Monsters of Greek Mythology

1. Monsters of Greek Mythology Centaurs The Furies Cyclopes Gorgons Harpies Medusa Satyr Cerberus

2. Centaurs

3. Centaur Bio Poem Centaur Violent, drunk, devilish personality, clever Relative of Centaurus Lover of wine Who feels lust Who needs to be sober Who fears nothing Who gives beatings Who would like to see a glass of wine Resident of the Mountains of Magnesia Centaur

4. Centaur’s Information • Centaurs are half horse half man • They are descendents of Centaurus • Centaurus was the son of Ixion • Their behavior was uncouth • Small amount of wine made them wild • The only Wise, not drunk centaur is Chiron • Who is also the only immortal Centaur • They symbolize the struggle between good and evil in every heart.

5. Centaur’s Relatives • Centaurus was the father of the Centaurs • Ixion was the grandfather of the Centaurs • The cloud Nymph was their grandmother

6. Centaur Myths • Centaurs were the offspring of Ixion, the king of Lapithae, and the cloud Nymph • They are notorious for their bestial behavior at the wedding of Pirithous, the king of Lapith • During the wedding they threatened the bride and what followed was a bloody battle and were driven from Thessally except for Chiron, the teacher of Greek heroes Jason and Achilles

7. Medusa

8. Medusa Bio Poem Medusa Angry, Mean, Violent, Viscous . Relative of Phorkys, Sthenno, and Euryale. Lover of Poseidon Who feels rage Who needs a haircut Who fears Perseus. Who gives looks that turn you into stone. Who would like to see Athena die. Resident of a cave in the land of Cisthene. Medusa

9. Medusa’s Information • She was beheaded by Perseus • She had two kids from Poseidon • Medusa’s two children were born out of her dead body • Medusa’s symbol is a snakes because her hair is a bunch of snakes • Her head was once put on a shield to create the shield of Aegis.

10. Medusa’s Relatives • Medusa is the child of Pherky and Keto • Her sisters are Euryale and Sthenno,

11. Medusa Myths • Medusa used to be a mortal and she was very pretty. She thought Athena was jealous of her. So Athena cursed her by making her hair snakes, and making anyone who looks into her eyes turns to stone.

12. Satyrs

13. Satyrs Bio Poem • Satyrs • Have goat tails, horns, and hooves • Relative of Hermes and Iphthima • Lover of Nymphs • Who feels the need to drink and dance • Who needs alcohol • Who fears no one • Who give the sound of music • Who would like to see their friend Dionysus • Resident of the woods • Satyrs

14. Satyr’s Information • They were half human half beast • They consists of goat like structers • Hooves • Flanks • Horns • Their upper body represents that of a human • Campion's of Dionysus, god of wine. • Their symbol represents that of an hare

15. Satyr’s Relatives • Their father is Hermes • Their Mother is Iphthima • Silenis were the name of the children Satyrs • Satyrisci were the name of the parent Satyrs

16. Satyr Myths • In myths, Satyrs were usually described as rough, sturdy, and vicious • They would assault Nymphs • They are usually drinking and dancing with Dionysus in myths

17. Cerberus

18. Cerberus’s Bio Poem Cerberus Gigantic, three headed, and guards the underworld Relative of Echidna, Typhon and the Nemean Lion Lover of nobody Who feels anger Who needs a chain Who fears nothing Who gives pain and suffering Who would like to see a ghost try and past him Resident of the Underworld Cerberus

19. Cerberus’s Information • Guarded the gates of the underworld to prevent ghosts from leaving • Was only defeated twice in his existance • Some say he has 50 heads while others say 100, but most agree on three

20. Cerberus’s Relatives • Son of Echidna and Typhon • Brother of the Nemean Lion, Ladon the Chimera, the Sphinx, and Hydra

21. Cerberus Myths • Hercules was sent to fetch Cerberus from the underworld as one of his twelve labors. He accomplished this task through the grace of Persephone.

22. Gorgons

23. Gorgons Bio Poem Gorgons Female, Ugly, Snake Hair, and Sharp Fangs Relative of Phorcys and Ceto Lover of Poseidon Who feels that she is more beautiful and has better hair than Athena Who needs a man that will love her Who fears Perseus Who gives fear to all men Who would like to see people turn into stone Resident of the ultimate west near the ocean Gorgons

24. Gorgon’s Information • There were three gorgons • Euryale • Sthenno • Medusa • They have snake hair, impenetrable scales, brass hands, and sharp fangs • The heads of stone gorgons were usually placed or drawn on temples or graves to avert attacks from evil forces.

