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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. What is Mythology ?. Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. There were no scientists or teachers to explain why things happened - like why we have 4 seasons, for example.

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology

  2. What is Mythology? • Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. • There were no scientists or teachers to explain why things happened - like why we have 4 seasons, for example. • They made up their own stories to explain why and how things worked. • These stories are called MYTHS.

  3. Types of Myths • Explanatory Myths: Myths that answer natural questions about natural objects. • Aesthetic Myths: Myths that have no purpose except to entertain.

  4. Why Study Mythology? • We study mythology because it is the religion, the science, and the literature of people from the past.

  5. A Creation Myth

  6. Greek gods - Family Tree

  7. ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky • Roman name: Jupiter • Symbol: Thunder bolts

  8. Poseidon: god of the oceans • Zeus’ brother • Roman Name: Neptune • Symbol: Trident

  9. HADES: god of the underworld • Brother of Zeus and Poseidon • Roman Name: Pluto • Symbol: Invisible Helmet

  10. HERA: Queen of the gods • Wife of Zeus • Roman Name: Juno • Symbol: Golden Crown

  11. HESTIA:goddess of home and hearth • Zeus’ virgin sister • Roman Name: Vesta • Symbol: Hearth, Sacred Fire

  12. DEMETER:goddess of grain and harvest • Responsible for the creation of seasons • Also known for fertility • Roman Name: Ceres • Symbol: Rake, wheat

  13. ATHENA:goddess of wisdom and law • Daughter of Zeus • Roman Name: Minerva • Symbol: Armor and an Owl

  14. APOLLO: god of the sun • Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis • Roman Name: Helios • Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp

  15. ARTEMIS:goddess of the hunt and moon • Daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo • Roman Name: Diana • Symbol: Silver bow and arrow

  16. APHRODITE:goddess of Beauty and Love • Married HEPHAESTUS • Roman Name: Venus • Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells

  17. ARES: god of War • Son of Zeus and Hera • Roman Name: Mars • Symbol: Sword and Spear

  18. HEPHAESTUS:god of fire and forge • Son of Hera • Fatherless • Roman Name: Vulcan • Symbol: Anvil and Hammer

  19. HERMES:Messenger of the gods • Son of Zeus • Responsible for guiding souls to the underworld • Roman Name: Mercury • Symbol: Winged Sandals & Helmet

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