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Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology – Notes (page 1)
Some Important Facts about Greek
Mythology
• Greek culture stressed the importance
of ___.
• The Greeks made their gods in their
own image – like _____! Since the
gods had ____ forms and
personalities, mortals (_____) could
feel comfortable with them.
Some Important Facts about Greek
Mythology
• Greek culture stressed the importance
of man.
• The Greeks made their gods in their
own image – like _____! Since the
gods had ____ forms and
personalities, mortals (_____) could
feel comfortable with them.
Some Important Facts about Greek
Mythology
• Greek culture stressed the importance
of man.
• The Greeks made their gods in their
own image – like people! Since the
gods had ____ forms and
personalities, mortals (_____) could
feel comfortable with them.
Some Important Facts about Greek
Mythology
• Greek culture stressed the importance
of man.
• The Greeks made their gods in their
own image – like people! Since the
gods had human forms and
personalities, mortals (_____) could
feel comfortable with them.
Some Important Facts about Greek
Mythology
• Greek culture stressed the importance
of man.
• The Greeks made their gods in their
own image – like people! Since the
gods had human forms and
personalities, mortals (people) could
feel comfortable with them.
• Mount ______ was viewed as a happy
place and the gods as powerful social
beings who enjoyed _________
______.
• Mount Olympus was viewed as a happy
place and the gods as powerful social
beings who enjoyed _________
______.
• Mount Olympus was viewed as a happy
place and the gods as powerful social
beings who enjoyed hanging out
together.
• The gods were ___ terrifying demons.
• The gods were not terrifying demons.
• Fictional tales called ____ were often
used by ancient people to explain
_____ happenings and teach _____
lessons.
• Myths were examples of early
_______.
• Fictional tales called myths were often
used by ancient people to explain
_____ happenings and teach _____
lessons.
• Myths were examples of early
_______.
• Fictional tales called myths were often
used by ancient people to explain
natural happenings and teach ____
lessons.
• Myths were examples of early
_______.
• Fictional tales called myths were often
used by ancient people to explain
natural happenings and teach moral
lessons.
• Myths were examples of early
_______.
• Fictional tales called myths were often
used by ancient people to explain
natural happenings and teach moral
lessons.
• Myths were examples of early
literature.
Zeus (Jupiter)
• ruler of Mount Olympus
• king of the gods
• god of weather
Symbols
• lightning bolt
• eagle
Poseidon (Neptune)
• god of the sea
• god of earthquakes
• gave horses to mortals
Symbols
• trident (3-pronged)
• dolphins
• horses
Hera (Juno)
• goddess of marriage/children
• goddess of the home
• wife of Zeus (queen of the gods)
Symbols
• peacock
• wedding veil
Demeter (Ceres)
• goddess of crops
• giver of grain and fruit
Symbols
• cornucopia
• sheath of wheat
Ares (Mars)
• god of war (blood & guts war)
• son of Zeus and Hera
• not a nice guy!
Symbols
• sword, shield, helmet
• boar (pig)
Hephaestus (Vulcan)
• god of fire and artisans
(blacksmiths)
• husband of Aphrodite
• only ugly god
• born crippled
Symbols
• anvil
• axe
Hermes (Mercury)
• protects thieves and mischief
makers
• messenger to mortals
• escorts dead to underworld
Symbols
• winged sandals & helmet
• caduceus (stick with
snakes wrapped
around it)
Apollo (Apollo)
• god of the sun
• patron of truth, archery,
music, medicine, & prophecy
• twin to Artemis
Symbols
• sun
• oracle at Delphi
• lyre
Artemis (Diana)
• goddess of the moon
• mighty huntress
• twin to Apollo
Symbols
• moon
• bow and arrow
• small deer (fawn)
Athena (Minerva)
• goddess of wisdom & strategic war
• city god of Athens
• patroness of household crafts
Symbols
• shield, spear, & helmet
• owl
Dionysus (Bacchus)
• god of fertility, of joyous life
and hospitality, and of wild things
• associated with wine and theater
Symbols
• grapes, wine
• theater masks
Aphrodite (Venus)
• goddess of love and beauty
• wife of Hephaestus
Symbols
• dove
• scallop shell
Hades (Pluto)
• god of the underworld
• brother of Zeus and Poseidon
Symbols
• Cerberus (3-headed dog)
• helmet of invisibility
Hestia (Vesta)
• goddess of the hearth (fireplace),
the home, cooking
Symbols
• hearth (fireplace)
• small flame
Business
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5.
god of the underworld
goddess of love and beauty
10.
Roman name is Jupiter
Rod of Asclepius
mighty huntress &
goddess of the moon
15.
Roman name is Venus
goddess of the hearth
20.
• goddess of crops
• giver of grain and fruit
associated with the oracle at Delphi
• god of earthquakes
• gave horses to mortals
25.
helmet of invisibility
god of war (violent war)
30.
Roman name is Minerva
protects thieves & mischief makers
Quick Liners
What are some new and
creative ways to use
Poseidon’s trident?