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MYTHOLOGY

What is Mythology?

The creation of the world Natural phenomena Moral lessons History The purpose of mythology is to explain how things came about. Myth explains: The creation of the world Natural phenomena Moral lessons History Dreams, deepest fears and hopes of the human race

Why Do We Read Myths? To learn about ancient cultures As inspiration for the arts To teach values and morals For entertainment

King Midas and the Golden Touch Flight of Icarus

Echo and Narcissus Origins of the Seasons

Orpheus the Great Musician Hercules

Gods and Goddesses Greek Name Roman Name Area of Power Zeus Jupiter king of the gods; sky weather Apollo Apollo the sun; youth; music; archery; prophecy Artemis Diana twin sister of Apollo; the moon; hunting Hades Pluto king of the underworld Poseidon Neptune ruler of the seas Hera Juno wife of Zeus; queen of gods; women; marriage Dionysus Bacchus wine; fertility; music Athena Minerva wisdom; war; crafts Hephaestus Vulcan craftsman for the gods’; fire Hermes Mercury messenger god; secrets; tricks Demeter Ceres agriculture; earth; corn Persephone Proserpine daughter of Demeter’; queen of Hades