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Greek Mythology

Discover the world of Greek mythology, where gods and goddesses on Mount Olympus shaped ancient beliefs, art, and culture. Dive into fascinating myths and legendary tales of creation, heroes, and supernatural events that continue to captivate us today.

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology Gods and Goddess on Mount Olympus

  2. The Greek Gods & Greek Mythology The Gods of Early Man Gods were created to give an explanation for unexplainable phenomena; They were created to quell man’s fears; Gods were either monsters or animals; Gods later became half-animal and half-man.

  3. The Greek Gods & Greek Mythology Classical Greek Gods Gods had human appearance and characteristics; They embodied the Greek ideals of human physical and spiritual beauty; Gods often reflected man’s vanities and short comings; Gods were often humorous; Yet they could be fooled; Gods were important in every aspect of Greek life: home, architecture, drama, painting, sculpture, and war.

  4. The Greek Gods & Greek Mythology Myths An anonymous story having roots in primitive folk beliefs of races or nations and presenting supernatural episodes as a means of interpreting natural events. They attempt to explain creation, divinity, and religion. They probe the meaning of existence. They account for natural phenomena such as lightning (Zeus). They chronicle the adventures or racial heroes (Odysseus).

  5. The Greek Gods & Greek Mythology Origin of the Greek Gods Gods did not create the universe; it created them! Origin of the Greek Gods Gods did not create the universe; it created them! CHAOS HEAVEN AND EARTH (Uranus) (Gaea) TITANS (Rhea & Chronus) OLYMPIAN GODS (The children of Rhea and Chronus)

  6. First Things First • Parents • Uranus (Heaven) • Gaea (Mother Earth) • Children • Cronus (Saturn) & Rhea (Ops) • The Elder Gods (The Titans)

  7. First Things First • Grandchildren (12 Olympians) • Zeus (Jupiter) • Poseidon (Neptune) • Hades (Pluto) • Hestia (Vesta) • Hera (Juno) • Ares (Mars) • Athena (Minerva) • Apollo (Apollo) • Aphrodite (Venus) • Hermes (Mercury) • Artemis (Diana) • Hephaestus • (Vulcan)

  8. Who’s Who on Mount Olympus?

  9. Zeus (Jupiter) Realm • King of the gods • Ruler of mankind • Symbol • Lightning Bolt • Misc. • Hera’s husband

  10. Poseidon (Neptune) Realm • God of sea, horses, • and earthquakes Symbol • Trident -3-pronged • spear

  11. Hades (Pluto) Realm • God of underworld • Misc. • Never lived on Mt. • Olympus • Stole Persephone to • be his wife Symbol • Helmet (makes him • invisible)

  12. Hestia (Vesta) Realm • Goddess of hearth • & home Symbol • Fireplace • (hearth)

  13. Hera (Juno) Realm • Queen of Gods and • protector of married • Women • Misc. • Zeus’ wife • Jealous Symbol • Cow/Peacock

  14. Ares (Mars) Realm • God of war Symbol • Vulture/dog • Misc. • Not liked on • Olympus

  15. Athena (Minerva) Realm • Goddess of Wisdom, • war, and weaving • Misc. • Born from Zeus’ head Symbol • Olive tree

  16. Apollo (Apollo) Realm • God of sun, music, • poetry, & medicine Symbol • Golden lyre/chariot

  17. Aphrodite (Venus) Realm • Goddess of Love & • Beauty • Misc. • Mother to Cupid • Born from sea foam Symbol • Dove/swan

  18. Hermes (Mercury) Realm • Messenger god • God of commerce, • travelers, & thieves Symbol • Winged feet & • helmet

  19. Artemis (Diana) Facts • Goddess of the moon & • the hunt • Misc. • Eternal Maiden Symbol • The moon &the deer

  20. Hephaestus (Vulcan) Realm • God of fire • Forger of armor • Misc. • Ugly and lame Symbol • Blacksmith • Maker of weapons & • armor

  21. Why is Mythology Important to study???

  22. Many Famous Sites, Paintings,and Sculptures Across the World

  23. Famous Sites and Paintings Poseidon Various Temples to Poseidon

  24. Dethroning of Saturn

  25. Zeus & Hera Enthroned

  26. Psyche & Cupid

  27. Eros (Cupid)

  28. Statue of Ares (Mars)

  29. The Centaur • Half-man/Half-horse

  30. Achilles and the Centaur

  31. Minerva and The Centaur

  32. Hercules and Telephus • Son of Zeus • Famous Greek Hero • Half-mortal/Half-God • Telephus (His son) • Wounded by Achilles’ • but healed by the rust • on spear

  33. Arrival of Io in Egypt

  34. Aphrodite Crouching

  35. The Birth of Venus

  36. The Birth of Venus

  37. The Birth of Venus

  38. Venus de Milo

  39. Cerberus at Notre Dame Cathedral

  40. Charon, Ferryman of Hell

  41. Crossing the River Styx

  42. Hercules Dragging Cerberus from Hell

  43. Echo and Narcissus

  44. Death of Adonis

  45. Pandora • Releasing plagues, sorrow, mischief, • and Hope into the world!

  46. Presentation of Pandora by Vulcan

  47. Prometheus bound • Prometheus bound to rock by • Force & Violence (Zeus’ servants) • for loving man more than gods

  48. A Satyr & Nymph

  49. The Satyr Pan

  50. The Sirens

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