What is a Myth?

A myth is a traditional story that people in ancient times told to explain the world around them. In Ancient Greece, myths helped people understand things they could not explain with science—like why the seasons change, how the world was created, or why storms happen.

Greek myths usually include:

• Gods and goddesses (like Zeus, Athena, or Poseidon)
• Heroes (like Heracles or Perseus)
• Monsters and magical creatures (like Medusa or the Minotaur)

These stories were not just entertainment. They also taught lessons about life, showed what the Greeks believed was right and wrong, and explained how people should behave.

So, a myth is not a “false story”—it is a story that shows what a culture believed, feared, and valued.