Goddess figures in ancient Aegean in the light of myths and descriptions: Origin, integration and metamorphosis

Throughout the history, societies which had lived in different areas had been developed a relationship with each other through, trade, social, cultural, religious and political and with that, there had been a cultural exchange. Aegean, East Mediterranean, and Mesopotamian cultures had had a tendency to similar religious figures since the first age. Their religions, with the tradition which had been begun with Sumerians, had an organized pantheon with hierarchically lined divine figures and within the pantheon, these divine figures had different tasks and talents. Even though these figures are alike with each other, their features had changed and their values had decreased or increased, according to the culture which they belong in. Transfer of the material which belongs in Greek and east world can be based on the contact through the East Mediterranean and the Anatolia, since the Late Bronze Age. Mesopotamian myths and characters had been reformed and retold by the Greek bards, whilst protecting their essence in the background. In this regard, the colonialization, rise of the city-state and the sea trade had affected the transfer of myths and customs. Within the context of female goddesses which belongs in the ancient Greek culture goddesses Gaia Aphrodite, Rhea, Hekate, Hera, Demeter, Persephone, Hestia, Athena, and Artemis had differentiated and assumed the divided functions of the almighty Mother Goddess, who can be traced back to the Mesopotamia. Similarities between Mesopotamia, East Mediterranean, Anatolian and Greek cultures analyzed through goddesses. Key Words: Goddess', Mythology, Greek, Anatolia, Mesopotamia.