Chapter 8 Section 3 Flashcards
Mythology
Stories about gods and heroes that try to explain how the world works
Homer
An Ancient Greek poet who wrote the epic poems - The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Historians believe that he was blind
His poems were central to the Ancient Greek education system
Sappho
A woman who was the most famous lyric poet in Greece
Aesop
An Ancient Greek writer who is famous for his fables
Animals are the main characters in his stories
Fables
Short stories that teach the reader lessons about life or give advice on how to live
How did the Greeks use myths to explain the world around them?
Each myth explained natural or historical events like volcanic eruptions, the seasons, and heroes
Why did the Greeks tell fables?
To teach people important lessons
In what areas have Greek myths influenced our culture?
Language - Many English words come from Greek mythology.
Many places around the world today are named after figures from Greek myths
Greek myths have inspired artists and writers
Sports teams and businesses also use names from Greek mythology
