GREEK

MYTHOLOGY
and Its Influence on Modern Civilization

Mari Ghviniashvili
Myths and
Science
 Examples

EUCLIDES ARCHIMEDES
PYTHAGORAS
Zodiac signs have been named after
figures presented in the Greek myths

• Scorpius
• Leo
• Capricorn

The planets too have been named after

the Roman version of the Greek Gods

• Mars - God of War

• Venus - Goddess of Love
• Pluto - God of the Underworld
Many astral bodies have derived their names from Greek mythology.

Metis, Jupiter’s innermost moon, was the name of the

first wife of Zeus.

Adrastea, Amalthea, Thebe and Io, other moons of

Jupiter, are again names present in various tales
 The symbol of the field of medicine is a staff
intertwined by a snake, the symbol of the God of
medicine, Asclepius

Hippocrates, considered as one of the most famous

physicians in the history of medicine, is also known as
the father of modern medicine
Myths, Art
and Literature
 Examples

B O T T I C E L L I ’ S B I RT H O F V E N U S R A P H A E L’ S T R I U M P H O F G A L AT E A DANTE’S INFERNO

In this mythical story, it is said that Venus Inferno is heavily influenced by classic
was born as a fully-grown woman. Venus The title refers to is true love, the one Greek and Roman texts. Dante makes
was believed to represent the idealised Galatea feels for Acis references to myths and legends that take
version of women. place in Virgil's Aeneid and Homer's Iliad.
Greek Myths and Modern
Literature
J . K . R O W L I N G ' S T H E H A R RY P O T T E R S A G A
The name of the character Minerva McGonagall comes from the Roman name of Athena,
the goddess of Wisdom, and the personalities of the two are strikingly similar.

C . S . L E W I S ’ S ‘ T H E L I O N , T H E W I T C H A N D T H E WA R D R O B E ’
In the opening Chapters of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,
a satyr, Greek mythology´s variant of Roman faun, enters the story upon Lucy’s first arrival to
Narnia.

RICK RIORDAN'S PERCY JACKSON SERIES

The series is about a hero Percy, whose "real" name is Perseus, like a famous hero of
Greek mythology .

‘CUPID AND PSYCHE’ AND ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’

"Cupid and Psyche" and "Beauty and the Beast" are two of the best-known tales about a beautiful
girl and her animal lover.
MYTHS AND MODERN WORLD

AMAZON

one of the biggest known brands, derives its name from the
Amazons, a race of female warriors in Greek mythology.

HERMES

the messenger of the gods and the god of trade. It is a perfect name
for a brand that specializes in leather apparel and lifestyle
accessories.

NIKE

the Goddess of Victory is the inspiration for the sports brand, The
logo (“swoosh”) signifying bravery and strength of Greek warriors.
 Ajax soap Ajax - Greek god
''Stronger Than Grease'' ''Stronger Than Greece''
Myths and Sport
Olympics
one of the biggest contributions of Greek mythology
is the long-standing tradition of the Olympics. A
common symbol of the Olympics is the flame that is
lit to inaugurate the games.
 INFLUENCE
ON
ARCHITECTURE
The most famous example of Greek architecture is the
Parthenon, a magnificent building with pillars located in
Athens. It was a temple dedicated to Athena, Queen of the
Gods, from the people of Athens.
 Examples

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 MYTHS
AND PROPHECY
Myth about
Phaethon
Conclusion
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