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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. Elements of Mythology. Myths explain things. They may be told for entertainment, but they also teach cultural values. They often explain such important matters as how human beings came into existence, or trivial matters such as why spiders spin webs.

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology

  2. Elements of Mythology • Myths explain things. They may be told for entertainment, but they also teach cultural values. They often explain such important matters as how human beings came into existence, or trivial matters such as why spiders spin webs. • Myths contain supernatural elements. They usually have gods oar goddesses or figures associated with divinities as characters. These figures may be human, animals, or other living things, or even inanimate beings. However, Greek Gods and Goddesses are human. • Myths have dreamlike qualities. Mythic stories typically take place in a timeless past, and they contain fantastic and symbolic elements often connected with dreams. Like dreams, myths can bring out human beings’ worst fears and dearest wishes. • Myths can be both serious and humorous. Though some myths, such as dramatic stories of the Greeks, are serious, others contain humorous elements as well.

  3. Why Study Mythology? • Allusions in literature. • Understanding Vocabulary • Interesting stories • Historical perspective • They teach us right and wrong Arachnid Panic Atlas Martial

  4. ZEUSRoman name Jupiter/ Jove • Zeus was the supreme god of the Olympians. • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbols: Thunderbolt; Eagle • Words and Phrases:“By Jove!”

  5. HERARoman name Juno • Hera was the goddess of marriage. She was the wife of Zeus and Queen of the Olympians. • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbol: Peacock • Words: Junoesque

  6. POSEIDONRoman name Neptune • Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain. • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbols: Trident; Horse

  7. DEMETERRoman name Cerus • Demeter was the goddess of agriculture. She was the sister of Zeus and the mother of Persephone. • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbols: Shock of Wheat • Words: Cereal

  8. HESTIARoman name Vesta • Goddess of the hearth • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbols: Hearth, Home, Living Flame

  9. HADESRoman name Pluto • Hades was the God of the dead and ruler of the Underworld, which was called Hades after the god. Hades abducted Persephone, who became his queen. • Parents: Cronos and Rhea • Symbols: Helmet; jewels

  10. APHRODITERoman name Venus • Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. She was also a protectress of sailors. • Parents: Sea Foam from the primal murder • Symbols: Dove, Swan • Words: Aphrodisiac

  11. HEPHAESTUSRoman name Vulcan • Hephaestus was the lame god of fire and crafts or the two together, hence of blacksmiths. • Parents: Zeus and Hera • Symbols: Fire; Hammer • Words: Volcano

  12. ATHENARoman name Minerva • Athena was the goddess of crafts and the domestic arts and also those of war and wisdom. She was the patron goddess of Athens. • Parents: Zeus • Symbols: Owl and Shield

  13. ARTEMISRoman name Diana • Artemis was the goddess of the hunt. She helped women in childbirth, but also brought sudden death with her arrows. • Parents: Zeus and Leto • Symbols: Moon and Stag

  14. APOLLORoman name Apollo • Apollo was the god of prophesy, music and healing. • Parents: Zeus and Leto • Symbols: Laurel and Lyre

  15. ARESRoman name Mars • Ares was the god of war, or more precisely of warlike frenzy. • Parents: Zeus and Hera • Symbols: Vulture and Dog • Words: Martial

  16. HERMESRoman name Mercury • Hermes was the messenger of the gods and guide of dead souls to the Underworld. • Parents: Zeus and Maia • Symbols: Winged helmet and shoes • Words: Mercurial

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