Because we share that nature, we can identify...

"Because we share that nature, we can identify with these individuals and respond to them." The common denominator between myths and modern day are the human experiences explained within them. They have an enduring impact on mankind because they have eternal meaning. We still discuss these meanings today because we can relate, and learn from these experiences. They have stood the test of time because they are still of significance. Afterall we all are still human beings, we all make mistakes. However, a smart man learns from his mistakes, but a wise man learns from others mistakes. The only way to grow today is to learn from yesterday.

Fooling the Fates

The one of the main concepts in The Creation of the Titans and the Gods, is greed and selfishness. Cronus is hungry for power and was willing to do anything to get it, including eating his own children. Cronus believes he can "fool the Fates", but he later pays for his actions when his own children wage war against him. The moral of the story is basically that being greedy usually does not end well. The Greeks seemed to believe in fate, and thought that everyone had a predetermined destiny that you can neither fight nor change.

Dare to Fight Fate?

A reoccurring theme throughout The Creation of the Titans and the Gods is the idea of Cronus trying to fight the Fates. The concept of people battling and attempting to cheat their fate is still relevant to today’s society. I am not saying I believe that everyone is born with a predetermined fate that is their destiny, what I am trying to say is that some people (especially ancient Greeks), believe that once your fate is determined, there is no way for you to change it. Essentially to them, your fate is your destiny. Cronus’s story follows this very belief. His arrogance and selfishness to rule for eternity lead himself to believe that he could in fact “fool the Fates”. Even though they had prophesied that one of his own sons would overpower him, he believed if he ate every one of his children, it could never be true. But thinking he could get away with that was naïve and one day it eventually caught up with him. Cronus was inevitably trapped by his fate and was overpowered by his sons.

Gaea's Role

Among the first three immortal beings Gaea played what seems to me like the most important role in the creation of the titans and gods. Gaea was clever, and not unlike any human mother today. She created Uranus, Ourea and Pontus along with other immortal children. Gaea was responsible for all Greek gods and without her "mother-like" qualities, the myths we know today would all have something missing.

Everlasting Love

Examining the way a society envisions their own creation, reveals the principles they believe are the most basic and fundamental. If you want to uphold a value, having it present at the beginning of time allows it resonate with all your peoples, shaping their character to the core, because the value is seen as a value that all of humanity has seated within them, time immemorial. The Iroquois people's creation story of a giant turtle sprouting from the vast ocean, and from this ancient turtle all forms of life flow, shows the importance they place upon the earth, honouring it constantly because it is from which they too came. The Abrahamic religions believe in the story of Adam and Eve, in which the fundamental concept of sinning is the main factor, this shows that one of their core values is right from wrong, and resisting temptation. In the Classical Civilization the theme of motherly love is present.

Gaea's unrelentless love for her children, no matter their beastly attributes is a driving force in the creation myth, showing the importance they place on a mothers' loving protection, loyalty to the hearth, and most sacred of bonds between mother and child. These values resonate in the old greek culture with their adherence to the power of the maternal entity and its holy properties.

The creation myth of the ancient greeks is long outdated, and virtually no modern human believes that the present state of nature is because of the inner conflicts between immortals who lived on Mount Olympus. We now know that Mount Olympus has no apparent supernatural properties and that Uranus' genitalia most likely did not turn into Aphrodite, but the myth still evokes a human response upon reading, we still see where the characters are coming from, their reasoning, their motives. Be it these entities are fictional, but the because of the human characteristics we empathize with them and are engaged. The reason for this engagement is because this myth, and others like it, deal with the timeless constant of the human experience. Though these characters are ancient and immortal their actions and reactions are understandable, allowing the story to speak truths and speak to us through their themes and morals. Therein lies the value of myths in the modern day, the morals that the ancients learned from these stories can also be learnt by us. The morals of resisting temptation, respecting the earth, and recognizing the unique bond between mother and child are all truths that humans of all times would do good to adhere to.

-Yaseen

Treasure of Realities

"Myths are a treasure of realities- a kaleidoscope which, depending upon the age experience of the reader, reflects and illuminates his experiences, fantasies, hopes, and fears."

Much like many other forms of great literature, myths draw from past experiences that are exclusive to each individual. The emotions that these stories instil within us are dependent on our character. The lessons that we learn from these stories are reflected in our past. And the adversity experienced by the characters address our own largest fears. Though myths may contain supernatural elements, the characters and plotline are still somehow very relatable. This relatability and entertainment factor is directly correlated to their long lasting existence. The way these stories teach us such important morals is what makes them so unique. It’s the reason why even now days we continue to study these works of literature and analyze them in great conversation.

