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Greek Mythology and the Modern World Thanks to Stacy Baker

Greek Mythology and the Modern World Thanks to Stacy Baker

Mythology in Business Hundreds of companies take their name, logo, or slogans from mythology

Mythology in Business Hundreds of companies take their name, logo, or slogans from mythology

Nike in Mythology Winged Greek goddess of victory, in battle or peaceful competition.

Nike in Mythology Winged Greek goddess of victory, in battle or peaceful competition.

Nike in business • Billion dollar company • Specializing in athletic apparel

Nike in business • Billion dollar company • Specializing in athletic apparel

Olympus in Mythology • Highest mountain in Greece • Home of the gods and

Olympus in Mythology • Highest mountain in Greece • Home of the gods and goddesses • Formed after the Titans were defeated

Olympus in business World-leading camera company since 1919

Olympus in business World-leading camera company since 1919

Amazon in Mythology A race of powerful female warriors trained in archery and combat.

Amazon in Mythology A race of powerful female warriors trained in archery and combat.

Amazon in Business • One of the country’s largest booksellers • One of the

Amazon in Business • One of the country’s largest booksellers • One of the most powerful online retail companies.

Ajax in Mythology • Mythological warrior famous for his strength and power • the

Ajax in Mythology • Mythological warrior famous for his strength and power • the only character in the epic poem The Illiad who fought in the Trojan War without help from the gods.

Ajax in business https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=EFZK 5 Vk. Qes 4 Household cleaner

Ajax in business https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=EFZK 5 Vk. Qes 4 Household cleaner that uses the slogan “Stronger than Dirt!”

Medusa in Mythology • Mythological monster, with snakes for hair. • Anyone who looked

Medusa in Mythology • Mythological monster, with snakes for hair. • Anyone who looked directly at her would be turned to stone. • Killed by the hero Perseus

Medusa in Business • Medusa Corporation • One of the oldest cement companies in

Medusa in Business • Medusa Corporation • One of the oldest cement companies in the United States

Midas in Mythology Mythological King who had the power to turn everything he touched

Midas in Mythology Mythological King who had the power to turn everything he touched to gold.

Midas in Business • A car repair company specializing in brake and muffler repair.

Midas in Business • A car repair company specializing in brake and muffler repair. • Their famous slogan: “Trust the Midas touch” https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i. BO 8 bo. Jfn. AI

Odyssey in Mythology • Epic Greek poem “The Odyssey” • Story of Odysseus, King

Odyssey in Mythology • Epic Greek poem “The Odyssey” • Story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca • Journey home after the fall of Troy

Odyssey in business • Motor vehicle manufactured by Honda

Odyssey in business • Motor vehicle manufactured by Honda

Venus in Mythology • The Roman name for the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess

Venus in Mythology • The Roman name for the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.

Venus in Business • A division of Gillette Razor Company, • Slogan is “Reveal

Venus in Business • A division of Gillette Razor Company, • Slogan is “Reveal the goddess in you. ” https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=XEh 55_c 8 Irs

Mythology in Pop Culture • Direct reference: primarily about mythology, setting is mythological •

Mythology in Pop Culture • Direct reference: primarily about mythology, setting is mythological • Indirect reference: refers to myths or the gods, but is not primarily about mythology. Music: band names, song references Movies: direct and indirect Television: direct and indirect

Music: MUSE Muses were said to be responsible for inspiring all artists, poets, and

Music: MUSE Muses were said to be responsible for inspiring all artists, poets, and musicians.

Museum Originally “a seat or shrine for the Muses”

Museum Originally “a seat or shrine for the Muses”

https: //www. youtube. com/user/muse

https: //www. youtube. com/user/muse

Music: Styx The River Styx formed the boundary between the Earth and the underworld.

Music: Styx The River Styx formed the boundary between the Earth and the underworld.

http: //www. moondancejam. com/bands/2008/styx. html https: //www. styxworld. com/music/lyrics/grand-illusion

http: //www. moondancejam. com/bands/2008/styx. html https: //www. styxworld. com/music/lyrics/grand-illusion

http: //www. songfacts. com/detail. php? id=1367 http: //www. lyricsfreak. com/c/cream/tales+of+brave+ulysses_20034173. html

http: //www. songfacts. com/detail. php? id=1367 http: //www. lyricsfreak. com/c/cream/tales+of+brave+ulysses_20034173. html

TV: Indirect reference The Simpsons make indirect references to mythology: the show is not

TV: Indirect reference The Simpsons make indirect references to mythology: the show is not ordinarily about mythology http: //www. imdb. com/title/tt 0763038/ After fighting in the Trojan war, Homer crosses the River Styx, and the rock band “Styx” plays in the background.

TV: Direct reference • Xena, Warrior Princess is a direct reference to mythology, the

TV: Direct reference • Xena, Warrior Princess is a direct reference to mythology, the character interacts with gods, and goddess, and the show has a basis in mythology

Movies: Indirect Reference • In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s father is King Triton •

Movies: Indirect Reference • In The Little Mermaid, Ariel’s father is King Triton • He is King of the Sea, modeled after Poseidon.

Harry Potter: Indirect Reference • In Harry Potter, the story is based around a

Harry Potter: Indirect Reference • In Harry Potter, the story is based around a supporting system of mythological characters • Cerberus: The 3 -headed dog that guards the gates of Hades. • Minerva Mc. Gonagall: Minerva is the Roman name for the goddess of wisdom, Athena. • Firenze the Centaur: Centaurs were wise creatures that were half horse, half man.

Movies: Direct reference In Clash of the Titans, Perseus, the son of Zeus is

Movies: Direct reference In Clash of the Titans, Perseus, the son of Zeus is a hero who attempts to stop the underworld from spreading to Earth.

Mythology in astronomy • • Hermes/Mercury Aphrodite/Venus Ares/Mars Titan Kronus Zeus/Jupiter Titan Uranus Poseidon/Neptune

Mythology in astronomy • • Hermes/Mercury Aphrodite/Venus Ares/Mars Titan Kronus Zeus/Jupiter Titan Uranus Poseidon/Neptune Hades/Pluto Winged messenger goddess of love god of war Saturn king of the gods, largest Uranus god of the seas god of underworld

Mythology in Names • April • Diana/Diane • Cassandra • Hector • Helen/Ellen •

Mythology in Names • April • Diana/Diane • Cassandra • Hector • Helen/Ellen • abbrev. Aphrodite • Roman name for Artemis, goddess of the hunt and moon • Trojan princess given the gift of prophecy • Trojan prince killed in the Trojan war • Daughter of Zeus, her beauty caused the Trojan war

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