I would compare being knowledgeable about Greek mythology to one of my all-time favorite heroes: Indiana Jones. And this barely scratches the surface.Īcquiring a working knowledge of mythology can enrich a man’s life and open cultural doors that would otherwise remain locked. A company that makes athletic clothing is trying to say something about itself and those who wear their products by choosing such a name, don’t you think? Likewise, Midas auto shop, Honda’s “Odyssey” minivan, the Olympic games, and literary heavyweights such as William Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri, and Mary Shelley have all taken cues from the Greeks. For example, every time you don a pair of Nike shoes, you emblazon yourself with the name of the Greek goddess of victory, whose name was, of course, Nike. Fast forward through history and you will find evidence of the Greeks in art, books, poetry, movies, television, and popular culture. The influence of the Greek mythology on western civilization began when the Romans adopted the pantheon of Greek gods this subsequently influenced the names of the planets in our solar system. Ancient Greek culture, however, contributes much more to the modern world than we might realize. Or perhaps you associate the topic with vague memories of sensationalized Hollywood summer movies.
Greek mythology might sound like an obscure area of study, as if it is only relevant to wizened old professors in posh offices at Ivy League schools.
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Tony Valdes.
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