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Greek Mythology: Let the Adventure Begin!

Explore the fascinating world of Greek Mythology through exciting tales of heroes, gods, and monsters. Discover the role of mythology in ancient society, from creating natural order to providing entertainment through oral traditions. Learn about key Greek gods like Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and more, and unravel the origins of legends that continue to inspire literature, art, and movies today. Delve into the captivating myths that explain the unknown, from the changing of seasons to the behaviors of creatures, and uncover the enduring impact of Greek mythology on our language and everyday lives.

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Greek Mythology: Let the Adventure Begin!

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  1. Greek Mythology Let the Adventure Begin! Miss Neri 8th Grade English

  2. Where is Greece?

  3. Greece (A Closer View)

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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!

  7. Mount Olympus (Home of the Gods) • It’s a Real Place!

  8. The Gods at Home

  9. 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

  10. Zeus • A real sculpture of Zeus

  11. 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.

  12. Hera

  13. Sanctuaries of Hera

  14. 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

  15. Poseidon

  16. 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.

  17. Hades

  18. Hestia • Zeus’ sister • Goddess of the Home • Newborn children • Hestia also symbolizes the alliance between the colonies and their mother-cities

  19. Hestia

  20. Ares • Son of Zeus and Hera • He was disliked by both parents • God of War • He is considered murderous but also a coward

  21. Ares

  22. 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

  23. Athena

  24. 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

  25. Apollo • Why would Rockets be named Apollo?

  26. 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

  27. Aphrodite

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