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Greek and Roman Mythology

Greek and Roman Mythology. Brief Introduction. Mighty Rome. Rome was founded in 759 B.C.E. Ruled by an emperor but was the closest form of democracy of it’s time. Romans were polytheistic- they believed in may gods. The Roman Empire . Roman Architectures .

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Greek and Roman Mythology

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  1. Greek and Roman Mythology Brief Introduction

  2. Mighty Rome • Rome was founded in 759 B.C.E. • Ruled by an emperor but was the closest form of democracy of it’s time. • Romans were polytheistic- they believed in may gods.

  3. The Roman Empire

  4. Roman Architectures

  5. Some Famous Romans You May Know • Julius Caesar-Emperor • Mark Antony-Ruler • Sparticus- Slave and Gladiator

  6. Why did the Romans tell Myths? • They wanted to warn people against harmful events • They need a explanation for things they did not understand • They needed entertainment

  7. Do We Tell Myths? • Yes! • We have myths just like the Romans. • Do you know and modern day myths? • George Washington and the Cherry Tree • Paul Bunyon • Johnny Appleseed • Bloody Mary

  8. Types of Myths • Creation • Explanation • Lesson • Entertainment

  9. Said to be where the Gods and Goddesses lived. Mount. Olympus

  10. The Underworld • Not like our version of hell. • Every mortal who died was thought to go there. • Ruled by Hades

  11. The Gods and Goddesses The Twelve Olympians

  12. Zeus/Jupiter • King of all Gods • Husband of Hera • Overthrew his father Cronus to become king. • Symbol: Lightning

  13. Hera/Juno • Goddess of marriage, Queen of Gods • Wife of Zeus • Very jealous wife • Symbol: Peacock, Cow, Wedding Ring

  14. Aphrodite/Venus • Goddess of Love and Beauty • Wife of Hephaestus • Mother of Cupid • Symbol: Dove and Swan

  15. God of Fire and Forge Husband to Venus Only ugly God Symbols: Hammer, Quail Hephaestus/Vulcan

  16. Hades/Pluto • God of Underworld • Husband of Persephone • Symbol: Cap of invisibility

  17. Artemis/Diana • Virgin Goddess of the moon and the hunt • Twin of Apollo • Symbols: Moon and Deer

  18. Apollo • God of Light and Music • Twin to Artemis • Symbols: Lyre and Sun

  19. Ares/Mars • God of War • Lover of Aphrodite • Symbol: Dog and Boar

  20. Hermes/Mercury • Messenger God • Helper of Mankind • Symbols: Crane, Winged sandals

  21. Athena/Minerva • Goddess of War and Wisdom • Symbols: Owl and olive tree

  22. Poseidon/Neptune • God of the sea • Brother to Zeus • Symbols: Trident, Seahorse

  23. Hestia/Vesta • Goddess of the home and hearth • Symbol: Fireplace • Gave up her place on Mt. Olympus and her place as an Olympian.

  24. Other Gods and Goddesses Titans and others

  25. Hercules • Son of Zeus and a mortal woman • Hera was jealous of him and tried many times to kill him. • Hera drove him to kill his family and then made him perform the twelve labors.

  26. Demeter and Persephone • Mother and daughter who were separated by Hades • Demeter was the goddess of Earth’s vegetation • She was the cause of season change

  27. Medusa • Had snakes for hair • If a person looked at her they turned to stone. • Once a beautiful Goddess, changed as a punishment.

  28. Greek and Roman Monsters and Creatures

  29. Pegasus • Winged Horse • Sprang from Medusa’s body after her head was cut off by the hero Perseus.

  30. Monster was half man and half bull Was fed men once a year Minotaur

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