Do You Think Greek Mythology Got Only Popular Because The Characters Were Exotic And Amazing In Looks?

[fonduegirl]

my brother said he doesn't believe in god because out of 100s... not one is ugly, or average looking, they're all like overrated kdrama actors

is it just me or does he make too much sense sometimes

ps. yes my brother's an inactive user around here.

[Tenebrae_mentis]

No, I think Greek Mythology got popular because it was a religion, answered questions people had about the universe and their own purpose, and because people in a position of power and authority told them they had to believe it or they may be physically beaten or killed.

Your brother must not be familiar with many religions. In ancient Egypt, for example, they worshipped Anubis, which has the head of a jackal. In India, there was worship of Ganesha, who is an elephant person with four arms. There's also the Roman god of wine, Bacchus, who is often being depicted as overweight and intoxicated. Those are 3 I can name off of the top of my head who aren't exactly depicted as beauties. I'm sure it would be simple to find more.

[Kaneki05]

Not really. Religions get popular because of culture.

The world right now proves this with percentage of religious beliefs. If you look at UK are religious beliefs are falling off the map due to our culture ps we've literally doubled atheists with in a 7 year period taken from a census in 2011 you'll see we had 25% No religion to 50% in 2018 and you can bet that's even higher now.
But if you look at some other country they maybe on a upturn or still have as many as they once did. And that's all culture base it does not what the scriptures or symbology shows of said religion.

[dustybiker]

I think they are popular because they are interesting.

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

He does have a point.

But he is forgetting Gods like Haepestus. He the God of mechanics and technology and is really not that great looking.

The famous Gods have been beautified by people.

It is a myth. They may exist. They also may not. But the provide we, humans need. A reference point. Something to rely on. Emotionally.

[Havthrills]

Nope. In the original stories, Aphrodite was the only exotic looking one. Zeus could change to look like whoever he thought the woman he was seducing liked. Here was known to be fair of beauty, meaning she was pretty, not exotic.

[fonduegirl]

Zeus was a man wh0re

[Havthrills]

Yes he was.

[SnowedIn]

I think it's an interesting idea. But... more likely it's because it answered life and universe questions. But the looks idea actually makes a lot of sense. 🤔

[genericname85]

i don't think this imagery we have to day was contemporary at the time. so no. it's just the god idea that god really popular in every culure for some reason.

[Dreamclouds]

Most likely, north mythology is just way more interesting

[Guardian45]

I think Greek Mythology is Popular Because The Characters and stories Were interesting.

[Summeroflove]

It’s a false religion.

[exitseven]

They were the first super heroes.

[Kelly6]

Good point