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Discover the intriguing story of Nemesis, the goddess who punishes excessive pride and undeserved happiness. Learn about her rejection of Zeus and the consequences that followed. Follow the lineage of Nemesis and find out how her children played significant roles in Greek mythology. This captivating tale is brought to you by Tri, Meng, Brian, Brina, and Jason.
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NemesisPeriod 4! By: Meng Tri Brina Brian The Jason
Who was Nemesis • Nemesis means "to give what is due". • Nemesis is the goddess of divine retribution who punishes excessive pride, undeserved happiness, and the absence of moderation. • Nemesis is a personification of the resentment aroused in men by those who committed crimes with apparent impunity, or who had inordinate good fortune. • Daughter of Zeus
The Love of Zeus • Zeus later on had another love which was Nemesis. However, Nemesis rejected him. • Nemesis turned herself into a goose to avoid Zeus. • Zeus finally had an idea by turning himself into a beautiful swan.
With the beauty of the swan, Zeus got the love of Nemesis. • Later that night, Nemesis cuddled with the swan and fell into a deep sleep. • After Zeus did Nemesis he flew away leaving Nemesis pregnant.
Nemesis’s Children • Nemesis laid an egg and left it in the groves. • A shepherd found the egg and brought it to Queen Leda. • Leda stored the egg in the chest until it hatched. • When the egg hatched, Leda named her Helen and raised her with her own children.
Helen • Soon after being the daughter of Queen Leda, she became the princess of Trojan. • Later she caused the Trojan war.
Credits • By Tri, Meng, Brian, Brina, Jason • Pictures, T_M • Work T_M • Everything T_M_B_B_J • Hardworking T_T • Researching M_X • Classroom Ms.Sutton • Project • Long credits….. • Etc etc… • Just to make this long c:<