Greek Mythology
What Makes a Myth?
Before science had advanced far enough to explain seemingly magical things like the seasons, weather, etc., the ancient Greeks explained these through myth. Myths are short fictional stories that teach lessons about ethics, the origin of the universe, and natural phenomena.
The Titans
The Titans were the children of the primordial deities Uranus (heaven) and Gaea (earth). The Titans included Oceanus, Tethys, Hyperion, Theia, Coeus, Phoebe, Cronus, Rhea, Mnemosyne, Themis, Crius and Iapetus.
The Olympians
The twelve Olympians overthrew their parents to become the main gods of the ancient Greeks. They include Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Hermes, and Dionysus.
Zeus
Zeus was the kind of the Greek gods and lives atop Mt. Olympus where he rules humanity as well as the rest of the gods. He is known to be the god of sky & thunder and carries a lightning bolt.
Poseidon
Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was very important to the Greeks because of the big part sailing played in their society.
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Want to learn more about Greek Mythology? Check out this myth about how the seasons came about and then check the Up Next column for more great Greek Myths.