Transcript Interactive Powerpoint Lesson

INTRODUCTION TO GREEK
GODS AND GODDESSES
MR. NOSS
9TH GRADE ENGLISH
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INTRODUCTION
• Before reading Homer’s The Odyssey, please complete this interactive PowerPoint assignment to
familiarize yourself with the Greek Gods and Goddesses.
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Gods/Goddesses
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THE GOD/GODDESS
Aphrodite
Apollo
Ares
Artemis
Athena
Demeter
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Dionysius
Zeus
Hades
Hera
Hermes
Hephaestus
Poseidon
APHRODITE
• Goddess of love and beauty
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Daughter of Zeus and Dione
• Married to Hephaestus
• Can change her appearance to whatever you see most beautiful
• Symbol: the Dove
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APOLLO
• God of the sun, archery, music, poetry, prophecy, and medicine
• Son of Zeus and Leto
• Twin brother of Artemis
• Symbol: the lyre, laurel wreath
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ARES
• God of War (opposite of Athena, Ares represents the violent aspects of war)
• Son of Zeus and Hera
• Symbol: A bloody spear, a wild boar
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ARTEMIS
• Goddess of the moon, the hunt, and young maidens
• Daughter of Zeus and Leto
• Twin sister of Apollo
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Symbol: The moon, the deer
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ATHENA
• Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Useful Arts
• Daughter of Zeus
• Born full grown and clad in armor from Zeus' forehead
• Symbol: The owl
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DEMETER
• Goddess of Agriculture
• Daughter of Cronus and Rhea
• Responsible for the change of seasons
• Symbol: Torch, Corn plant
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DIONYSUS
• God of Fertility and Wine
• Dionysus was the son of Zeus and Semele
• Only god with a mortal parent
• Symbol: the leopard, the grape vine
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HADES
• God of the Underworld and Wealth
• Hades was the brother of Zeus and Poseidon
• Symbol: the helm of darkness, helmet of invisibility, pitchfork
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HERA
• Goddess of Marriage, Mothers and Families
• Hera was Zeus' wife and sister
• Symbol: pomegranate, cow, peacock
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HERMES
• God of the Roadways, Travelers, Merchants and Thieves
• Son of Zeus and Maia
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Messenger of the gods
• Symbol: the caduceus ( the winged staff with two snakes wrapped around it)
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HEPHAESTUS
• God of blacksmiths and fire
• Son of Zeus and Hera
• Ugliest god, who married the most beautiful, Aphrodite
• Symbol: The anvil and hammer
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POSEIDON
• God of the Sea
• Brother of Zeus and Hades
• He was second to Zeus in power
• Created the horse to impress Demeter
• Symbol: Three-pointed trident
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ZEUS
• God of the Sky
• King of the Gods
• Brother of Poseidon and Hades
• Married to Hera
• Symbol: Eagle, thunderbolt
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QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING 1
Can you name the God who is associated with travelers and thieves?
A. Apollo
B. Zeus
C. Hephaestus
D. Hermes
TRY AGAIN!
• Zeus of the God of the Sky
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Question 1
WHOOPS!
• Apollo is the God of the sun, archery, music, poetry, prophecy, and medicine
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Question 1
ALMOST!
• Hephaestus is the God of blacksmiths and fire
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Question 1
NICE JOB!
• Hermes is also known as the messenger if the gods
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Question 2
QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING 2
Who is the father of Athena?
A. ZEUS
B. HADES
C. POSEIDON
D. HERMES
CORRECT!
• Nice job! Remember, Athena was born full size, in armor from the head of Zeus
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Question 3
TRY AGAIN!
• Hades is not the father of Athena
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Question 2
WHOOPS!
• Poseidon is not the father of Athena
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Question 2
NICE TRY, BUT NOT QUITE
• Hermes is not the father of Athena
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Question 2
QUESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING 3
Who is the Goddess of Agriculture?
A. HERA
B. ARTEMIS
C. DEMETER
D. ZEUS
NOT QUITE!
• Hera is the Goddess of Marriage and the home
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Question 3
WHOOPS!
• Artemis is the Goddess of the Hunt!
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Question 3
NICE JOB!!
• Demeter is the Goddess of Agriculture
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presentation
ALMOST!
• Zeus is the God of the Sky
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Question 3
CONGRATULATIONS!!
You are know an expert on the Greek Gods and Goddesses! Please click here to return to the title slide for the
next student.