Modern Day Mythology: The Culture Of Ancient Greek Culture

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“Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.” -Rick Riordan, Mark of Athena. Mythology depicts the culture of the time through fantastical stories and mythological characters. In Greek times they created stories explaining the unexplainable, through gods like Poseidon and Athena. Their tales told about times of giant temples, hideous beasts, heroes and villains. Cultural values and morals change with time and location, many generations have passed since the times of the Greeks. Modern day mythology appears in many mediums and forms, these myths impact the general public daily.

Many modern myths are told around the campfire or spread easily through books, comics and

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