GREEK MYTHOLOGY
In the beginning… First came Chaos From Chaos Came Gaea – the Earth.
In the beginning… First came Chaos From Chaos Came Gaea – the Earth. Deep beneath the earth was Tartarus where the most horrid criminals and monsters were banished.
In the beginning… First came Chaos From Chaos Came Gaea – the Earth. Deep beneath the earth was Tartarus where the most horrid criminals and monsters were banished. Gaea gave birth to Uranus who later became her mate.
The Monster Children Gaea and Uranus gave birth to 3 Cyclops And 3 Hecatoncheires
The Titan Children Cronus-The Ruling Titan Rhea-Wife of Cronus Oceanus-the unending stream of water encircling the world Hyperion-the Titan of light, the father of the sun, the moon, and the dawn. Prometheus-wisest of the titans, created man and gave him fire. Atlas-fought against Zeus. Zeus punished Atlas by making him hold up the earth for all eternity.
other Monsters Giants Attempted to overthrow the Olympians by laying siege to Mt. Olympus and failed.
Centaur usually depicted other Monsters Centaur usually depicted as wise and were said to have aided Hercules and Achilles.
other Monsters Gorgons three sisters who had hair made of living, venomous snakes, as well as a horrifying visage that turned those who beheld her to stone.
other Monsters Medusa Beheaded by Perseus, who used her head as a weapon until finally giving it to Athena. Athena mounted it on her shield and it still retained its ability to change her enemies to stone.
other Monsters Pegasus immortal, sprang from the blood of the beheaded Medusa.
other Monsters Sirens dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.
other Monsters Cerberus multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.
The War Cronus kills his father (Uranus) whose blood becomes more monster children, and becomes supreme Titan Cronus and Rhea have children. Cronus eats all the children, fearing one of them will grow up and overthrow him as king. Rhea tricks Cronus with the sixth Child-Zeus Rhea tricks Cronus by giving him a rock wrapped in a baby blanket, allowing Zeus to escape. Zeus grows up to be a very strong god Zeus goes back to Mt. Olympus, gives Cronus a poisonous drink that makes him vomit up all the children he swallowed. Zeus defeats Cronus and becomes ruler of all the gods.
THE OLYMPIANS
Zeus Hera -Ruler of all Gods -God of the Sky -Wife of Zeus -Goddess of marriage and childbirth
Hades lord of the underworld, ruling over the dead. Brother of Zeus He doesn’t allow any of his subjects to leave. He is also the god of wealth He rarely leaves the underworld. Did NOT live on Mt. Olympus
Poseidon God of Sea and protector of all waters. His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object. He is second only to Zeus in power amongst the gods. Tried to impress Demeter by making her a beautiful animal—the first Horse.
Hestia Sister of Zeus Goddess of Hearth (home)
Demeter Goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest. Makes the crops grow each year. Made Winter and Spring
Ares Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera. He is the god of war. He is considered murderous and bloodstained but, also a coward.
Athena Goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature. Athena is the daughter of Zeus. She sprang full grown in armor from his forehead, thus has no mother. She is the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Her favorite city is Athens.
Apollo Apollo is the son of Zeus. He is the god of music, playing a golden lyre. The Archer, far shooting with a silver bow. The god of healing who taught man medicine. The god of light. The god of truth, who can not speak a lie. One of Apollo's more important daily tasks is to harness his chariot with four horses an drive the Sun across the sky.
Hephaestus Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly. He is lame. (Can not walk) He is the god of fire and the forge. He is the smith and armorer of the gods. He uses a volcano as his forge. He is kind and peace loving
Artemis She was goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the natural environment. Artemis is the daughter of Zeus. She is the lady of the wild things. She is the huntsman of the gods.
Hermes He was the cleverest of the Olympian gods, and messenger to all the other gods. He is Zeus’ son. He is the fastest of the gods. He wears winged sandals, a winged hat, and carries a magic wand.
Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Married to Hephaestus
How things started out Mother Earth (Gaea) Father Heaven (Uranus) Primordial Deities Mother Earth (Gaea) Father Heaven (Uranus) Titan Children Monster Children Titans Rhea Cronus Zeus Hades Poseidon Hestia Demeter Hera Olympians