MYTHS AND LEGENDS: A CRITICAL STUDY ON THE GODS AND HEROES OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY

Abstract

Ancient Greek and Roman tales, with their themes of love and loss, hardship and reward, adventure and transformation, were some of the major sculpture subjects in Europe. The Gods are immortal and have the ability to magically move from one location to another in the realm of Greek mythology. Both the animals and the tales were more than just stories; they were real creatures. In the classical era, which lasted from around the fifth century BC in ancient Greece to the later Roman Empire, mythological Gods and Goddesses were still actively worshipped. The myths themselves still played a significant role in religious rites. They were not only spoken aloud on specific solemn dates, but their lives also had many similarities to those of humans. Not least in romantic relationships, they appear and act like humans. The tight bond between humans and animals dates back to a time when the lines separating gods, mortals, and creatures were less well defined. Hence this paper tries to identify the unique characteristics of myths, legends and folklores and evaluate the significance of Classical Mythology.