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2. What do the buttons do? This arrow button will take you to the next slide of information. This arrow button will take you back to the previous slide of information. Click this arrow to continue

3. Directions Read each slide carefully with information about Greek Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures. Once you’ve read the information for each slide, click the “next arrow” to go to the next page. Don’t forget, there’s a “back arrow” if you want to look back. After finishing every slide, take the quiz. Read each quiz question and select which answer you think is correct.

4. The purpose of this study is to review facts about Greek Mythological Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures, comprehending characters from popular myths by reading and seeing images, both real and adapted from Disney’s Hercules, with a quiz at the end, getting at least 12 out of 15 questions correct to pass.

5. Before we begin, let’s recall a little background information… Where do the Gods and Goddesses live? Mount Olympus: high up in the clouds, it is the home to many Gods and Goddesses. The Underworld: where evil and lost souls lurk.

6. Background information continued… What is a God or Goddess? Gods and Goddesses are known to have special powers. They each hold the key to how the world stays intact. They are said to be immortal, which means they can never die. What is a mythological story? Mythological stories were created thousands of years ago by the Greeks to explain the outcomes of the world. Just like fairy tales told today, Greek Mythologies have been passed down, their stories still taught and learned about today.

7. What do you want to explore first? Popular Greek Gods Popular Greek Goddesses Popular Mythological Creatures

8. Let’s Learn About Gods!

9. Zeus Ruler of all the Gods Seen as most powerful and almighty Uses lightning bolts Father of Hercules

10. Hades Ruler of the Underworld Seen as Evil Collector of lost souls Enemy of Zeus

11. Hercules Handsome and heroic Super human strength Known for conquering all enemies Half mortal (human) from birth One of the most popular or well known characters

12. Apollo God of the Sun Rode in a chariot, pulling the sun across the sky every morning

13. Hermes Messenger to all the Gods and Goddesses Flew with winged hat and winged sandals Known for carrying his staff with him everywhere

14. Poseidon God of the Sea Carries a 3 pronged trident Designed all sea creatures Force causing all earthquakes

15. What do you want to explore next? Popular Greek Gods Popular Greek Goddesses Popular Mythological Creatures

16. Let’s Learn About Goddesses!

17. Hera Wife of Zeus Very powerful woman Seen as woman leader Symbol is a peacock

18. Medusa Known as being evil with powers Head with hair full of snakes Her gaze will turn you to stone Eventually beheaded

19. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Seen as most beautiful Goddess Perfect, gorgeous, eternal beauty Potent sexual attractiveness

20. The Fates 3 Goddesses who controlled the human life span Determined when and if humans died Names: Clotho, spun web of life, Lachesis, measured length, and Atropos, cut string of life

21. Athena Powerful woman warrior Also a peacemaker Known for her shield and helmet, along with an owl

22. Echo A mountain nymph (young, sexually desirable) Distracted Hera, allowing Zeus to cause trouble Hera took away Echo’s ability to talk All she could repeat are the last words of others Withered away until only her voice remained Where term “echo” comes from today

23. What do you want to explore next? Popular Greek Gods Popular Greek Goddesses Popular Mythological Creatures

24. Let’s Lean About Mythological Creatures!

25. Pegasus Beautiful winged horse Born from the blood of Medusa’s head after it was cut off

26. Cyclops Creature(s) with one eye in the middle of its forehead Extremely large, robust, and seen as evil creature

27. Sphinx Creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human Also has wings for flying

28. Centaur Creature with the body of a horse and the torso of a man Physically strong creature Can be ridden like a horse for transportation

29. Minotaur Creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull Extremely monstrous Kills and eats humans

30. Lernaean Hydra Giant water serpent Has 9 heads For each head cut off, 2 more grow back Killed by Hercules

31. You’ve completed all 3 sections. It’s time for the quiz! Go to quiz

32. Question 1 Where do the Gods and Goddesses live? A. Mount Everest B. Mount Fuji C. Mount Olympus D. The Underworld

33. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

34. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

35. Before we begin, let’s recall a little background information… Where do the Gods and Goddesses live? Mount Olympus: high up in the clouds is the home to many Gods and Goddesses. The Underworld: where evil and lost souls lurk. Return to question

36. Question 2 Who was Zeus? A. Ruler of the Gods B. Ruler of the Underworld C. God of the Sun D. Messenger to the Gods

37. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

38. Zeus Ruler of all the Gods Seen as most powerful and almighty Uses lightning bolts Father of Hercules Return to question

39. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

40. Question 3 Who was the wife of Zeus? A. Medusa B. Aphrodite C. Hera D. Athena

41. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

42. Hera Wife of Zeus Very powerful woman Seen as woman leader Symbol is a peacock Return to question

43. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

44. Question 4 Who was Pegasus? A. A horse B. A goat C. A winged horse D. A winged goat

45. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

46. Pegasus Beautiful winged horse Born from the blood of Medusa’s head after it was cut off Return to question

47. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

48. Question 5 How many eye(s) did Cyclops have? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4)

49. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

50. Cyclops Creature(s) with one eye in the middle of forehead Extremely large, robust, and seen as evil creature Return to question

51. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

52. Question 6 Which creature is a Centaur? A. Body of a lion and head of a human B. Body of a horse and torso of a man C. Body of a man and head of a bull D. None of the above

53. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

54. Centaur Creature with the body of a horse and the torso of a man Physically strong creature Can be ridden like a horse for transportation Return to question

55. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

56. Question 7 How many heads did the Lernaean Hydra have before any were cut off? A. Three (3) B. Six (6) C. Nine (9) D. Twelve (12)

57. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

58. Lernaean Hydra Giant water serpent Has 9 heads For each head cut off, 2 more grow back Killed by Hercules Return to question

59. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

60. Question 8 How did Hermes deliver messages to the Gods and Goddesses? A. His winged hat B. His winged sandals C. Both A and B D. Running

61. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

62. Hermes Messenger to all the Gods and Goddesses Flew with winged hat and winged sandals Known for carrying his staff with him everywhere Return to question

63. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

64. Question 9 What was Medusa’s hair made of? A. Normal hair B. Snakes C. Crabs D. Seaweed

65. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

66. Medusa Known as being evil with powers Head with hair full of snakes Her gaze will turn you to stone Eventually beheaded Return to question

67. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

68. Question 10 TrueTrue or FalseFalse Medusa’s gaze would turn you into stone?

69. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

70. Medusa Known as being evil with powers Head with hair full of snakes Her gaze will turn you to stone Eventually beheaded Return to question

71. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

72. Question 11 Who was said to be the most beautiful woman and the Goddess of Love? A. Hera B. Athena C. Echo D. Aphrodite

73. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

74. Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Seen as most beautiful Goddess Perfect, gorgeous, eternal beauty Potent sexual attractiveness Return to question

75. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

76. Question 12 How many of the Fates were there? A. Four (4) B. Three (3) C. Seven (7) D. Five (5)

77. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

78. The Fates 3 Goddesses who controlled human life span Determined when and if humans died Names: Clotho, spun web of life, Lachesis, measured length, and Atropos, cut string of life Return to question

79. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

80. Question 13 TrueTrue or FalseFalse The definition of the word “echo” comes from the mythological character Echo?

81. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

82. Echo A mountain nymph (young, sexually desirable) Distracted Hera, allowing Zeus to cause trouble Hera took away Echo’s ability to talk All she could repeat are the last words of others Withered away until only her voice remained Where term “echo” comes from today Return to question

83. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

84. Question 14 Who was the ruler of the Underworld? A. The Fates B. Zeus C. Aphrodite D. Hades

85. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

86. Hades Ruler of the Underworld Seen as Evil Collector of lost souls Enemy of Zeus Return to question

87. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

88. Question 15 Which characteristics describe Hercules? A. Half mortal B. Super strength C. Handsome and heroic D. All of the above

89. Oops! Oh no! You’re headed towards The Underworld. Look back here if you need help to get to Mount Olympus.here

90. Hercules Handsome and heroic Super human strength Known for conquering all enemies Half mortal (human) from birth One of most popular or well known characters Return to question

91. Correct! Congratulations! You’re soaring high on Mount Olympus! Continue with quiz

92. Congratulations! You’ve finished the quiz! Awesome job! You’re now the God or Goddess of Greek Mythology Facts! Click to retake quiz

93. Image References http://disney.wikia.com http://unrealitymag.com/index.php/2009/07/09/unreal-power-rankings- animated-disney-villains/ http://www.pantheon.org/areas/gallery/mythology/europe/greek/zeus.html http://www.disneyclips.com/ http://www.logoi.com/pastimages/hercules.html http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/1400/1463/hermes_1.htm http://www.greek-islands.us/greek-gods/poseidon/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hera_Campana_Louvre_Ma2283.jpg http://eaps.mit.edu/medusa/people.html http://www.vroma.org/~araia/lachesis.html http://www.thornefeather.com/echo.html http://cyclopsandfriends.blogspot.com/2009/09/disney-animated-one- eyes.html http://ancientegypt3.blogspot.com/ http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/centaurs.htm http://thecoloringspot.com/mythical/mythical-creatures-coloring-pages-5.html http://www.bownet.org/dwheeler/

94. Now that you’ve completed… After finishing, you’ve now gotten a better understanding of Greek Mythology and some of the most popular characters from different myths. End Presentation