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'''Mythology.''' The word comes from the Greek "mythos" which means "fable" or "legend". Mythology is a collection of myths. | '''Mythology.''' The word comes from the Greek "mythos" which means "fable" or "legend". Mythology is a collection of myths. | ||
| − | Greek mythology is one of the richest. It refers to the stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes like [[Zeus]] | + | Greek mythology is one of the richest. It refers to the stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes like [[Zeus]], [[Athena]] and [http://www.loggia.com/myth/artemis.html|Artemis]. |
Roman, Aztec, Mayan, Andean, Balkans, Egyptian, Indian, Arabian and Chinese mythologies are also important. All are rich sources of myths, legends and heroes. | Roman, Aztec, Mayan, Andean, Balkans, Egyptian, Indian, Arabian and Chinese mythologies are also important. All are rich sources of myths, legends and heroes. | ||
Revision as of 01:58, May 2, 2007
Mythology. The word comes from the Greek "mythos" which means "fable" or "legend". Mythology is a collection of myths.
Greek mythology is one of the richest. It refers to the stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes like Zeus, Athena and [1].
Roman, Aztec, Mayan, Andean, Balkans, Egyptian, Indian, Arabian and Chinese mythologies are also important. All are rich sources of myths, legends and heroes.