The Greek mythology seminar was amazing! I loved
learning about different gods and goddesses as well as interesting myths and
legends. It was also interesting to learn that even modern culture is
influenced by Greek mythology. If you look closely at everyday things you can
find Greek influence for example, the brand Nike. Nike, in Greek mythology, is
the goddess of victory. Mrs. White had us choose and research a god, goddess,
or myth that stood out to us and present it. For me, this was the high point of
the seminar.
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can’t talk about one god or myth without talking about them all and because
myths are told and passed down from generation to generation orally, there
could be thousands of versions of the same myth. The god I chose to present on Saturday
was Hades, my favorite Greek god. Hades is my favorite god because he has done
so much for the Olympians but he is constantly referenced with darkness, malevolence,
hatred, and evil. Hades is actually more passive then depicted. He is the
infamous ruler of Tartarus and of the souls who enter his realm. He strictly
forbids the dead from leaving and the living from entering and those who tried
to cheat death would experience his full and terrifying wrath. Hades created a
3-headed dog known as Cerberus to guard the river between his realm and the
realm of the living from souls trying to escape the underworld and mortals who
tried to enter. Hades is famously known for creating the Kraken to help the
Olympians win the war against the Titans and his father Cronus.
Photo credit: Wikipedia
As
much as I love mythology, I could type pages upon pages about my favorite gods,
goddesses, and myths. I am excited to continue my research on Greek mythology
and Greek myths. It’s become very addicting for me because the legends are so
engaging and enthralling. I can’t wait to increase my knowledge of Greek
mythology and find more examples of Greek influence in our everyday lives.
-DeRael Edwards
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