Greek mythology in popular culture

Alright, kiddo, so about Greek mythology in popular culture. You know how we like stories about heroes and villains, right? Well, the Greeks had their own stories and they called them myths.

These stories were about powerful gods and goddesses who controlled things like nature and the weather, and brave heroes who went on exciting adventures. They also had scary monsters like Medusa, who had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze.

Lots of people still love these myths today! They show up in movies, TV shows, books, and even video games. Have you heard of the movie Hercules, or the cartoon show Percy Jackson? Those are both stories inspired by Greek myths.

Sometimes people use Greek mythology to explain things in their own stories. For example, in the Harry Potter books, a character named Argus Filch is named after Argus Panoptes, who was a giant with a hundred eyes that could see everything.

In the end, Greek mythology is like a big, amazing storybook. People love it because it has heroes, villains, magic, and excitement - everything that makes a good story!