Hades or Zeus?

                Think fast, which would will in fight of Hades versus Zeus? Who would become the mightiest in Olympus? Greek Mythology allows people to feel as though they are a child again. The magic gives people the feeling of anything can happen. The debate over the most powerful god, reminds people of the time when they argued over who was the best superhero.  The action reminds you of the first time you watched Transformers or Spiderman as oohed and awed at the fierceness of the story. Greek mythology gives people the mentality of being optimistic in the world.

               

                Just like during the ancient Greek period, we are involved in sports for entertainment from youth to senior ages.  Just like the Olympic Games of the Greeks, the modern modern-day Olympics were based off the ancient games where different groups of people competed in sports. The participants were the city-states of Ancient Greece and their colonies. The Olympic Games were held every 4 years (like the modern-day Olympics) in honor of Zeus, the king god. There were also other games such as the Ptythian games which were held in honor of Apollo ( the sun god) and the Isthmian Games in honor of Poseidon (the sea god).

         

                The prizes for winning the Olympic Games in Greece were fame, and glory along with having statues of the winners erected and sometimes even having the winners faces put on coins. Today we still celebrate the Olympic Games, and many things are similar such as gaining prizes (in the ancient games olive leaf crowns were won and modern-day people win medals of different metals: gold, silver, bronze) and opening and closing celebrations. Today people compete against countries instead of city-states which involve more people and competitive spots.

               

           Greek Mythology is interesting to me because as modern times have aged, its influence by the ancient Greek has not changed in traditions. As Greeks once celebrated the Olympic Games nude and without the watchful gaze of woman, the games still continue as people strive to win glory and fame of over others. As our minds become childlike and ready to become pulled into the world of magic and mystery, we strive to keep the same style of the ancients. 

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Kiarra Sims-Jean