The History of Ancient Greece

002 The Greek Genesis

Apr 11, 2016
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Myths and Human Experience

  • Myths aren't about truth or falsehood, but reflect human experiences.
  • They served as explanations before science and philosophy.
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Greek Creation Story

  • Hesiod's Theogony, an early work of Greek literature, details the world's development from chaos.
  • This story reveals more about Greek culture than their beliefs about creation.
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Creation from Chaos

  • Creation began with Chaos, from which emerged Gaia (Earth), Erebus (Darkness), and Nyx (Night).
  • Hesiod's creation story uses opposites with inner connections, like Chaos and Gaia.
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