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Greek Mythology Unit Heroes and Heroines

What is a Myth? 1. A story that tells how the human race thought and felt years ago. 2. A story that reflects how man lived in close companionship with nature. 3. A study of the way early man looked at his surroundings.

Creation of the Greeks

Important Titans (Elder Gods) Cronus Rhea Oceanus-river that flowed around the earth Tethys-Oceanus’ wife Mnemosyne-Titan of memory Themis-Titan of divine justice Hyperion-father of sun, moon and dawn Iapetus-father of Prometheus who created mortals Atlas-carried the world on his shoulders Thea-Titaness of Light Coeus-Titan of Intelligence Dione-Titan of the Earth Epimetheus-maker of animals and beasts Crius-Titan of the powers of the Sea Phoebe-Titaness of the Moon Metis-Titan of wisdom

Mt. Olympus Magnificent Palace Gods/Goddesses Home High Point in Greece called Mt. Olympus

Zeus King of the Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus Symbol: Thunderbolt Married to Hera but has many, many affairs Has many children, too many to count

Ares God of War Ruthless, murderous Handsome Looked for trouble Appetite for chaos Son of Zeus

Hephaestus and Hermes Hephaestus: *God of Fire and Crafts *Blacksmith *Said to be ugly Hermes: *Messenger *Winged Sandals *Aids travelers

Poseidon God of Water Brother to Zeus & Hades Has 3-pronged trident Causes floods and earthquakes if mad

Aphrodite Goddess of Love, Beauty and Fertility Irresistible to all men

Hera Goddess of Marriage Zeus’ wife and sister Protector of Marriages Jealous

Hades God of the Underworld Lord of the Dead Persephone’s Husband Dog-Cerberus

Apollo God of Prophecy, Medicine and Archery Symbols=the sun, the lyre, the chariot he drives across the sky Creative, Supportive of the arts Patron god of music and poetry

Artemis Goddess of the Hunt Symbols: Bow, Hounds Physically strong, defender of women Hates men, opposes marriage

Athena Goddess of arts and crafts Goddess of War Symbols: shield, helmet, owl Rational, intelligent, peacemaker City of Athens is named after her Fan of Odysseus

Hestia Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Symbols: Hearth and fire Strengths: Constant, Calm, and Gentle Courted by Poseidon and Apollo but remained a virgin Immune to Aphrodite’s powers