What Role Did Mythology Serve in the Lives of the Greeks

question 22

Multiple Choice

What role did mythology serve in the lives of the Greeks?

• A) Mythology was understood to represent an accurate and incontrovertible recounting of historical fact.
• B) Mythology was understood to represent the direct word of God.
• C) Mythology was understood to help humans understand their own lives.
• D) Mythology was purely a vehicle for entertainment.

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