Incest in Greek Mythology: Psychological and Sociological Aspects Today

Abstract

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to study the history of incest since ancient times, taking into focus the mythology of the Greeks. Incest in today’s world is considered a taboo in most of the cultures of the world. I will study the Greek myths and folklores and analyse them to examine how the Greeks viewed ancestral relationships. I have chosen the mythological aspect rather than real, historical events for my study as myths expose the mind and character of people. They are the symbolic projections of people’s hopes, values, fears, and aspirations. It may be true that myths are not factual, but then no great literature is. They both reflect profound realities.