History has always been a subject of
great interest and curiosity for many. It is quite fascinating to explore and
know more about what has happened in the past when our great grand ancestors
ever survived on this planet. There are so many aspects related to history that
you may feel lost in the vast sea of history. Ancient myths are also an
important and indispensable part of history. While exploring Ancient History,
you
would definitely come across various myths that have prevailed in the
historical times. Let us now have a look at some of these ancient myths.
Phaethon and Global Warming
This
famous and most popular myth is perhaps apt to explain climate change and
global warming. Phaethon was the son of the God Helios who went on to prove his father by driving the sun
chariot all across the sky. Due to uncontrolled driving of this chariot by the
proud Phaethon, it is believed that natural calamities took place and
ultimately resulted in global warming.
Hercules and the 12 Healing Labours
Again
it is a popular myth that prevailed in ancient times. It explained the concept
of punishment and penance at that time. Hercules who was one of the sons of the
Zeus is known to assassinate his wife and sleeping children due to loss of his
mental balance. Consequently, he was punished harshly by the Goddess Hera. This
myth explained well that even a respectful person must be punished upon doing
something wrong.
Looking Back is Prohibited
This
ancient myth is related to the Orpheus who lost his wife Eurydice to the
underworld due to her death caused by snake bite. It is believed that he was
somehow successful in getting his wife back from the God of Death on the
condition that he won’t look back while taking his wife away from the other
world. Due to non-fulfilment of his promise, he again lost his wife.
Cheating
the Inevitable Death
It is believed that an evil man
named Sisyphus was so smart that he could cheat even death and escape from the
underworld. He tricked death and trapped it in his home. Eventually, he was
punished by the Gods quite harshly for all his sins and also for cheating and
tricking death twice.
The
Myth of the Deliverance of All Evil on Earth
As per this myth, the very first
woman named Pandora created by the Gods is held responsible for the
transference of all the evil to the earth. It happened due to her opening the
jar containing all the evil and suffering.
Knowing about these ancient myths
may surely fascinate you being passionate about various aspects of history. It
may certainly give you an idea about what type of myths ancient people actually
believed in.
