Transcript Greek Mythology is all around us!

Greek Mythology is all around
us!
English 9
• Baking Soda
• Representation of the
Greek God of fire and
forge
• Hephaestos (Vulcan)
• Venus Razor is a
popular women’s
shaving accessory
• Greek name for
Goddess – Aphrodite
• Goddess of beauty
and love
• Exclusive auto rental
club
• Winged horse that
was born from
Medusa’s head when
she was killed.
• More than one hero
sought the help of this
“ultimate ride” to
achieve their goal.
• Popular gum
• Three pronged spear
of Poseidon – God of
the seas
• In Greek – “Tria”
three and “donti”
means tooth
• Muffler Company
• Greek King with the
“Golden Touch”transformed all he
touched to gold
• FTD Florist
• Hermes
• Greek God –Mythical
messenger of the gods
• Atlas Van Lines –
moving company
• Popular name for
travel agencies all
over the world.
• The Greek god Atlas
was in fact a Titan
who was punished to
hold the Sky on his
shoulders.
• Shoe Company –
Nike
• Logo represents the
wing of the Greek
Goddess – Nike
• Nike – the Greek
goddess of victory
• Coffee company
• The women is a siren.
• In Greek mythology
the siren lured people
to them with their
beautiful songs and
killed them.
• Encounter sirens in
The Odyssey
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• High School Mascott – Spartan :
Spartans believed themselves to be of
"true" Greek lineage. Greek warrior
state devoted to discipline.
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• The movie Juno – Roman name for Hera - She is a goddess of
fidelity in marriage and were severely jealous.
Your Assignment
Find your own example of Greek or Roman Mythology in popular culture