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Hercules

Hercules. Basic Information. Roman Name: Hercules Fun Facts: 1. Strangled two snakes that Hera sent to kill him at birth 2. Killed his children and his first wife 3. The only hero to become a god after death. Family. Father- Zeus Mother- Alcmene Wives- Deinira , Megara. Myth.

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Hercules

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  1. Hercules

  2. Basic Information • Roman Name: Hercules • Fun Facts: 1. Strangled two snakes that Hera sent to kill him at birth • 2. Killed his children and his first wife • 3. The only hero to become a god after death

  3. Family • Father- Zeus • Mother- Alcmene • Wives- Deinira, Megara

  4. Myth • Hercules was a child of a mortal woman and Zeus. Hera was jealous and sent two snakes to kill him at birth but he strangled them instantly. Hercules was a great hero and he had great strength and courage. He was also known for his fits of madness. One day he killed his first wife and children. As a punishment he had to do the 12 labors, a series of difficult tasks. After his death he was turned into a god by his spectacular achievement.

  5. Bio Poem Hercules Strength, Anger, Courage, Justice Relative of Zeus, Alcmene, Megara, Deinira Lover of Deinira, Megara Who feels angry easily and careless Who needs great amounts of food, wine, women Who fears nothing Who gives anything to help a friend Who would like to see revenge on Hera Resident of Mount Olympus Hercules

  6. Modern Reference • Hercules is a software that offers high performance graphics, video, multimedia and 3D accelerators for PCs and the slogan says it’s the best. Hercules was strong and courageous and was the best hero also.

  7. Beauty’s in the eye of Aphrodite . .

  8. Aphrodite ! ROMAN NAME: Venus GOD OF: Love, Beauty, & Fertility SYMBOL: Dove

  9. A p h r o d i t e ! Fun facts: 1. She was the daughter of Zeus and Dione. 2. One of her strengths were sweet-talking. 3. Her weakness is that she’s a bit stuck on her self.

  10. Aphrodite Family Members: Mother: Dione Father: Zeus Husband: Hephaistos Boy-friend: Areas Son: Eros Son: Himeros Son: Pothos Son: Priapos Son: Phobos Son: Deimas Son: Aeneas Daughter: Harmonia Daughter/Son: Hermaphroaditos

  11. Bio Poem: Aphrodite Vain, Kind, Laughter-loving, & Self-absorbed Relative of: Dione, Zeus, & Harmonia Lover of: Hephaistos & Ares Who feels: Beautiful Who needs: Attention & Love Who fears: Ugliness Who gives: Sexual attention Who would like to see: All eyes on her at all times Resident of: Mount Olympus Venus

  12. Modern References Aphrodite is the name of a famous beauty product company; Venus International is a popular beauty talent agency. Venus Tan Lines is a swimsuit manufacturer; Venus Razor is a popular women's shaving accessory; Venus Beauty Salon is found in most any city or local towns.

  13. Dionysus

  14. Basic Information • God of Wine and Fertility • Roman Name: Bacchus • Symbol: Thyrsus • Fun Facts: 1. He was the one who gave Midas the power to turn everything he touched into gold • 2. He was ripped into shreds and then revived by Rhea • He was the son of a mortal woman

  15. Family • Father- Zeus • Mother- Semele • Wife- Adriadne

  16. Myth • Zeus was in love with Semele a mortal, Semele was happy to know that she was a lover of a god but not which one. Hera soon heard this and came to her in disguise and convinced her she should see her lover as he really is. She made Zeus promise her on request and made him sworn on the River of Styx. She asked him to show her his true form. Zeus was unhappy, knowing what would of happen. He appeared in his true form and she instantly burned to a crisp. Zeus manage to save Dionysus and stitch him on his thigh and when he was born it gave him immortality.

  17. Bio Poem Dionysus Joyous, Rage, Drama, Drunk Relative of Zeus, Semele, Ariadne Lover of Ariadne Who feels drunk often, bringing joy to others Who needs to drink Who fears nothing Who gives joy to others and wine Resident of Mount Olympus Bacchus

  18. Modern Reference • There’s a company called the “Dionysus Wine Distributors”. Dionysus is the god of wine and fertility.

  19. ersephone • Goddess of: spring growth and fertility. • Roman name: Proserpina • Symbol: a torch, the poppy flower, the white rose, and all flowers.

  20. FACTS ! • Persephone is also known as Kore or the maiden. • She was sometimes called “the maiden of beautiful ankles” • Her weakness is: Beauty so ravishing it attracts Hades’ unwanted attention.

  21. Family members ! • Persephone’s family members include: • Zeus(father) • Demeter(mother) • Hades(uncle) • Hestia(aunt) • Ouranos and Gaia(great grandparents)

  22. Summary ! • The beautiful daughter of Demeter and Zeus, Persephone is the focus of the story resulting in the division of the seasons, giving us a beautiful Spring and a horrible Winter. Hades did not impress the Persephone so he abducted her and took her to his underground kingdom. After much protest, Persephone came to love the cold blooded king of the underworld but her mother, Demeter, was very angry and sorrowful. She showed her anger by punishing the earth’s people with bitter cold and blustering winds. Unless Persephone was returned to her mother’s side, the earth would perish.