25. Gorgon’s symbol • A symbol that usually represents a gorgon is a picture of a women with snake hair

26. Gorgon’s Relatives • Euryale, Sthenno, and Medusa were sisters • Phorcys and Ceto were their parents

27. Gorgon Myths • Persues set off onto an adventure to bring Medusa’s head back to Polydectes. He cut off her head with the help of Athena, Hermes boots, and Hades helmet. A Pegasus and Chrysaor came out of the blood of the gorgon’s decapitated head.

28. Cyclopes

29. Cyclopes Bio Poem Cyclops One eyed, great size, and great strength Relative of Uranus and Gaia Lover of fighting Who feels mighty Who needs a chill pill Who fears trickery Who would like to see the light Resident of the Island of Cyclops Cyclops

30. Cyclopes’ Information • Gigantic and had great strength • Very violent minds • Giants with one round eye • Short tempered • Unsocial • Helped make instruments for Zeus • Most famous was Polyphemus • God of blacksmiths

31. Cyclopes’ Symbol • Their symbol was a large eyeball

32. Cyclopes’ Relatives • Uranus( god of the sky ) was their father • Gaia ( mother Earth ) was their mother

33. Cyclopes Myths • Odysseus is on his way back to Ithicawhen he lands on the Island of the Cyclops. He is then captured by the Cyclops and his men tried to help him. When the Cyclops asks for his name he says, “Nobody”. Therefor, when Odysseus attacks the Cyclops, the Cyclops says, “Nobody is attacking me!” So the other Cyclops doesn’t help him because they were tricked. In the end Odysseus and his men got away.

34. Harpies

35. Harpies Bio Poem Harpies Bird like, lady faced, and sharp talons Relative of Aello, Celaeno, and Ocypete Who feels like a thief Who needs some Botox Who fears a makeover Who gives terror Who would like to see treasure Resident of the forest Harpies

36. Harpies’s Information • Birds with an old lady face • Sharp talons • Referred to as the “Hounds of Zeus” • Took people off to the Underworld and tortured them • Controlled the wind • Their symbol is a half lady half bird creature

37. Harpies’s Relatives • Their sisters are: • Aello • Celacno • Ocypete

38. Harpies Myths • In Jason and the Argonauts, Harpies were used to torture the Thracian King Phineus by pecking out his eyes and snatching the food from his table at every meal.

39. Furies

40. Furies Bio Poem Erinyes Monstrous, foul smelling, and has bat wings Relative of Gaia and Uranus Lover of nobody Who feels vengeance Who needs to relax Who fears nothing Who gives justice Who would like to also see justice Resident of the underworld Furies

41. Furies’ Information • Goddesses of Justice and Vengeance • They punish their victims by driving them mad • Appear as storm clouds or swarms of insects • Said to have served Pluto • Alecto was the oldest, Tisiphone was second, followed by Megaera • Their symbols were blood and snakes

42. Furies’ Relatives • Their mother was Gaia • Their father was Uranus

43. Furies Myths Orestes had killed his mother in revenge for her part in murdering his father. This caused the Furies to pursue him. Orestes was protected by Apollo in his sacred shine, until the gods persuaded the Furies to allow Orestes to be tried by the Areopagus, an ancient court in the city of Athens. Athena calmed the anger of the furies who became known as the Eumenides(soothed ones) and protected Athens from harm.

44. Modern References • Centaurs Forge makes horse equipment • The Baseball Furies were dangerous gangs similar to the Furies • Cyclops is a flashlight company • Cyclops are always in a cave • Gorgon Stare is a military UAV surveillance • Gorgons stare can kill people • Holyhead Harpies from Harry Potter was a Quidditch team • They were all women • Had talons on their chest

45. Modern References Cont. • Medusa’s head was on the cover of a magazine titled, “A Face for Contemporary Women's Rage.“ • In King James Version of the Bible, the English word “satyr” means the hairy ones. • Cerberus Capital Management was named after the mythical dog • Wanted a strong and powerful company

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