fear into a world full beauty.
D. Why did the portrayal of Zeus change over the years?
The portrayal of Zeus changes over the years, because the Greek become to realize what life demanded of them and what type of God they wanted to worship.
E. What is the Theogony, and why is it important?
The Theogony is an account of the creation of the universe and the
generations of the Gods. The Theogony
is important because Hesiod, the supposed writer of the Theogony, was the first man to question how everything happened.
2. Choose one of the ancient Greek or Roman sources. Describe this source. How has this source been important throughout history? How is this source still important today? Why?
One ancient Greek source is the Iliad by Homer, this source was the first record of Greek literature and is in poem format. Throughout history the Iliad has taught us what Greek mankind was like in the past, and most importantly, we learned who are descendants intellectually, artistically, and politically they were.The Iliad is still important today after the discovery of the city of Tory, which makes us question if the poems of Homer are actually historical events or fables.
3. Share and discuss everyone’s research. What do these sources have in common? What do they, as a whole, say about Greek and Roman mythology?
4. What myths exist in our own culture? What ancient sources exist to support these myths? What sources today might someday be considered important sources that support our myths? Explain.
Some myths that exist in our own culture are myths about our founding fathers, historical figures, and religious events, also we have myths about creatures. Native American sources can support some of our myths such as the ones about creatures. But most of our myths are supported by folk songs, riddles, and the bible. Today people might considered technology such as computer a source for our myths, because with technology information can be exchanged worldwide and can never be erased.