Transcript Foundations of Mythology - Glassboro Public Schools

Foundations of Mythology
Mount Olympus
 Home of Zeus and 12
Olympian Gods and
Goddesses
 Located Northeast of
Greece, in a region called
Thessaly
12 Greek Gods and
Goddesses
 Aphrodite- Goddess of love,
romance, and beauty.
 Apollo- Beautiful God of sun,
light, medicine, and music.
 Ares- Dark God of war who
loves Aphrodite.
 Artemis- Independent
Goddess of the hunt, the
forest, wildlife, childbirth, and
the moon. Sister to Apollo.
 Athena- Goddess of wisdom,
war, and crafts.
 Demeter- Goddess of
agriculture.
 Hephaestus- Lame God of
fire and forge.
 Hera- Wife of Zeus, protector
of marriage, familiar with
magic.
12 Greek Gods and Goddess
 Hermes- The speedy
message of Gods, God of
Business.
 Hestia- Calm Goddess of
home and home life.
 Poseidon- God of sea,
horses, and earthquakes.
 Zeus- Supreme Lord of
Gods, God of sky,
symbolized by the
thunderbolt.
15 Concepts Found in Greek
Mythology
 Laws of Hospitality
 Trust in the gods for help
 Hubris/ Overwhelming Pride
 Man is at the mercy of the
and Arrogance
gods
 Power is Transitory
 Cleverness is valued
 Justice Prevails over
 Burial rites are sacred
Fairness
 Never Insult a god
 Never know when you’ll meet
a god
 Always be merciful to the
weak
 Women are the source of evil
15 Concepts Found in Greek
Mythology
 Moderation in all things
 Suffering is a part of life
 Life is not fair
Mythology’s Great Heroes
 Perseus
 Theseus
 Hercules
 Percy Jackson?
7 Stage Journey of the Hero
 Call to Adventure
 Cross Threshold
 Sidekick Aid
 Road of Trials
 Slaying the Dragon
 Flight Home
 Master of Two Worlds