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Greek Mythology... the most interesting tales of the world! Learn anything about Greek Gods and Goddesses, about heroes like Achilles and Hercules, about figures and fabullous creatures...
Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.
Greek myths attemp to explain the origins of the world and details the lives and adventures of a wide variety of mythological personalities and creatures, "stealing" everyone's heart and impressions. Thousands of foreign students study Homer's Odyssey and Iliad and thousands visit the national museums to see how the ancient myths are embodied in Greek art.
Not to mention the Hollywood productions that have "borrowed" elements of Greek mythology. The heroes of Ancient Greece have inspired famous producers who made incredible movies based on their lives and adventures. The "Troy" for example or the "300" are listed among the greatest successes...
Mycenae, Peloponnese
Mycenae is a city of great significance in Greek history that named the Mycenaean Civilization that flourished here in the late Bronze Age around 1600–1200 BC. The palace of Mycenae, known in legend as the palace of Agamemnon, is an important archaeological site located in the Argolid region of Peloponnese which has been excavated in the 19th century by Heinrich Schliemann, providing valuable information about the Mycenaeans who left behind no written history.
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Deucalion and Pyrrha
Deucalion, was a son of Prometheus, the Titan who gave to mankind the gift of fire. Deukalion and his wife Pyrrha, daughter of Pandora and Epimetheus, Prometheus’ brother, were the only survivors of the great flood that put an end to the Bronze Age.
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The 12 Labours of Herakles (Hercules)
The term The Labours of Herakles (Hercules) is used to describe the arduous tasks that were performed by Heracles for Eurystheus, king of Mycenae. It is also thought that Hercules has won his immortality as the ultimate reward for his labours. While performing his labours, Herakles was accompanied by his nephew Iolaos, who assisted him as his charioteer, and also his half-brother Iphikles.
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