Transcript Greek Mythology

Greek
Mythology
What is Mythology?
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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.
Types of Myths
Explanatory Myths:
Myths that answer natural questions about
natural objects.
 Aesthetic Myths:
Myths that have no purpose except to
entertain.
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Why Study Mythology?
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We study mythology
because it is the
religion, the science,
and the literature of
people from the past.
Creation Myths
HOW THE WORLD WAS CREATED!
World Map
Ancient Greece Map
ITALY
GREECE
AFRICA
Greek gods - Family Tree
ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky
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Roman name:
Jupiter
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Symbol:
Thunder bolts
Poseidon: god of the oceans
Zeus’ brother
 Roman Name:
Neptune
 Symbol: Trident
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HADES: god of the
underworld
Brother of Zeus
and Poseidon
 Roman Name:
Pluto
 Symbol: Invisible
Helmet
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HERA: Queen of the gods
Wife of Zeus
 Roman Name:
Juno
 Symbol: Golden
Crown
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HESTIA: goddess of home and hearth
Zeus’ virgin sister
 Roman Name:
Vesta
 Symbol: Sacred
Fire
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DEMETER: goddess of grain and harvest
Responsible for the
creation of seasons
 Also known for
fertility
 Roman Name: Ceres
 Symbol: Rake
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ATHENA: goddess of wisdom and
law
Daughter of Zeus
 Roman Name:
Minerva
 Symbol: Armor and
an Owl
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APOLLO: god of the sun
Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis
 Roman Name: Apollo
 Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp
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ARTEMIS: goddess of the hunt and
moon
Daughter of Zeus
and twin sister of
Apollo
 Roman Name: Diana
 Symbol: Silver bow
and arrow
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APHRODITE: goddess of Beauty and
Love
Daughter of Zeus
 Roman Name: Venus
 Symbol: Roses and
Doves
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ARES: god of War
Son of Zeus and
Hera
 Roman Name: Mars
 Symbol: Sword and
Spear
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HEPHAESTUS: god of fire and
forge
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Son of Hera
Fatherless
Roman Name: Vulcan
Symbol: Anvil and Hammer
HERMES: Messenger of the gods
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Son of Zeus
Responsible for guiding
souls to the underworld
Roman Name: Mercury
Symbol: Winged
Sandals