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Greek Gods & People

Delve into the captivating world of Greek mythology, from the powerful Olympian gods like Zeus and Poseidon to the legendary heroes and mythical creatures such as Medusa and Cerberus. Explore the fascinating tales of demigods, Titans, and Amazon warriors, and encounter the enigmatic beings like the Furies and Fates. Unravel the rich tapestry of Greek folklore that has enchanted generations.

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Greek Gods & People

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  1. Greek Gods& People

  2. 3 Cyclopses • Triplets • One eye • Imprisoned in Tartarus

  3. Titans • Elder gods • 12 in the first generation  some of their offspring counted as lesser titans • Led by Cronos • Overpowered by the younger gods (Olympians)

  4. Zeus • Son of Rhea and Kronos • Becomes king of the gods • Throws thunderbolts • Likes the ladies • Married to his sister, Hera

  5. Zeus

  6. Poseidon • God of the sea • Creator of earthquakes • Creator of horses • Seahorses (hippocamps) • Whitecaps • Carries an all powerful trident

  7. Poseidon

  8. Hades • God of the underworld • Also the name of the underworld • Has a 3 headed dog as a pet • Elysian fields = good • Tartarus = bad • Weapon of power is the helm of darkness • Married to Persephone

  9. Hades

  10. Hera • Wife and sister to Zeus • Goddess of women and marriage • Symbols are the cow and peacock

  11. Demeter • Goddess of grain and fertility • Mother to Persephone • Controls the seasons

  12. Apollo • God of light, medicine, music, and poetry • Twin brother to Artemis • Symbols are the lyre and bow & arrow • Patron of Delphic oracle

  13. Artemis • Goddess of the hunt and wilderness • Twin sister to Apollo • Chaste goddess • Has a tendency to hunt/ kill men that like her

  14. Haphaestus • God of fire, craftsmen, technology, and volcanoes • Symbols are the hammer and anvil • Lame = weak and ugly • Created most of the magical objects for the gods • Husband to Aphrodite

  15. Aphrodite • Goddess of love and beauty • Born an adult from the genitals of Zeus that were thrown into the sea • Gave Helen to Paris and caused the Trojan War • Has jealousy/ego issues • Magic girdle that no man can resist – made by her husband

  16. Ares • God of war and bloodlust • Has magical brass armor and spear made by Hephaestus • Keeps Aphrodite as a mistress

  17. Athena • Goddess of heroes and knowledge • Born from Zeus’ headache fully armed and grown • Chaste goddess • Symbols are the owl, war helmet, and shield with the head of medusa • Patron of Athens

  18. Hermes • Messenger to the gods • Winged sandals/ helmet • Heralds staff • Trickster • Represents speed and efficiency

  19. Dionysus • Was once human • Created wine = granted immortal life • God of wine and partying

  20. Hestia • Goddess of the Hearth and Home • Lesser known Olympian • Oldest sister to Zeus • All food and meals are burnt as offerings to her • Passive and Chaste

  21. Demigods & Heroes • Children or grandchildren of gods/goddesses and humans • Mortal • Slay monsters • Usually have some sort of “super power” • Strength • Speed • Bravery

  22. Amazons • Tribe of women warriors • Turns out they were probably real • Only interact with men to have children (get rid of all male babies) • Wonder Woman

  23. Greek Mythological Creatures

  24. Cerberus • 3 headed dog • Guards the underworld from intruders and prevents spirits from leaving • Name means “spot” • Made a guest appearance in Harry Potter

  25. Charon • Ferryman for dead souls over the river Styx • Must pay him with two gold coins in order to get across • If you have no money you must wait 100 years in limbo

  26. Basilisk • Half rooster and half serpent • King of the serpents • Kills people with its stare

  27. Satyr • Half man half goat • Pan is their leader • Protects shepherds and wild animals

  28. Centaur • Bottom of a horse, top of a man • Teachers • Warfare • Astronomy/ Astrology • Do not intermix with humans often

  29. Chimaera • Body of a lion, tail becomes a snake, heads of a lion and a goat • Sibling to Cerberus and the Hydra

  30. Harpy • Half woman and half bird • Snatches things • Agents of punishment

  31. Furies • Creatures of vengeance • Three sisters • Keep the souls of suicides • Can sometimes do the bidding of Hades

  32. Gryphon • Body of a lion, head and wings of an eagle • Guardians of treasure • Found in religions in both Europe and Asia

  33. Minotaur • Half man and half bull • Son of king Minos of Crete • Forced to live in a labyrinth • Killed by Theseus

  34. Pegasus • Winged horse • Popped out of Medusa’s head when it was cut off – father is Poseidon from the rape • He was mortal, but turned into a constellation on the day he died

  35. Siren • Beautiful women • Their song would hypnotize sailors and make them crash their boats and drown

  36. Medusa • Snakes instead of hair • Turns people to stone with her stare • Was once a beautiful woman – turned into a gorgon

  37. 3 Fates • 3 women • Depicted as old and heartless • One spins the thread of a persons life • One measures the thread of life • One cuts the thread of life

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