2010 Deities Project

1. 2010 Deities Project Presentation by: Quintus Caelius Creticus

2. Definitions Deity-A god, goddess, a divine character, nature, or Supreme Being. Olympian-Pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon as the gods of classical Greece, or of resembling characteristic of, or suitable to the Gods of Olympus. Attribute-Something implied as belonging to a person, thing, or group; a quality, character, characteristic, or property of. Sphere of Influence-A field of activity or operation with which the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, or opinions of others. Provenance-Place or source of origin Citations Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 05 Oct. 2010. <http://dictionary.reference.com/>.

3. Parents of the Olympians Zeus- Kronos and Rhea Hades- Kronos and Rhea Poseidon- Kronos and Rhea Hestia- Kronos and Rhea Hera- Kronos and Rhea

4. Zeus Deity: Zeus Greek Name: Zeus Roman Name: Jupiter, Jove Parentage: Kronos and Rhea Sphere of Influence: Main God of Greek and Rome, and king of the Gods. He was also the god of sky and weather, law, order, and fate. Attributes: A lightning bolt, royal scepter, and eagle. Birthplace: Diktaion Cave Place Favored: Greece and Rome

5. This picture is one that exemplifies Zeus’s almighty power. It shows his omnipotent strength and power over all the Gods using his lightning bolt and his eagle. This particular image spoke to me because it clearly displays Zeus’s attributes. I chose this image because it was very accurate when it comes to this god’s demeanor. This image obviously shows Zeus’s characteristics toward life and the other gods. Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

6. This picture is one that shows Zeus’s immense power that achieves greatness. It displays his all-powerful strength and capability. This particular image spoke to me because it clearly recognizes Zeus’s behavior toward the human race and the other gods. I chose this image because it was out of the ordinary since it manifestly displays Zeus himself. This image is one that truly exhibits this god’s demeanor and skills. Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.

7. Hades Deity: Hades Greek Name: Hades, Ades, Aidoneus Roman Name: Unseen One Parentage: Kronos and Rhea Sphere of Influence: King of the Underworld. Also, the god of death and the dead, and of the hidden wealth of the world. Attributes: A dark-bearded man, crown, scepter, key Birthplace: He was devoured by his father Place Favored: The Underworld

8. This particular image of Hades displays his supreme power of the Underworld. It shows him sitting on his throne as king of his land. This particular picture spoke to me because it foretells the story of Hades, and his ruling of the Underworld. I chose this image because it truly demonstrates Hades’s attributes—crown, scepter, ruler, and dark beard. This specific masterpiece acutely shows Hades as King of the Underworld. Ancient Art: Pre-476 A.D.

9. This distinct picture exemplifies Hades’s all- powerful strength on his dog Cerberus. It displays his Supreme Being of physique. His dog Cerberus too, is quite a powerhouse. This image spoke to me because his shows Hades’s and Cerberus’s flare of intensity over the Underworld. I shows this noteworthy image because it exerts the fact that Hades is the Supreme Ruler of the Underworld. This picture precisely shows his being, and Cerberus’s as well. Modern Art: Post-1400 A.D.