Greek & Roman Mythology An Introduction to a major religion of early Mediterranean history.

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Greek & Roman Mythology An Introduction to a major religion of early Mediterranean history

Polytheistic religion Spread through Greek Colonies & Roman Empire –Traces of Greek myths found in Modern Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey –The Gods honored depended on economic and culture needs within that society

Example of Myth Themes 1. Provide heroes, examples of people who demonstrate admirable qualities 2. Stories of how things came to be 3. Consequences of undesirable behavior.

Zeus -Chief God, presided, with 12 other Gods on thrones at Mt. Olympus -God of Thunder & Lightening -Olympic Games in honor of him

Hera Was of the “Great Goddess” religions, many spectacular temples were built to honor her After Homer’s Iliad, always portrayed as jealous shrew Goddess of Marriage

Poseidon God of Sea, Earthquakes, Horses Shape Shifting Lost patronage of Athens to Athena

Hades God of the Underworld Stern, Cruel and Unpitying but just Feared by men Statue Represents the kidnapping of Persephone

Demeter Goddess of Agriculture Symbolized by sheaf of grain Goddess of Hearth, Domesticity & Family Gave up her throne on Olympus to Dionysus Hestia

Athena Goddess of Wisdom, Crafts and Cunning Warfare, Symbolized by the Owl Born from Zeus’ head Athens named for her, she gave them the olive tree

Apollo God of Prophecy, Music & Healing Egoistic Associated with the sun Artemis Goddess of the Hunt Helped women in childbirth Associated with the moon The Twins

Aphrodite Goddess of Love, Beauty & Fertility Symbolized by dolphins, doves & swans Vain & ill-tempered Ares God of War, or at least war-like frenzy Handsome & cruel, had affairs with Aphrodite Father of Romulus & Remus, Founders of Rome

Hephaestus Blacksmith God, very skilled craftsman Long suffering husband of Aphrodite Hermes Messenger God with winged sandals Guides dead souls, prankster who is helpful to humans