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Compare at least two different ways your character’s story was passed down in ancient Greece. Which method do you think was most powerful in preserving their legacy, and why? Draw on specific evidence from course discussions or texts.

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Compare at least two different ways your character’s story was passed down in ancient Greece. Which method do you think was most powerful in preserving their legacy, and why? Draw on specific evidence from course discussions or texts.

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In ancient Greece, oral traditions was a fundamental method fore preserving and sharing myths. Storytellers, known as bards or rhapsodes, would recite tales of gods and goddesses, including Rhea, at public gatherings, festivals, and religious Ceremonies. This method allowed for a dynamic and engaging way to keep the stories alive, as each storyteller might add their own flair or interpretation to the narrative.

With written texts myths began to be recorded in written form. Works such as Hesiod's "Theogony" and Homer's epics provided a more fixed version of these stories, Rhea's role in the pantheon and her actions, such as saving Zeus from Cronus, were documented in these texts, which have survived through the centuries.

While both methods were significant, written texts likely had the most powerful impact in preserving Rhea's legacy. The permanence of written records means that these stories could be passed down through generations with less alteration than oral tradition, which is subject to change with each retelling. Additionally, written texts have survived the test of time, allowing modern audiences to access these ancient stories.

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Select one major setting in which your character or creature became famous (such as a specific myth, festival, or cultural tradition we studied). Why do you think this context made the figure significant to the Greeks? Include at least one example from class readings or notes to support your answer.

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Select one major setting in which your character or creature became famous (such as a specific myth, festival, or cultural tradition we studied). Why do you think this context made the figure significant to the Greeks? Include at least one example from class readings or notes to support your answer.

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The mythological war is a crucial setting for Rhea's significance. Rhea, a Titaness, was married to Cronus, the leader of the titans. According to the myth, Cronus, fearing that his children would overthrow him, swallowed each of them at birth. Rhea, determined to save her youngest child, Zeus, devised a plan to deceives Cronus. She gave him a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes instead of the newborn Zeus, who was then hidden and raised in secret. Eventually, Zeus grew up, freed his siblings, and led them in a successful rebellion against the Titans.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rhea-Greek-goddess

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Rhea, in Greek religion, ancient goddess, probably pre-Hellenic in origin, who was worshipped sporadically throughout the Greek world. She was associated with fruitfulness and had affinities with Gaea (Earth) and the Great Mother of the Gods (also called Cybele). A daughter of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea, Rhea was a Titan. She married her brother Cronus, who, warned that one of his children was fated to overthrow him, swallowed his children Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Poseidon soon after they were born. Rhea concealed the birth of Zeus in a cave on Mount Dicte in Crete and gave Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes. This he swallowed in the belief that it was Zeus. Subsequently Cronus was vanquished by Zeus and was forced to disgorge the swallowed children.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Alicja Zelazko.

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Rhea | Characteristics, History, & Myths

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Rhea, in Greek religion, ancient goddess, probably pre-Hellenic in origin, who was worshipped sporadically throughout the Greek world. As a daughter of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth), Rhea was a Titan. She married her brother Cronus, who was warned that one of his children was fated to overthrow him.

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Using examples from our readings, lectures, or discussions, explain the role your chosen character or creature played in Greek culture. Be specific: Did they shape religious practices, inspire art or literature, or embody moral lessons? Support your explanation with details from class materials rather than general internet knowledge

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Using examples from our readings, lectures, or discussions, explain the role your chosen character or creature played in Greek culture. Be specific: Did they shape religious practices, inspire art or literature, or embody moral lessons? Support your explanation with details from class materials rather than general internet knowledge

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Rhea is often associated with fertility, motherhood, and the earth, reflecting her role as a mother of gods and her connections to the natural world. In some traditions, she is linked to the great mother goddess archetype, which is a recurring theme in various ancient cultures. In art and literature, Rhea is typically depicted as a matronly figure, often with symbols of fertility such as lions or chariot drawn by lions. Rhea's representation emphasizes her nurturing and protective qualities, aligning with her role as a mother and preserver of her children. Her attributes highlight the themes of maternal love, protection, and cyclical nature of life and power, which are prevalent in Greek mythology and culture.

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Think about how your character or creature might resonate with modern audiences. Choose one specific example (such as a movie, book, video game, or cultural reference you know personally) where their themes or traits still appear. How does this modern version compare to the ancient portrayal we studied in class?

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Think about how your character or creature might resonate with modern audiences. Choose one specific example (such as a movie, book, video game, or cultural reference you know personally) where their themes or traits still appear. How does this modern version compare to the ancient portrayal we studied in class?

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The modern portrayal of Rhea-like figures often emphasizes individual agency and empowerment, which can differ from the ancient portrayal where her actions were more focused on fulfilling her role within the family and the pantheon. In modern narratives, characters inspired by Rhea may be depicted as having more autonomy and personal motivations beyond their familial duties. Her fertility continues to resonate with modern audiences through various cultural references.

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Rescued the Olympians

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Mother of The Gods

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Savior of Zeus

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Mother Of Titans

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Guardian

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Virility

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Symbol

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Warrior

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Cronus And Rhea

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Plentiful

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family tree

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Intro

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Rhea's tree

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Behind the throne

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Stand with strength

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The Queen

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The Old World

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Olympus

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Slumber

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Rhea'sThrone

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Mysterious Power

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Servant

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Zues and Cronus

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Trade

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Beast of The Gods

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Grega and Pintores

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Rhea's Image

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Provider For the Gods

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Authority