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(Greek) (Roman) Aphrodite & Venus

(Greek) (Roman) Aphrodite & Venus. By: Joey Viola. Aphrodite. Greek Goddess of Love, Beauty and Sexuality She was in love with the god Ares, and a mortal named Anchises. APOLLO. APOLLO. DOMAIN- He is the god of music, prophecy, and reason

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(Greek) (Roman) Aphrodite & Venus

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  1. (Greek) (Roman)Aphrodite & Venus By: Joey Viola

  2. Aphrodite • Greek Goddess of Love, Beauty and Sexuality • She was in love with the god Ares, and a mortal named Anchises

  3. APOLLO

  4. APOLLO • DOMAIN- He is the god of music, prophecy, and reason • Son of Zeus and Leto • Had a brother named Artemis

  5. Artemis or Diana

  6. Domain:goddess of the hunt, wilderness, moon and, virginity • Parents:Zeus and Leto • Problems with mortals: Chione was beloved by two gods, Hermes and Apollo, and they boasted that she was prettier than Artemis. Artemis was furious and killed Chione. • Flaws: dislike men • Fascinating fact: She is Apollo’s twin sister

  7. Eric Goldman Athena/Minerva

  8. Basic Info • Goddess of War / Wisdom • Daughter of Zeus • Athena opposed Zeus’ plans and often conspired against him • She isn’t compassionate or emotional • She gave an olive tree as a gift to the greeks

  9. Cronus/Saturn

  10. Relationship: Son of Gaea and Uranus, Married to Rhea • Fame: helps his mother defeat Uranus • Problem: eats all his children, doesn’t listen to his mother • Flaw: seeks power

  11. Demeter Ceres

  12. Background. • Demeter-Greek Ceres-Roman • Demeter or Ceres was the great Olympian goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain, and bread. • Gave grain to humans to make food • Mother of Persephone, goddess or queen of underworld after being abducted by Hates. • Sister of Hates, One of Zeus’ wives • Left other gods and hid herself among mortals as old woman after losing daughter • The earth remained unfertile the entire time Demeter was away from Olympus

  13. Greek Name: Eros Roman Name: Cupid Alexa Stefani

  14. Eros/Cupid • Cupid was the god of love and desire in Roman Mythology. • The name Cupid is a combination of Cupido (desire) and Amor (love) • Cupid was the son of Venus • Eros was the god of love and beauty in Greek Mythology • Eros was the son of the goddess Aphordite • Eros and Cupid were well liked and did not have any enemies

  15. Dionysus

  16. Facts • God of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine. • Semele • god of intoxicaion and drunkness • Is listed on some lists as one of the 12 olympians

  17. Ares/Mars Greek/Roman god of war

  18. Ares/Mars Origin • One of the twelve Olympians • Son of Zeus and Hera • Represents physical or violent aspect of war. • Birds of Ares – Flock of feather dart dropping birds that he used in war, along with Vultures and dogs

  19. Helios, HyperionSOL

  20. Helios • Helios-Sun God • Always in the sky • Floated on a golden cup at night and traveled East to West • Wore a purple robe • Had a mortal son, Phaethon • The town, Heliopis, in Egypt is named after him • Helios was a witness to various events or oaths sworn • Father-Hyperion, Mother-Theia, Sisters-Eos and Selene • Selene was the moon and Eos was dawn • Helios was known as a mighty charioteer

  21. Gaea Ge, Earth, Terra

  22. Greek Goddess who represented Earth • Known as the Supreme Goddess • Mother of The Titans, Olympians, Humans Furies and other early people/creatures

  23. Hades, Pluto / Pluto, Dis

  24. Hades, Pluto / Pluto, Dis Son of Cronus and Rhea, and Brother of Zeus Ruler of the Underworld “Tartarus” Married to Persephone whom he kidnapped and took to the underworld. This caused Demeter, mother of Persephone to begin killing life on earth. His character is fierce and deceptive. He has a three headed dog named Cerberus who guards the underworld gates.

  25. Hephaestus Vulcan, Mulciber

  26. Son of Zeus and Hera • Thrown out of heaven because he was lame, raised as a master craftsman • Only god to return to Mt. Olympus • Skilled blacksmith, he created all the thrones on Mt. Olympus • Created golden thrown for Hera which did not allow her to leave

  27. Hera (Greek) Juno (Roman) By: Jacqueline Staskel

  28. Hera is the sister and wife of Zeus • She was the queen of all the gods, and also the goddess of marriage. • She was known to be mean and selfish and generally unpleasant to be around • Hera spends a lot of her time trying to get back at Zeus for having other girlfriends besides her. When one of Zeus's girlfriends has a baby, Hera hates that baby and tries to get rid of it. • Hera's Symbol or Attribute is the peacock. Because she was the queen of the gods, and the peacock was a symbol of royalty.

  29. Heracles / Hercules

  30. Facts • Born in Thebes, Greece • Son of Zeus and Alcmene • Spouses: Megara, then Hebe • Was enemies with Hera • He got angry easily and would hurt people in the process • He was punished by the Oracle of Delphi, and given 12 labors • Very dangerous missions

  31. Hermes/Mercury

  32. Hermes/Mercury • Was the Greek/Roman god of animals, husbandry, roads, travel, hospitality, heralds, diplomacy, trade, thievery, language, writing, persuasion, cunning, athletic contests, gymnasiums, astronomy, and astrology. • Son of Zeus and Maia • Had a dispute with Apollo but eventually eased things over and became friends • Claim to fame: Stealing Apollo’s cattle • Flaw – Sometimes is a prankster and jokester in serious situations

  33. Hestia/Vesta

  34. Virgin goddess of hearth, architecture, and of the right ordering of family and domesticity • Daughter of Cronus and Rhea • Sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter and Hera • Not suited with Aphrodite's ways of romance and marriage • Lacks assertiveness and outer ambition • Chose to spend most of her time on Earth with mortals

  35. PERSEPHONE,Proserpina

  36. INFO Persephoneis the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Goddess of spring growth. Queen of the underworld, she was abducted by Hades, the king of the underworld.

  37. Zeus/Jupiter

  38. Zeus • King of God’s • Married to Hera, he was seen to be both evil and kind to mortals • Other gods deceived and tricked Zeus • He has access to many women so he would rape them for no reason • Hera would harass the other women that Zeus made love with

  39. Odysseus/Ulysses

  40. Odysseus/Ulysses • Fame: King of Itchica, Homer’s Odyssey, led Greeks to Victory against Trojans • Relationships: husband of Penelope, father of Telemachus, and son of Laërtes and Anticlea • Attributes: intelligence and strength • Flaws: pride and cruelty

  41. Uranus/Coelus Ray Nguyen

  42. Uranus/Coelus • God of the Sky, and had many children with Gaea. (Also the son of Gaea) • His son Chronus, castrated his father and threw his family jewels out to sea. • Aphrodite was born from this because of this.

  43. Poseidon ~ Neptune By : Trevor Stefan Giuseppe Guzy

  44. Poseidon/Neptune • God of the Sea (also “Earth-Shaker”) • Son of Cronus (leader of frst generation of Titans) and Rhea (“the mother of gods”) • Brother, Zeus, was the god of sky and thunder • Poseidon always tried to take over Greek cities but always lost. • Athena gave an olive tree to Athens and was chosen over Poseidon • Poseidon then flooded the area to overcome his anger

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