THE INFLUENCE OF THE GREEK MYTHOLOGY OVER THE MODERN WESTERN SOCIETY

Abstract

Since the dawn of history mythology has fulfilled a significant role within many aspects of people’s cultures. It has been handed down from one generation to the next one through different means and has been depicted in numerous ways. The antique Greek mythology is a well-known mythology which emerged from the ancient religions of the island of Crete and gathers a wide range of legends, myths and stories. This classical mythology has numerous themes and incorporates many deities and other mythical creatures as well. The modern western society with all its contemporary characteristics has been shaped thanks to several eras; according to specialists it began from the early Middle Ages and continue throughout distinct periods until it became what it is today. All along those periods the Greek mythology has survived, and still influence many fields in the contemporary Western culture. Thus, in this work the Greek mythological beliefs and their impacts on the language, literature, sport, modern marketing and sciences of the modern West are highlighted.