Transcript Greek Mythology Gods, Heroes, and Monsters

Greek Mythology
Gods 101
By: Marisa Miele
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Gods 101
Gods and
Goddesses are
immortal and
sought after for
help by the
humans and
heroes.
There are 3 types:
The Titans (elder
gods, ruled before the
Olympians)
The Olympians
(group of 12 gods,
overthrew the Titans)
The Lesser Gods.
Who threw the Titans out of
power?
And how many were there?
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Answer:
The Olympians.
There were 12 of them.
GODS
Click on each God to learn about them
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Zeus
Eros
Apollo
Poseidon
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ZEUS
Zeus was the god
of the sky and
ruler of the
Olympian gods.
Brothers were:
Poseidon and
Hades
He was
married to
Hera
His weapon was
a thunderbolt
which he hurled
at those who
displeased him.
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to answer
questions about
Zeus.
Who are Zues’
Brothers?
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Mythology 101 Worksheet.
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for the
answer!
Poseidon and
Hades
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next
question.
What is Zeus’
weapon?
A. A spear
B. A thunderbolt
C. A lasso
D. A trident
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Eros
God of
love
Son of
Aphrodite
Weapon is darts or
arrows
He is Represented as
blindfolded Because “Love
is……
A. blind
B. Deaf
C. Gross
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Had a twin
sister,
Artemis
Apollo
Son of Music. He
played the golden
lyre.
His Daily task
was to harness
his chariot with
four horses and
drive the Sun
across the sky.
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What was Apollo’s daily job?
What did he use to help him?
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He used a chariot
and 4 horses to
help him pull the
sun across the sky.
POSEIDON
= God of the Sea,
protector of all waters
He was widely worshiped by
sailors. =
= His weapon is a trident,
which can shake the earth,
and shatter any object.
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watch a movie on The
Olympian Gods.
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GODDESSES…..
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GODS…
GODDESSES
• Athena
• Aphrodite
• Hera
• Artemis
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Daughter
of Zeus.
ATHENA
She invented the
bridle, which
permitted man to
tame horses, the
trumpet, the flute,
the pot, the rake, the
plow, the yoke, the
ship, and the
chariot.
She is fierce
and brave
in battle.
She was the
embodiment of
wisdom, reason,
and purity.
She was Zeus's favorite
child and was allowed
to use his weapons
including his
thunderbolt.
Athena is the
Greek virgin
goddess of reason,
intelligent activity,
arts and literature.
She is the goddess
of the city,
handicrafts, and
agriculture.
Name 3 things that
Athena invented.
Write them on your worksheet.
Some items that Athena invented
were:
The Flute
The Bridle
The Plow
The Rake
The Trumpet
&
The Ship
APHRODITE
Some say she is
the daughter of
Zeus.
she has a magical
girdle that compels
anyone she wishes
to desire her.
Aphrodite is the
goddess of love,
desire and beauty.
Hera
She was very
jealous of Zeus
due to his
infidelities to
her.
She was
known as the
Protector of
marriage
She was Zeus’
wife and sister.
Her sacred
animal was
the peacock.
She
married
Zeus out
of shame
for him
tricking
her into
loving
him.
On your worksheet,
describe Hera in your own
words.
Daughter of
Zeus and Leto.
Artemis
Twin brother is
Apollo
Protector of
the young
Virgin
Goddess,
and
Goddess
of
chastity.
Huntsman
of the gods
Lady of the
wild things
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Question: Who is Artemis’ twin brother?
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Answer: Her twin brother was
Apollo!!!
Watch the following video
of The Olympian
Goddesses.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxynGjncprE
Please use the following links, this
presentation, and the videos to construct a
poster of the deity of your choosing.
Directions will be given to you.
References:
www.youtube.com
www.greekmythology.com
www.mythweb.com
www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth