The power of vehicles in hebrew and greek mythology

Abstract

The twentieth century began with the show of automobile speed promising success and power to their owners. Nevertheless, in less than 100 years,the car suffered the loss of charm, because it was held responsible for environmental and social impacts. This article, however, shows that in the mythological narratives of Greek and Hebrew the power and status were already associated with vehicles like cattle, donkeys, horses or chariots. The study concludes that transport in these works, made over two millennia, were also interpreted as vehicles of good or evil.