Day 1: Introduction to Greek Mythology – The Beginning of Time

Story: In the swirling void of Chaos, a new universe is about to be born. Imagine darkness, a gaping void, and then suddenly a force emerges—Gaia, the Earth. From her arises the sky, the sea, and all life as we know it. This is the beginning of Greek mythology—a theology so rich and timeless that its stories echo even in our modern world.

Outline:

1. Chaos: The Original Void.
2. Gaia: The Earth Mother.
3. Uranus: The Sky Father.
4. The First Beings: Titans, Cyclopes, and Hecatoncheires.
5. The Birth of the World: From Union to Separation.

Quiz:

1. What is “Chaos” in the context of Greek mythology?
   • a) A Greek god of war.
   • b) The original void before the universe.
   • c) A mountain in Greece.
   • d) A weapon used by Zeus.
2. Who is considered the Earth Mother in Greek theology?
   • a) Hera.
   • b) Athena.
   • c) Gaia.
   • d) Aphrodite.
3. Which of the following was NOT one of the first beings?
   • a) Olympians.
   • b) Cyclopes.
   • c) Titans.
   • d) Hecatoncheires.
4. How were the Titans related to Gaia?
   • a) They were her neighbors.
   • b) They were her children.
   • c) They were her creators.
   • d) They were her students.
5. What significant event marked the birth of the world in Greek mythology?
   • a) The union of Gaia and Uranus.
   • b) The defeat of the Titans.
   • c) The birth of Zeus.
   • d) The creation of mankind by Prometheus.

Answers: 1. b, 2. c, 3. a, 4. b, 5. a.