Role Of Mythology In Greek Mythology

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Throughout Greek mythology both flora and fauna have played key roles in the fate of humankind. Whether the monsters, which have existed from the great rule of Gia, or thoughtless transformations, both animals and plants defined the lives of many. Many heroes fought ruthless monsters before going down as legend then myth. Meanwhile, certain mythological beasts were created to act as guardians for the Gods, such as, Cerberus. Other times, mortals have been honored by having been transformed into animals or plants for their passionate love with the Gods or other humans. Some plants have been named for the mortals most loved by the Gods. Lastly, it is not uncommon for the Gods to punish humans for misbehaving by turning them into beasts or plaguing beasts upon them. Throughout time, man, animal, plant, and God have lived together.
Many heroes have gained glory and honor by facing abhorrent monsters. The glory, however, derives from the idea that the expected outcome will be the death of the hero for monsters of the Gods are invincible. Having been created and raised by the Gods themselves, many monstrous creatures are designed to be undefeatable. Yet, time and time again heroes have gone down as legend and then myth for overcoming tremendous odds. Not all monsters are intended …show more content…

As young of the Typhoeus, Cerberus has the body of a dog but, three dog heads and three snakes for tails. He attacks violently scaring the dead back into Hades so none shall leave. The young women, Psyche, bravely entered Hades for the love of her husband, Cupid (Water). She used courage to approach Cerberus and offered it a piece of cake in order to request entrance to Hades and another to exit. Using the cunning of other’s advice, she embarked on her quest into and out of Hades. Having survived contact with the beast and traversing Hades, Psyche was granted immortality and won Cupid as a

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