1. Greek Mythology

2. What is Mythology? o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. o There were no scientists or teachers to explain why things happened - like why we have 4 seasons, for example. o They made up their own stories to explain why and how things worked. o These stories are called MYTHS. o Mythology is the study of cultural stories that explain why and/or how the world was created and works

3. Why Study Mythology? We study mythology because it is the religion, the science, and the literature of people from Earth’s human past.

4. We are going to study Creation Myths THESE EXPLAIN HOW THE WORLD WAS CREATED!

5. World Map

6. Ancient Greece Map GREECE ITALY AFRICA

7. Greek gods - Family Tree

8. ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky Roman name: Roman name:Jupiter Symbol: Thunder bolts Thunder bolts

9. Poseidon: god of the oceans Zeus’ brother Zeus’ brother Roman Name: Neptune Roman Name: Neptune Symbol: Trident Symbol: Trident

10. HADES: god of the underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Roman Name: Pluto Symbol: Invisible Helmet

11. HERA: Queen of the gods Wife of Zeus Wife of Zeus Roman Name: Juno Roman Name: Juno Symbol: Golden Crown Symbol: Golden Crown

12. HESTIA: goddess of home and hearth Zeus’ virgin sister Roman Name: Vesta Symbol: Sacred Fire

13. DEMETER : goddess of grain and harvest Responsible for the creation of seasons Responsible for the creation of seasons Also known for fertility Also known for fertility Roman Name: Ceres Roman Name: Ceres Symbol: Rake Symbol: Rake

14. ATHENA: goddess of wisdom and law Daughter of Zeus Roman Name: Minerva Symbol: Armor and an Owl

15. APOLLO: god of the sun Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis Roman Name: Apollo Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp

16. ARTEMIS: goddess of the hunt and moon Daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo Roman Name: Diana Symbol: Silver bow and arrow

17. APHRODITE : goddess of Beauty and Love Daughter of Zeus Daughter of Zeus Roman Name: Venus Roman Name: Venus Symbol: Roses and Doves Symbol: Roses and Doves

18. ARES: god of War Son of Zeus and Hera Son of Zeus and Hera Roman Name: Mars Roman Name: Mars Symbol: Sword and Spear Symbol: Sword and Spear

19. HEPHAESTUS: god of fire and forge Son of Hera Son of Hera Fatherless Fatherless Roman Name: Vulcan Roman Name: Vulcan Symbol: Anvil and Hammer Symbol: Anvil and Hammer

20. HERMES: Messenger of the gods Son of Zeus Responsible for guiding souls to the underworld Roman Name: Mercury Symbol: Winged Sandals