Greek mythology: What Is a Myth?

    To the ancient Greeks, myths were both education and entertainment. Some myths explained natural events, and others taught mortals about the ways of the gods.
    Although the  ancient Greeks believed that the gods and goddesses looked and acted a lot like them, they also believed the immortals had special powers, which the myths served to illustrate. Most myths also reminded mortals how the gods preferred to be treated—with honor and respect!