4 Lessons We Could Learn From The Greek Gods

We’ve all studied Greek mythology to a certain extent in school, but most of us just remember some of the insane stories featuring the popular Greek gods. Having mentioned that, they weren’t just stories, but lessons to be learned. In case you forgot some of these lessons, we’ve narrowed it down to 4 for you:

1. Wisdom is power

Known as the goddess of wisdom and war, Athena is one of the more caring gods out there whose stories are related to the power of wisdom. Independent and strong, she holds the power to know right from wrong through her reasoning. By bringing out the Athena in us, we could all use a bit of wisdom now and then.

2. Art Appreciation

Apollo, the god of many different things including knowledge, medicine, light, art, music, and poetry, he’s definitely the patron of the arts. We can all use what art has to offer us: creativity, self-expression, self-confidence, and even a sense of accomplishment. Why not take it and run with it? Even for those who don't create art, appreciating it improves quality of life drastically. Apollo knew what he was doing.

3. Agriculture is your friend

It’s always a good idea to grow your own food. For one, you’ll know where it came from. And for another, it usually tastes better! Demeter is the goddess of agriculture, harvest, and growth. We should learn to grow as human beings and be more self-reliant. Having that garden in your backyard is a great way to bond with our most inner desire to create.

4. Love is a battlefield

As cheesy as it may sound, love is important to have in this world - any kind of love. Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, reminds us not to take life so seriously all the time. Having said that, her stories show us just how powerful love can be. It can either build or destroy like in the case of Troy, where Aphrodite was arguably the reason that the Trojan War started. The lesson here is to use love wisely!

We could all learn from these lessons to improve our lives just a little bit. On our online library, www.talekey.com, take a look at classics like Moses Hadas’ Greek Drama, where he examines 9 Greek plays and explores what the ancients had to offer through tragedy. Take a quick look, you might just find what you’re looking for!