Myth Vs Fact Flashcards
What does polytheistic mean?
Having many gods
Myths reflect what?
The “Inner Landscape” which is the soul of man.
What were these myth stories primarily concerned with?
The gods and humans and the relationship they shared.
Where does the word Myth come from?
Mythos.
Which means word, speech, tale or story.
How did the Greeks spread this knowledge?
Oral tradition
What is the most misleading definition of a myth?
The thought of a myth as untruth, fiction or a lie
What is Etiology?
The cause or origin of phenomenon.
What do myths attempt to explain?
Physical, emotional and spiritual things. Not only literally and realistically but also figuratively and metaphorically as well.
What is etymology?
The origins of words or parts of words
What are the five ages of man?
Age of gold Age of silver Age of bronze Age of heroes Age of iron
Describe the age of gold
A golden race of mortal humans. Cronus was king. Lived without toil or trouble, did not endure old age and loved in harmony with all living things.
Describe the age of silver?
Second race of man made by Olympians. Inferior to the golden age mortals, arrogant and lived a short amount of time.
Describe age of bronze
The second race by Zeus. Mighty and terrible, they were made of bronze and everything they owned was bronze. They were destroyed by their own hands.
Describe age of heroes
The fourth race made by Zeus. Valiant in war and just, they were called Demi-gods. Evil war and dread destroyed most of them. They all went to Elysium.
Age of iron.
Another race after age of heroes. They never cease from toil. Good and evil will be mingled. They will have little respect for the gods.