  23. Biopoem • Greek name: Kore • Loving, kind, sympathetic, and caring • Relative of: Zeus, Demeter, and Hades • Lover of: Hades • Who feels: Love • Who needs: Her mother, Demeter • Who fears: The dark leaves of fall • Who gives: Beautiful nature to the people on Earth • Who would like to see: Demeter • Resident of: Mt. Olympus and the Underworld • Roman name: Proserpina

  24. Persephone’s modern reference • Persephone’s statue is used in many gardens today, since she is the goddess of spring growth and fertility.

  25. Atlas

  26. An Titan Fun Facts: 1. held up the weight of the world on his back as a punishment 2.Was the one who picked to golden apples for Hercules 3. Was turned into stone by Perseus Basic Information

  27. Father- Iapetus Mother- Klymene Brothers- Prometheus, Epimetheus Wife- Pleione Family

  28. Atlas was a second generation titan. He personified in the quality of endurance. During the titan’s rebellion against Zeus, he led the titans to battle. Zeus singled him out and made him hold the weight of the earth on his back as a punishment. Myth

  29. Atlas Endurance, Daring, Leadership, Bearer Relative of Iapetus, Klymene, Prometheus, Epimetheus, Pleione Lover of Pleione Who feels daring, enduring Who needs someone else to hold the earth for him Who fears nothing Who gives mankind the art of astronomy, navigation Who would like to see Zeus overthrown Resident of the Country of the Hesperides Bio Poem

  30. There’s a map called an atlas that shows you the whole world and Atlas the titan held the world on his back and he gave mankind navigation. Modern Reference

  31. eros • God of love • Roman name: Cupid • Symbol: bow and arrow

  32. Facts ! • Eros is the assistant of Aphrodite • He shot a bow and arrow to make people fall in love • The word “erotic” comes from his name

  33. Family members ! • Aphrodite(mother) • Ares(possible father) • Zeus(possible father) • Himeros, Pothos, Priapos, Phobos, Deimas, Aeneas(half brothers) • Harmonia(half sister)

  34. Eros summary ! • Eros, god of love. He was the personification of love in all its manifestations, including physical passion at its strongest, tender, romantic love, and playful, sportive love. According to some legends he was one of the oldest of the gods, born from Aphrodite and personifying creative power and harmony. In most legends he was the son of Aphrodite and Ares and was represented as a winged child armed with bow and arrows. In Greek poetry Eros was often a willful and unsympathetic god, carelessly unleashing the agonies of love. At Thespiae and at Athens he was worshiped as a god of fertility. In Hellenistic and Roman myth, he was represented as a naked, winged child, the son and companion of Venus. To the Romans he was Cupid, or Amor. Eros was sometimes attended by his brother, Anteros, who was said to be the avenger of love or the opposer of love.

  35. Biopoem • Greek name: Eros • Four traits: loving, sexual, willful, passionate • Relative of: Aphrodite, Himeros, and Deimas • Lover of: People • Who feels: love and sexual desire • Who needs: To make people fall in love • Who fears: hatred • Who gives: love to others • Who would like to see: people fall in love • Resident of: Mt. Olympus • Roman name: Cupid

  36. Forgetful Prometheus . . .

  37. Prometheus ! ROMAN NAME: Forethought GOD OF: Titans SYMBOL: Fire

  38. Prometheus Fun Facts: 1. Prometheus was the wisest of the titans. 2. He left the other titans and fought on Zeus’s side. 3. Prometheus could see the future.

  39. Prometheus ! Family Members: Mother: Clymene Father: Iapetus Brother: Atlas Brother:Menoetius Son: Decualion

  40. Bio Poem: Prometheus Hard-headed, Out-going, Strong, & Smart Related to: Clymene & Iapetus Lover of: Asia Who feels: Cursed Who needs: Work & Attention Who fears: to be cursed again or even worst Who gives: the power of fire Who would like to see: Zeus make him normal again Resident of: The Earth tied up to a chain. Forethought

  41. Modern references Aeschylus wrote a play, Prometheus Bound. Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote a long poem entitled “Prometheus Unbound.”

  42. Hestia

  43. Basic Information • Goddess of Hearth and Home • Roman Name: Vesta • Symbol: Hearth • Fun Facts: 1. Hestia has no distinct personality • 2. Hestia is a virgin goddess • 3. Hestia is the eldest of all gods and goddesses

  44. Family • Father- Cronos • Mother- Rhea • Brothers- Zeus, Poseidon, Hades • Sisters- Hera, Demeter

  45. Myth • Hestia is the eldest of all the children of Cronos and Rhea. She was swallowed at birth the when Zeus was grown, Metis gave Cronos a drug that made him vomit all Zeus’s brothers and sisters up. Hestia sworn an oath to be a virgin forever.

  46. Bio Poem Hestia Stable, Calm, Peaceful, Forgiving Relative of Cronos, Rhea, Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter Lover of none Who feels pure, untouched Who needs to be a virgin Who fears nothing Who gives the feeling of home to other people Who would like to see people happy Resident of Mount Olympus Vesta

  47. Modern Reference • There’s a company called Hestia Heating Products and Hestia is the goddess of hearth and home but also of sacrificial flame.

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