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Originally posted by lostinspace
If Zeus represented the powers of sky and heaven, then what did the other two gods represent (Neptune and Hades)?
Originally posted by lostinspace
The Greek legend describing Zeus, Neptune, and Hades overthrowing their father Cronus and the Titans has some sort of interesting connection to real history.
For example: What powers did the god Zeus represent?
Originally posted by Gazrok
I don't think you can totally discount the symbolism.... The threat of the sons usurping the father's rule is an ongoing idea of the Greeks, and later the Romans, so it makes sense that it made it's way into the creation mythos...
I always liked the humanistic traits posessed by the Greek and Roman gods...so much more fun than monotheism.....
Originally posted by Gazrok
I don't think you can totally discount the symbolism.... The threat of the sons usurping the father's rule is an ongoing idea of the Greeks, and later the Romans, so it makes sense that it made it's way into the creation mythos...
I always liked the humanistic traits posessed by the Greek and Roman gods...so much more fun than monotheism.....
the Dionysian festivals
Originally posted by lostinspace
The Greek legend describing Zeus, Neptune, and Hades overthrowing their father Cronus and the Titans has some sort of interesting connection to real history.
What do you think it is?
For example: What powers did the god Zeus represent?