Question

Briefly describe a fairy tale you've heard. How is the fairy tale like an ancient Greek myth? What is its underlying message?

Answer 1

The fairy tale 'Cinderella' shares similarities with Greek myths in that it offers a moral lesson and uses elements like transformation and magic. Both forms of storytelling are integral to the cultural transmission and embody the values of their respective societies, with myths and fairy tales serving as a guide for listeners.

Step-by-step explanation:

One well-known fairy tale is “Cinderella”, which tells the story of a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune. Like many Greek myths, this fairy tale incorporates magic, transformation, and a moral lesson. Fairy tales and Greek myths both serve to convey moral lessons and reflect cultural values. Cinderella’s underlying message is about kindness, resilience, and the idea that good things come to those who are pure of heart, which resonates with the Greek myth ideals of virtue (arête) and fate.

In Greek culture, myths were used to explain the world and provide order to society. As an encyclopedia and educational basis, Greek myths were essential for conveying values and history orally, much like fairy tales passed down through generations. They both tell of gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines, and often include elements such as divine intervention, a journey or quest, and the triumph of good over evil.

The significance of both fairy tales and Greek myths is not in their literal truth but in the hope that listeners will be guided by their teachings. Greek art relied heavily on mythical symbols, indicating the relevance and integration of these stories into every aspect of Greek life, from education to ethics and cultural identity, much like how fairy tales are integral to many modern cultures with regard to entertainment and moral instruction.

Answer 2

The birth of Zeus/Ancient Greek myth

Kron was not sure that the power will remain in his hands forever. He feared that children would be raised against him and that he would be brought to the same fate as his father Uranus. He was afraid of his children. Then Kron commanded his wife to bring him, newborn children, for swallowed them. Ray came to horror, seeing the fate of his children. Already five have swallowed children by father: Hestia, Demeter, Geru, Aida (Gadis) and Poseidon.

Ray didn't want to lose her last child. On the advice of her parents, she left for the island of Crete, and there, in a deep cave, was born to her youngest son Zeus. In this cave, Rhea hid his son from a cruel father, and he was given to swallow a long stone, wrapped in diapers instead of his son. Kron did not suspect that he had been deceived by his wife.

In this ancient Greek myth is the underlying message that the gods of Olympus are different because they are immortal, powerful and can work wonders.