HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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as literal truth meant to explain the world around them
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as symbolic moral teachings but not as literal truth
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as a substitute for history and philosophy
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as entertainment not meant to be taken literally
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Ancient Greeks believed that in the beginning, the world was in a state of nothingness which they called Chaos. Suddenly, from light, came Gaia (Mother Earth) and from her came Uranus (the sky) along with other old gods (called primordials) like Pontus (the primordial god of the oceans).
Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Greeks believed gods and goddesses controlled nature and guided their lives. They built monuments, buildings, and statues to honor them. Stories of the gods and goddesses and their adventures were told in myths.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ancient Greeks believed in gods who were involved in all aspects of human life-work, theater, justice, politics, marriage, battle. There was no separation of church and state. The gods of this ancient Greek pantheon were very human.
Detailed explanation-4: -Greek mythology has been used in nearly every form of popular culture. Many Greek myths have been adapted into modern novels, movies, TV shows and video games. The word “theatre” is derived from the Greek word “theatron”, meaning the seating section of outdoor arenas where people watched plays.