Greek Mythology Research Paper

The Impact and Legacy of Greek Mythology Greek gods,goddess, showed the greek how to live their lives in ancient greece. Five greek gods,goddesses, of note are Poseidon, Apollo, Demeter, Athena, and Hermes. Greek Mythology was important to the Greek’s mind set and civilization. Poseidon was one of the more angry gods. Poseidon was known as the god of the sea. (Warren 11) His brother name was Hades. (Warren 11) As far as respect he was second falling behind Zeus. (Warren 11) One main reason was the Greeks were made up of fishermen and sailors. (Warren 11) So other than Zeus their priority was to hail Poseidon. Poseidon was a temperamental god, just like the sea, changing hastily from low-key to violence. (Warren 11) In his possession a trident a three-toothed spear. (Warren 11) One good hit from that would lead to a earthquake. (Warren 11) When he was angered he would make a gruesome storm. (Warren 11) That would lead to ships destroyed and wrecked. (Warren 11) Some of Poseidon anger had to do with Amphitrite. He had fell in love with her, a
She help watch over the city and was the goddess of civilization. Athena always took the mortals side. In other words she was Zeus’
Hermes was known as the god of commerce. He is the son of Zeus and Maia. In the god world he acts as a messenger. He is the middle man between the gods and the mortals. Hermes had a funny, kind personality. He would trick other gods for kicks or being a nice guy and protecting a mortal. By doing this he was the protector of the athletes, thieves and travelers. Another job he had to tend to was go between underworld and afterlife to deliver messages. Hermes had winds on his shoes and hat. He had a delightful voice and had a gift for singing and music. So much so he invented the flute and the lyre. He lived immortal life to the