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Greek mythology is a group of oral stories of ancient Greece. It can be divided into two parts: 1) stories about gods 2) the heroic tales 1) stories about gods The stories about gods tell us the creation of the universe, the birth of Gods and their lives, and the origins of humankind. The Characteristics: 1. All the chief gods took human forms of beauty and grace and shared the human feelings． 2. Greek mythology is full of great imaginations and lively characters. 2) the heroic tales The heroic tales is a collection about the heroes and the leaders of the tribe or the founders of the city-states. Greek Mythology and Greek myths are filled with an impressive array of Greek heroes, each one having his or her own story to tell. These mythological figures, are unique and very distinctive in their own right. The English word hero comes from the Greek word heroas (iroas, ?ρωα?). The word has different meanings depending on its use, but in one of its meanings, the word heroes refers to the great men who have fought hard and became deities or famous. These heroes are also known to have protected their land during the times of danger and crisis. The heroes in Greek mythology are known for many different reasons; some of them went to the Underworld and fought with monsters, others fought with giants, sea serpents and dragons, while others are known due to their family tragedies more than anything else. The heroes of the Greek mythology became immortals, since the Gods acknowledged their fame and courage. The enduring fights and stories of these heroes moved the Gods who made them immortal, offering them a place among the Gods and deities of the Mt Olympus. However, these heroes were most popular because they were human and because they would exhibit weaknesses, they would make mistakes and would share their passions with other people - characteristics that all humans can identify with. Greek mythology presents us with the adventures and passions of Greek heroes; it also