Titans and gods

Through out the myth "The creation of the titans and the gods" the overall big picture to me is, that mothers in general do not have to much power over there husbands doing. Gaea had no control when Uranus in prisoned her children, he could do whatever he wanted. Mothers that love there children have always have been very protective of their children. A few years there were stories about how a car trapped a mothers child and she lifted then car using superhuman strength. The human body can do a lot of crazy stuff like the strength of Hercules, strength of the three Cyclopses, and the Hundred hand giants. Gaea in the myth does not give up on getting her immortal children back from there imprisonment, and that is a very important thing to understand. Things can always get better for Gaea(mother Earth) just need to wait and see what happens. Myths have a lasting impact on humanity, or just to who ever wants to listen and learn about the past and learn the theme or meaning behind the story/myth. In my opinion myths are very important in modern day society that we live in today. I think the whole point behind myths are to pass on funny and interesting stories about the past and give us an imagination. I would have never thought that the sun comes across the sky by some guy in a chariot pulling it, without myths (Helios did it i think)

A face only a mother could love.

The idea that the female is the prime caregiver for her children is shown in this myth. Gaea (Mother Earth) morned the banishment of her first two children: the three Hundred-Handed Giants, and the three Cyclopes. It shows how much she loves her children because she goes to her children for help to emasculate Uranus and get her children back. After this is done Cronus goes back on his promise to retrieve the three Hundred-Handed Giants and the three Cyclopes, Gaea still does not give up in getting her children back, and bids her time. She does not give up, this is the concept that has transcended through time. The concept of motherhood is that the mother does not give up on her child(or children) and does not leave them behind. That idea, which is still believed today was created with the creation of Gaea.

Reflecting on the Values of the Myths

Gaea's heart overflowed with pride and satisfaction.

Over the coarse of the myth, many feelings throughout the family become apparent as though it was a modern day family. First off when Uranus sends his children to Tartarus in secrecy of Gaea, his wife. This secrecy is a sneeky effect that arises in modern day marrages/relationships, that in turn causes hatred, distrust, and a feeling of betrayal. In my quote at the top it talks about when Gaea asks her children to seek revenge on their father for his wrong doings and only one of them shows the courage to face their father. This youngest Tritan was named Cronus. As a mother showing pride and satisfaction to her children would be like a modern day mother feeling the same way about their child succeeding in school or sports. I find that these values in society to family's show a lot of relation to modern day family values. Which I believe is why myths are still relevant in our lives today.

The "Sacred" Sacrifice

Something that caught my eye while reading was how easily the Matriarchal culture-which tended to be a peaceful society, could sacrifice "the sacred king" in such violent ways. However, as time passed the Matriarchal society eventually put an end to the slaughtering of the sacred king's and was persuaded into using animals as a replacement for the young boys and king.

"I Can Relate to That..."

"Those who treat others with arrogance and disrespect still bring personal disaster upon themselves."

The reasons that myths are still relevant today is because human nature is the same as it was thousands of years ago. We might have developed more sophisticated technology, live in different locations or speak different languages, but in our core we are the same. So the struggles that the protagonists in the myths face are ones people today struggle with. We can relate to them the same way people could at the time they were created.

The Value of Myths

Myths throughout history has stood the past of time because of there able to relate and reflect on the common persons. In the times when these myths first were told they serve a higher purpose. They showed people of the time proper rights and behaviours in society. In the 21st century, these myths still are around, and we read them not only for entertainment purposes but to reflect on how these mythological tales connect to our everyday life.

Eternal Truths

"Thus, the myths reveal eternal truths about the nature of man and his quests in life."



Myths have had a staying power for thousands of years. This is because you find yourself able to relate to not the stories, but the moral dilemmas the characters face. Myths did not focus on the time, but rather human nature and that is something that hasn't changed; almost everyone has a curiosity about mans origins and the societies that helped shape our modern day world.

Value of Myths

Throughout time myths have stood out to children and adults they are about heroic acts and life in the past with gods and goddess. Myths have no definition every person sees them differently and understands the story behind differently, compared the the person sitting beside them. Myths started on the island of Crete and where sophisticated enough to create 4 story buildings with plumbing and skylights and could be told orally from generation to generation. Myths were and still are valuable to anybody and everybody that wants to listen and be intrigued my them. When myths first appeared years and years ago they were not called myths they were stories and people believed them, but now in the 21st century they serve a different purpose and that is to entertain us and some times the stories are about modern day people.