Video Games and Greek Mythology
Posted on | July 10, 2008 | 3 Comments
Greek mythology has had a significant impact on all of the arts over the years. From authors, sculptors, poets, and painters to modern day screenwriters, the influence of mythology in the arts has been profound for thousands of years. In much more recent history, as technology as given us the benefit of interactive video games, [...]
The Influence of Greek Mythology on Modern Language
Posted on | July 10, 2008 | No Comments
Nowadays, the ancient Greek language is virtually extinct. It’s maintained mainly among scholars and historians. However, the ancient Greek language and particularly Greek mythology have had a great influence on the English that we speak today, as well as on several other languages.
For instance, many medical terms borrow from Greek mythology. The drug morphine [...]
Homer: A Brief Introduction
Posted on | July 10, 2008 | No Comments
Homer is a world famous ancient Greek poet, believed to be the author of the epic and hugely influential works entitled the “Iliad” and the “Odyssey”. Both works have been widely published in several languages, and are frequently used as a reference when citing Greek mythology. Although no biographical information about Homer has been handed [...]