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Deities

Deities. Gage Wellington Hora 1. Definitions. Deity -divine character or nature, esp. that of the Supreme Being; divinity Olympian -pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece

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Deities

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  1. Deities Gage Wellington Hora 1

  2. Definitions • Deity-divine character or nature, esp. that of the Supreme Being; divinity • Olympian-pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece • Attribute-something attributed as belonging to a person, thing, group, etc.; a quality, character, characteristic, or property: Sensitivity is one of his attributes • Sphere of Influence-any area in which one nation wields dominant power over another or others • Provenance-place or source of origin: The provenance of the ancient manuscript has never been determined.

  3. Parents of the Gods • The Titans of Greek mythology are, in the first generation, the aunts, uncles, and parents of the Olympian gods and goddesses. These Titans are the 12 children of Gaia and Uranus: • Oceanus,Coeus,Crius ,Hyperion,Iapetus,Cronus,Thea,Rhea, Themis,Mnemosyne,Phoebe ,Tethys

  4. Modern Zeus Ancient • Latin Spelling : Zeus • Roman Names: Jupiter, Jove • He was born in the Diktaion cave, where he was nursed by Amaltheia, but conceived by Cronus and Rhea • His sphere of influence was Mount olympus and the Human world • His attributes were the lightning bolt, royal scepter, and the eagle • His favorite place to stay was mount olympus

  5. Modern Hades ancient • Latin Spelling: Hades • Translation: Unseen One • The parents were Kronus and Rhea • He ruled the Underworld • was depicted as a dark-bearded and a scepter with a bird • Birthplace: was eaten when born by his father • He favored the underworld and never had risen to the surface

  6. modern ancient Poseidon • Latin Spelling: Poseidon • Translation: Neptune • Parents: Kronos and Rhea • He rules the Ocean] • He is depicted with a Tridon, a dark beard and a sturdy build • Birthplace: he was eaten by his father at birth

  7. modern Hestia ancient • Latin Spelling: Vesta • Translation: Hearth • Parentage: Kronus and Rhea • Her sphere of influence was the Hearths and Homes • Her attributes are a flowered branch and a kettle • Was swallowed at birth • She favored olympus

  8. Hera • Latin Spelling: Hera • Translation: Juno • Parentage: Kronos and Rhea • Her sphere of influence is women, marriage, the sky, and the starry heavens • Usually depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a crown and holding a royal, lotus-tipped staff • She was eaten • She favored Olympus

  9. Works Cited • "Attribute | Define Attribute at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/attribute>. • "Deity | Define Deity at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/deity>. • "Olympian | Define Olympian at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/olympian>. • "Provenance | Define Provenance at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Provenance>. • "Sphere of Influence | Define Sphere of Influence at Dictionary.com." Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 06 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sphere of influence>. • Gill, By N.s. "Titans - Who Were the Titans of Greek Mythology." Ancient / Classical History - Ancient Greece & Rome & Classics Research Guide. Web. 07 Oct. 2010. <http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/religionmyth/g/Titans.htm>.

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