Introduction to Greek Mythology Mythology in Most Primitive
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Introduction to Greek Mythology
Mythology in Most Primitive cultures horror; magic; human sacrifice n Gods had no resemblance of reality n
The Bestial Gods in Egyptian Mythology
The Bestial Gods in Egyptian Mythology
The Bestial Gods in Egyptian Mythology
The Bestial Gods in Egyptian Mythology
The Particularity of Greek Mythology: The Greeks made their gods in their own image. n Mankind became the center of the universe. n The universe became rational. n The ancient Greeks were preoccupied with the visible; they were finding the satisfaction of their desires in what was actually in the world around them. Ex. Apollo as the fulfillment of their search for beauty. n
Olympus Human gods naturally made heaven a pleasantly familiar place. n Zeus as a capital figure of fun n Hera as stock character of comedy n Such stories made for a friendly feeling. n Laughter—perfectly natural in Olympus— made the gods companionable. n
The Deities’ Residence on Earth On earth, the deities were exceedingly & humanly attractive. n A humanized world, men freed from the paralyzing fear of an omnipotent Unknown. n The ancient Greek mythmakers disliked the irrational and had a love for facts. n Even the most non-sensical take place in a world which is essentially rational & matter-of -fact. n
The Features of Greek Mythology A familiar local habitation gave reality to all the mythical beings. n The terrifying irrational has no place in it: n No magic: Circe & Medea two exceptional figures n There are stories about stars; but we see no trace of their influence on human lives. n
The Features of Greek Mythology Ghosts never appear on earth. n The Greeks were not afraid of the dead: “the pious dead” in the Odyssey n The world of Greek mythology was not a place of terror for the human spirit. n The whole divine company were entrancingly beautiful with a human beauty. n The early Greek mythologists transformed a world full of fear into a world full of beauty. n
Some Dark Spots in this Bright Picture Gods often acted in a way no decent man or woman would. n A very limited sense of right & wrong prevailed in Homer’s heaven. n
Some Dark Spots in this Bright Picture These are features shared with other primitive cultures; however, they are so few in comparison. n Traces of a time when there were beast-gods: Satyrs & Centaurs. n Shadows of human sacrifice. n Mythical monsters to glorify heroes: Gorgons; hydras (九頭海蛇怪); chimeras (吐火獸) n
The Significance of Greek Mythology Early science: An explanation of something in nature; ex. the cause of thunder & lightning. n Pure entertainment n Early literature n A tint of religion: (but not so thick as the Hebrew Bible) n The evolution of human civilization n
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