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TABLE OF CONTENTS UPDATE. 3/28/14 Greek Mythology page 48 3/28/14 Mythology Facebook page 49. Greek Mythology. Agenda. Come in, get settled – 5 minutes Mythology presentation – 20 minutes Writing prompt – 10 minutes Creative activity – 30 minutes Exit ticket – 5 minutes

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  1. TABLE OF CONTENTS UPDATE 3/28/14 Greek Mythology page 48 3/28/14 Mythology Facebook page 49

  2. Greek Mythology

  3. Agenda Come in, get settled – 5 minutes Mythology presentation – 20 minutes Writing prompt – 10 minutes Creative activity – 30 minutes Exit ticket – 5 minutes Clean up/line up – 10 minutes

  4. What is Mythology? Greek word “myth” means story or legend Mythology means a collection of myths. Greek mythology is a collection of stories about Ancient Greece’s gods or heroes.

  5. How many Greek gods are there? There are 376 different Greek gods in Greek mythology! Today we will just learn about a few of the most famous gods and goddesses.

  6. Zeus The god of Greek gods, The god of the sky Family: Spouse= Hera Mom = Rhea Dad = Kronos *Had LOTS of children, including: Athena, Hercules, Ares Symbol = Thunderbolt Strengths = Powerful, strong, charming Weaknesses = Moody, cheats on Hera often with other women Appearance : old, bearded, strong, olive leaves in hair

  7. Hera The queen of the gods, The protector of marriage Family: Spouse = Zeus Mom = Rhea Dad = Kronos Children = Ares, Hebe, Eris, and Eileithyia Symbols = Pomegranate, Peacock feather Strengths = Determined defender of marriage Weaknesses = Jealous, married to Zeus Appearance : Young, the most beautiful goddess

  8. Ares The god of war Family: Spouse= None Mom = Hera Dad = Zeus Children = Diomedes, Cycnus *The ONLY son of Zeus and Hera *Parents did not like him very much, which may be why he is the god of war. Symbol = Spear Strengths = Decisive, determined, fearless Weaknesses = Angry, bloodthirsty, impulsive Appearance : Young, bearded, handsome

  9. Apollo The god of the sun and music Family: Spouse= None Mom = Leto Dad = Zeus Children = Orpheus, Asklepios, and more Twin sister = Artemis Symbol = The sun, bow Strengths = Creative Weaknesses = Falls in love with too many people Appearance : Young, curly hair, handsome

  10. Aphrodite The goddess of love and beauty Family: Spouse= Hephaestus Dione= Hera Dad = Zeus Children = Eros Symbol = Magic belt that makes people fall in love Strengths = Beautiful, compassionate Weaknesses = Full of herself Appearance : Beautiful, young woman

  11. Dionysus The god of theatre and wine Family: Spouse= Adriadne Mom = Semele (Human) Dad = Zeus • Children = Many, including Oenopion and Staphylos Symbol = Grapes, wine cups Strengths = Fun Weaknesses = Plays too much Appearance : Dark hair, beard

  12. Poseidon The god of the sea Family: • Spouse=Amphitrite Mom = Rhea Dad = Kronos • Children = Many, including Pegasus and Triton Symbol = Trident Strengths = Creative Weaknesses = Warlike, moody, and unpredicatable Appearance : Old man with a beard, wears seashells

  13. Which of these Greek gods or goddesses are most like you? In your interactive notebook, explain which of these gods and goddesses is most like you and why. Minimum 4 sentences.

  14. Make a Facebook Profile for the god(dess) you are most similar to! Make sure you are using facts from the Powerpoint to make decisions about what to put in the profile. Profile Picture- A picture of your Greek god or goddess Cover Photo- A picture that represents what this god or goddess is in charge of Who would your god or goddess be friends with?What would your god or goddess be likely to “Like” on Facebook?

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