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Greek Mythology. Let the Adventure Begin! Miss Neri 8 th Grade English. Where is Greece?. Greece (A Closer View). Role of Mythology in Ancient Society. Religion is over 2000 years old! - Greeks were very religious; many gods -made sacrifices to their gods Explain the Unknown
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Greek Mythology Let the Adventure Begin! Miss Neri 8th Grade English
Role of Mythology in Ancient Society • Religion is over 2000 years old! -Greeks were very religious; many gods -made sacrifices to their gods • Explain the Unknown -Science wasn’t as advanced as it is today -why the sun disappears -Origin of certain constellations -Why certain creatures behave the way they do -How evils- sickness, death, grief were released upon the world -How fire came to man -The changing of the seasons
Role of Mythology cont’ • Creates natural and Social order -humans place in the world -teaches humans how to act right; behave, and you’ll be rewarded in the afterlife. • Entertainment -Oral tradition -exciting tales of heroes and monsters -Remember! Play station, Wii and the Internet were not around 2000 years ago, people had to make their own fun
So why are we learning this? • We come across Greek Mythology almost everyday. Very popular in Literature, Art and Movies • Literature-Odyssey, Iliad • Movies-Troy, Hercules, Fantasia, Little Mermaid • Many words are derived from Greek Mythology Olympic Games Constellations Narcissism Arachnid Titanium Apollo Zodiac symbols Panic Pandora’s box • Entertaining – break from writing!
Mount Olympus (Home of the Gods) • It’s a Real Place!
Zeus • Supreme ruler of the Gods • Lord of the Sky • Weapon was the thunderbolt which he would throw at anyone who made him angry • Married to Hera
Zeus • A real sculpture of Zeus
Hera • Zeus’ wife • She was the protector of marriage and took special care of married women. • Most stories about Hera talk about her jealousy because Zeus was not the most faithful husband.
Sanctuaries of Hera
Poseidon • Brother of Zeus • He was the lord of the sea • Weapon was the trident, which could shake the Earth and shatter any object • Second only to Zeus in power • Under the ocean he had a beautiful golden palace • He rose to the surface in a a chariot drawn by dolphins, sea-horses and other marine creatures • Reputation of having a very bad temper
Hades • Brother of Zeus • Lord of the Underworld – ruled over the dead • Greedy god, very concerned with increasing his subjects • Also the god of wealth • He had a helmet that made him invisible • He was unpitying and terrible-became enraged when anyone tried to leave.
Hestia • Zeus’ sister • Goddess of the Home • Newborn children • Hestia also symbolizes the alliance between the colonies and their mother-cities
Ares • Son of Zeus and Hera • He was disliked by both parents • God of War • He is considered murderous but also a coward
Athena • Daughter of Zeus • She sprang full grown in armor from his forehead and had no mother • She was fierce and brave in battle but only fought to protect the state • Goddess of city, and agriculture and permitted man to tame horses • She stood for wisdom, reason and purity • She was Zeus’ favorite and was allowed to use his weapons
Apollo • Son of Zeus and Leto-not his wife • Twin sister Artemis • God of the archer-he shot with a silver bow • God of healing-taught man medicine • God of light and truth • Important daily task was to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the sun across the sky
Apollo • Why would Rockets be named Apollo?
Aphrodite • The goddess of love, desire and beauty • She had a magical girdle that made people fall in love with her • Vain, ill-tempered and easily offended