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Greek Myths in the
Shadow of Olympus
Lena Kwiatkowska, Daria Zastawna, Klaudiusz Bartkowski, Maria Figat, Patryk Agu
The project is funded by the European Union. The opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the granting entity. The European Union and the granting entity are not responsible for them.
What do myths symbolize?
Myths symbolize and explain fundamental aspects of human life and the universe, from nature and through religions, moral and ethical values.
What about Prometheus:
One of the Titans, Prometheus, decided to populate the Earth. So he molded a man from clay and gave him a soul of heavenly fire, stolen from the chariot of the Sun. This man was a weak and defenseless creature, so Prometheus stole a bit of heavenly fire a second time to offer it to people.
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Sisyphus:
The myth of Sisyphus tells the story of a king of Corinth who was sentenced by the gods to eternal torment.
Sisyphus, known for his cunning, did several things that provoked the gods. As punishment, he was sentenced to the eternal task of rolling a boulder up a mountain. This task is pointless, because every time Sisyphus gets close to the top, the boulder rolls back down.
The Myth of Pandora's Box:
The myth of Pandora’s Box tells the story of how curiosity and the disobedience of prohibitions lead to the release of misfortune into the world. Pandora, the first woman created by the gods, received as her dowry a locked box that was forbidden to be opened.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice:
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice tells the story of a couple’s love in which Eurydice, Orpheus’ beloved, died from a snakebite.
The Myth of Narcissus:
This is a story about a boy who was very beautiful. So beautiful that when he looked at his reflection in the water he fell in love with himself. From that moment on he stared at his reflection, fell in love with himself and died. In the place where he was buried a beautiful white flower grew called a daffodil.
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus:
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus tells of a father and son who escape from Crete on wings made of feathers and wax. Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too high, but the boy ignored the advice. The wax melted in the sun, the wings disintegrated, and Icarus fell into the sea to his death. The myth warns against pride and disobedience.
Myth of Heraclesius:
It tells the story of a heroic hero who, having supernatural abilities, took on extraordinary challenges and performed heroic deeds.
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The Myth of Narcissus:
This is a story about a boy who was very beautiful. So beautiful that when he looked at his reflection in the water he fell in love with himself. From that moment on he stared at his reflection, fell in love with himself and died. In the place where he was buried a beautiful white flower grew called a daffodil.
The Myth of Oedipus
The myth of Oedipus tells the story of a king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his own father and married his mother, fulfilling a prophecy. When the truth came out, his mother committed suicide, and Oedipus blinded himself and left the city. The myth shows the tragedy of fate and the inevitability of destiny. It also warns against trying to escape from fate and shows the consequences of human pride and ignorance.
The Myth of Pygmalion and Galatea:
The myth of Pygmalion and Galatea tells the story of a Cypriot sculptor, Pygmalion, who created a statue of the ideal woman, Galatea, and fell in love with it. Charmed by his own work, he begged the goddess Aphrodite to bring the statue to life. The goddess granted his request, and Galatea became a living woman. Pygmalion and Galatea married and lived happily ever after. The myth shows the power of love, art, and dreams.
The Myth of Aphrodite:
The myth of Aphrodite says that the goddess was born from the foam of the sea when the severed genitals of Uranus fell into the sea. Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She was considered the most beautiful of the goddesses, and her beauty caused conflicts, including the outbreak of the Trojan War. She was often accompanied by Eros and other deities of love.
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Lena Kwiatkowska, Daria Zastawna, Klaudiusz Bartkowski, Maria Figat, Patryk Agu
The project is funded by the European Union. The opinions and views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the granting entity. The European Union and the granting entity are not responsible for them.