Untangling Greek and Roman Mythology
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Published 2019-11-12
The traditional pagan religion of ancient Rome is often equated with its Greek counterpart, leading us to think of Jupiter and Zeus as the same god with the same attributes and associated myths. However, the native Roman practices and myths were not abandoned, but incorporated into the elaborate stories of Greek mythology which are more familiar to us. In this presentation we will attempt to untangle the two pantheons: gods and goddesses, stories, and cultic practices. What are the differences? What elements of each religion were later absorbed into Christianity?
The presentation ends around 9.00. The exchange of ideas usually continues until 10, or even later, while we share complimentary snacks and beverages . The venue is called “Centre Place” and is located at 320 Richmond St. E - Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5A 1P9. We're on a commercial unit of "The Modern" condominium, at the NE corner of Sherbourne and Richmond. Our unit has its own entrance on Richmond, right next to McFarrens Ln. Above the main entrance there's a blue sign that says "Centre Place". (For directions lookup "Centre Place Toronto" on your phone). The venue is 100% accessible.
All Comments (21)
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I love it when Loki has these talks
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I'm so glad this came up as a suggestion. I was just wondering about this exact topic. I've been watching a lot of Centre Place videos, and it figures they would have a video on this subject. Thank you !!
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Outstanding lectures! What a; gift to those seeking deeper understanding and how to appreciate how history has influenced all teaching.
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Really wonderful put together presentation.
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This guy is such a rock star and Im totally a fanboy! Wonderful lecturer...gush, gush....
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What a marvelous video!
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Thank the gods I found this video for this is some of my favorite subjects. 👍 👍 TY!
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Thank you sir
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I noticed the flowers in the Echo and Narcissus. I don't know the English name, but one German name is literally Narzisse, because they are supposedly the kind of flower that he was turned into, because their blossoms tend to droop downward, as if they were looking at themselves in a lake.
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That's a very good lecture and a very rare case when YT's algorithm actually delivered me something of interest without me asking. Like, I did want to learn about mythology, but I wasn't looking for it or watching similar videos.
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Very interesting and informative about Greco-Roman ritualistic culture and pantheon. Excellent presentation by professor John Hamer. Keeps the audience wanting to hear and learn more.
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Great as always!
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Very entertaining presentation of Greco-Roman mythology without truly phony Judeo-Christian contamination of historical reality.
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what is the lecturers' name? does anyone have any scholarly articles that backup this content?
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Zeus was raised by Amalthea, a goddess sometimes represented by a goat, whose horns provided nectar and ambrosia. When she died, Zeus took her skin and created his Aegis.
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I had to pause to comment this. Share the mic! Let the people be heard! Lol. I know he can repeat their questions, but I like that this isn't simply a one man show. I love the channel! Keep it up! :)
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Blessed be!
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Thank you.
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This was really fantastic! So much so I watched it back to back. I loved hearing the Vedic comments as well, because they do have common origins. My feedback to you, Mr. Speaker, is to stand up, tall take a deep breath, start lifting weights, and become these Gods. All throughout this video, you will say something interesting and valuable and then sort of snarky laugh after it in almost an insecure way. If you believe these things, as I do, you can transfer that into your life now and become much more physically powerful, charismatic and more Greco Roman god like. Beef, eggs, sun, weights, myth and vril. I loved it. Thank you
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55:03 - Zeus was raised by the Curetes (Greek: Korybantes), which as the Idaean Dactyloi were the attendants of the Great Mother Cybele, they were the attendants of Rhea (and they danced and banged their shields to make noise to cover for baby Zeus' cries).
