Greek Myths: They're Helpful!

So last month I posted about LGBT because it was LGBT History Month! And for this month I was trying to figure out what I was going to do, there was no interesting history month that fit in with what I was about. So instead I created Greek Mythology Appreciation Month! (It won't be too long before Hallmark start creating cards for it!)



I hope you can stay with me every Friday for a new post relating to Greek myths! Post are scheduled for the 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th of March.



So to get you all into the spirit of learning and loving to learn, I've decided to tell you why I think Greek mythology is so important and helpful, especially for writers.



Well it's still part of modern culture, we use it all of the time and there are references to it everywhere. There is the Oedipus and Electra complexes and there's Pandora's box. The Greeks used intricate stories to explain everything in the world and as one of the ancient civilizations they helped shape the world and influence artists, writers and philosophers.





A lot of the culture you know now came from Greece originally. We associate Greek with its strong connection to mythology and stories, and they help us understand more about where we came from.




The stories are all about passion, love, betrayal, hate, anger and gods...most importantly about the gods. The gods are portrayed as real, with real human emotions. Zeus keeps everyone in line with his weapons and violence but then cheats and acts like he's better. Hera is another example, she's faithful to her husband but hates him and turns his girlfriends into animals.




You can find inspiration in all of the characters. You can find it in the setting and the story, and that's why I think we need this Greek mythology appreciation month.




Are you going to be coming back every Friday to get your Greek fix?

Do you like Greek myths or is it something you've always been fascinated by?




Maybe you hate them. Tell my why.



-Joseph




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