Characteristics of Greek Mythology

Characteristics of Greek Mythology • Explain why natural events happen • Explain the hierarchy of mythical characters and who they are • Describe human emotion, character traits (positive or negative) and explore the human condition • Explain mysteries of life • Explain creation of humanity

Characteristics of Gods and Goddesses • Expert in specific area (strength, beauty…) • Superhuman beings • Immortal • Had powerful human emotions (love, jealousy…) • The Olympians – 12 chief gods that lived at top of Mt. Olympus • Had complicated relations w/other gods • Examples: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Artemis, Athena…

Characteristics of Heroes and Heroines • People endowed with exceptional qualities • Performed great feats of skill or strength • Some children of gods while others were of royal blood • Rarely had happiness in life/endured great suffering • Can be raised from the dead Examples: Heracles (Hercules), Achilles, Jason, Atalanta…

Characteristics of Monsters and Creatures • Most creatures harmful/hostile • Many heroes vanquished these creatures • Few were helpful like Pegasus Examples: Gorgons, Minotaur, Cyclopes, Hydra, Scylla, Sphinx

Characteristics of Greek Mythology

Characteristics of Greek Mythology

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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology