Read the myths Versión en línea Lee los mitos en ingles. por My Project 1 Poseidon Greek Mythology: PoseidonPoseidon was the god of the sea, son of Kronos and Rhea. He became ruler of the sea when the universe was divided after the fall of the Titans. Poseidon was bad-tempered and when he became angry, he would cause earthquakes. He managed to upset even Hades, the ruler of the underworld. Poseidon was most often depicted with his trident, and sometimes riding a horse (he is sometimes claimed to be the creator of horses).Natural disasters still leave us flummoxed, even today. So, how could earthquakes be explained in ancient times? An angry god who shook the earth is one way. 2 Huracán Mayan Mythology: HuracánHuracán was the god of the wind and storm, and could command the natural elements of the earth. He played a large role in the three attempts to create humankind, destroying the second generation that displeased the gods and creating the third and final version of the human race out of corn. The word 'hurricane' is derived from the god Huracán.Like earthquakes, hurricanes are often unpredictable. Eons before the advent of meteorology, gods like Poseidon and Huracán were created to help people understand these phenomena. 3 Thor Norse Mythology: ThorThor is the hot-tempered god of thunder in Norse mythology, the son of the chief god, Odin, and goddess of the earth, Fjorgyn. As a strong and courageous warrior, Thor was the protector of both gods and humans. Lightning bolts flew from his hammer Mjöllnir as he slew enemies, but it could also be used to heal and revive. Thor was so revered that when the Anglo-Saxons adopted the Roman calendar, they named the fifth day of the week 'Thursday', after him.Thunder and lightning can be powerful and frightening. So, believing it was Thor defending his people probably soothed some terrified souls. 4 Cupid Roman Mythology: CupidThis is one we all know, illustrating the magnitude of mythology. Cupid was the god of love and desire. He was the son of Venus and usually depicted as a winged child carrying a bow and arrows. His arrows could either draw people together or pull them apart.This myth tries to explain why one person can be so intensely drawn to another and even why relationships don't always work out the way you hoped. It also shows that myths didn't only cover natural events but day-to-day life too.
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