CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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To explain what they could not understand.
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They love to narrate stories.
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They were very religious people.
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They had theocratic governments.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Myths are stories created to teach people about something important and meaningful. They were often used to teach people about events that they could not always understand, such as illness and death, or earthquakes and floods.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Ancient Greeks used myths about Gods to help them understand things happening around them such as the forces of nature. There were sea gods, woodland gods, sky gods, underwater gods, half-gods and human heroes undertaking courageous or romantic adventures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Greek myths gave faces and characters to the gods of the Greek religion but they also gave people helpful practical advice on the best way to lead a happy life.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Ancient Greeks were a wise bunch, and there are many lessons to be learnt about the idiosyncrasies of life from myths and stories passed down over millennia. These myths were used to explain life as it once was: the Gods, what happens when you die and how to live ‘the good life’.
Detailed explanation-5: -Knowledge of Greek mythology has long-influenced society in subtle ways. It has shaped culture and tradition, directed political systems and encouraged problem-solving. It would be fair to say that the whole basic concept of modern thinking can be traced back to Greek stories and the valuable lessons they taught.