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Greek Mythology 101

Greek Mythology 101. What is a myth?. Our word myth is derived from the ancient Greek word muthos ; meaning a spoken or written story Myths are broken into three main types: legends, pure myths, and folktales. Types of myths:. Common Themes in Greek Myths:. Fate Conflict Bloodshed

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Greek Mythology 101

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  1. Greek Mythology 101

  2. What is a myth? • Our word myth is derived from the ancient Greek word muthos; meaning a spoken or written story • Myths are broken into three main types: legends, pure myths, and folktales

  3. Types of myths:

  4. Common Themes in Greek Myths: • Fate • Conflict • Bloodshed • Heroes Quest • Beauty • Love

  5. The Beginning of the World Titans imprisoned in Tartaurs Cronos devouring his children

  6. The End of Man • Should Cronos escape mankind will be terminated Wrath of the Titans

  7. King of the Gods After reading answer the following in your notebook: What type of myth is this? Explain your answer. Why did Zeus’ siblings and uncles fight with him? Who are the two brothers of Zeus and how did they divide up the universe? How did Zeus become king? What role might this myth have played in the lives of ancient Greeks?

  8. Mount Olympus and the Gods

  9. Classes of Gods • The Olympians (Ex. Zeus) • Gods who lived elsewhere (Ex. Hades) • Demi-gods (Ex. Hercules) • Personifications (envy)

  10. Zeus – king of all the gods & goddess

  11. Poseidon – god of oceans, earthquakes, & horses

  12. Hera – queen of all the gods & goddess; goddess of marriage

  13. Demeter – goddess of agriculture

  14. Hestia – goddess of family & home

  15. Athena – goddess of wisdom

  16. Ares – god of war

  17. Apollo – sun god, god of music, poetry, & archery, god of medicine

  18. Artemis – goddess of hunting, the moon, and protector of women in childbirth

  19. Hermes – God of guidance; Messenger of the gods

  20. Aphrodite – goddess of love and beauty

  21. Hephaestus- God of fire and forge

  22. Hades – god of the underworld

  23. Characteristics of a Greek Hero: • Demi God – half mortal and half god; favored by a god or goddess • Born into royalty • Abandonment at a young age • Performs an amazing feat(s) • Goes on a quest or journey

  24. Hercules’ Conflicts Character vs. _____________ • Character • Self • Nature • Society • Fate Tasks: Finish reading Hercules myth Complete handout

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