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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. Miss Griffin 12 Grade English- Introduction to The Iliad and The Odyssey Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses . Click the lightning bolt for the next slide. Click on the God or Goddess to learn more about them. Poseidon. Zeus. Hades. Hermes. Ares. Athena.

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology Miss Griffin 12 Grade English- Introduction to The Iliad and The Odyssey Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses Click the lightning bolt for the next slide.

  2. Click on the God or Goddess to learn more about them. Poseidon Zeus Hades Hermes Ares Athena Click the picture for your question Hera Apollo Aphrodite

  3. Zeus • Roman name: Jupiter • God of the sky, the supreme god of the Olympians, and ruler of mankind. • The last child of the Titans Kronos and Rhea, had five brothers and sisters. • Known for his many love affairs and bad temper. • Responsible for the weather which depended on his temper. Click the lightning bolt to return

  4. Poseidon • Roman name: Neptune • Symbol- the trident • Another one of the Titans’ sons • Second in command to Zeus • He also was known for his affairs Click the lightning bolt to return

  5. Hades • Roman name: Pluto • Another son of the Titans • Symbol: Helmet that helped him stay invisible • Ruler of the Underworld and god of the dead • Lived with Persephone, his forced wife. • Unpitying, inexorable, and was just a terrible but not evil god Click the lightning bolt to return

  6. Hera • Roman name: Juno • Goddess of marriage and family • Zeus’s wife and sister • Punishes women that are involved in relationships with Zeus Click the lightning bolt to return

  7. Aphrodite • Roman name: Venus • Goddess of love and beauty • Symbols: Seashell and mirror • Married the smith Hephastus (God of fire, crafts, and of blacksmiths) but loved Ares • Most attractive goddess on Mount Olympus Click the lightning bolt to return

  8. Hermes • Roman Name: Mercury • Symbol: caduceus (which is winged stick with snakes wrapped around it) • God of travelers, merchants, and thieves. • Messenger of the gods • Son of Zeus and the mountain nymph Maea • Only Olympian god allowed to visit heaven, earth and the Underworld Click the lightning bolt to return

  9. Ares • Roman name: Mars • God of War • Symbols: Dogs and the spear • Son of Zeus and Hera and half brother of Athena • Very unpopular with the Gods and humans because of his attitude. • Was in love with Aphrodite Click the lightning bolt to return

  10. Athena • Roman name: Minerva • Symbols: Olive branch and the owl • Goddess of wisdom, skill, and war • Child of Zeus and Metis (prudence) • Born full grown out of Zeus’s head (wearing battle armor) • Taught humans weaving, sewing, farming, and metalwork Click the lightning bolt to return

  11. Apollo • Roman name: Apollo • Symbols: Lyre and laurel tree • God of the sun, prophecy, music and healing. • Son of Zeus and the mortal Leto • Famous for playing his lyre Click the lightning bolt to return

  12. Which God or Goddess said this quote? • “I am mightiest of all. Make trial that you may know. Fasten a rope of gold to heaven and lay hold, every god and goddess. You could not drag down Zeus. But if I wished to drag you down, then I would” A. Hera B. Hades C. Poseidon D. Zeus

  13. No sorry a Goddess did not say this quote. Hera Click the lightning bolt to try again

  14. No, Hades would not have said the quote, but it was one of the big three. Click the lightning bolt to try again

  15. No, Poseidon did not say the quote, but it is one of the big three. Click the lightning bolt to try again

  16. That’s Correct!! Click the lightning bolt for the next slide.

  17. Congratulations you have finished the lesson. Click on the picture to return to the beginning.

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