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Introduction to Greek Mythology

The ancient Greeks… made a wealth of contributions to human culture, especially in the areas of government, philosophy, drama, and the visual arts what we call myths today was their religion, created to make sense of the world the Greeks believed these Gods were responsible for all things that happened to humans the Greeks created temples and worshipped the Gods to please them these are the first Gods in history to resemble man

Greek Gods and Goddesses The most popular gods and goddesses for the Ancient Greeks were the twelve Olympians

The 12 Olympians Aphrodite:Goddesses of Love Apollo:The Sun God Ares:God of War Artemis:GoddessofHunting

Athena:GoddessofWisdomDemeter:Goddesses of the Harvest Dionysus:GodofWineHephaestus: God of Fire and Forge The 12 Olympians

Hera:GoddessesofMarriageHermes:MessengerGod Poseidon: God of The Sea Zeus: God of The Sky The 12 Olympians

Much of their amazine architecture and art is still around today

There were hundreds of lesser gods, semigods and heroes. Here are a few of the more popular ones… Demeter Goddess of corn, grain, and the harvest Persephone became Hades wife Dionysus God of wine Eros God of Love (Cupid) Hebe Goddess of youth Thanatos God of death Pan God of goathers and shepherds, plays flute, mischievious Nemesis God of vengence The Muses 9 muses to inspire The Fates three fates were capable of controlling a man’s destiny

Why is it important to study the Ancient Greeks? Their influence is still present today Myths and characters are alluded to often. You have a richer understanding when you know the stories. It’s fun. The stories contain lots of adventure