1. Greek Deities and Monsters Identification Activity
Introduction to The Odyssey

2. # 1
I am a god.
Look at what I am carrying.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

3. # 2
I am a goddess.
I have much power.
Who am I?
What am I the goddess of?

4. # 3
Look closely at the winged creatures.
Who are they?
What do they do?

5. # 4
I am a goddess.
Look closely at what I am carrying on my back.
Who am I?
What am I the goddess of?

6. # 5
I am a god.
Look closely at what I am wearing and carrying.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

7. # 6
I am a goddess.
Who am I?
What am I the goddess of?

8. # 7
I am a god.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

9. # 8
I am a goddess.
Who am I?
What am I the goddess of?

10. # 9
I am a god.
Look closely at what I am carrying.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

11. # 10
I am a god.
Look closely at my shoes.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

12. # 11
I am a god.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

13. # 12
I am a god.
Who am I?
What am I the god of?

14. # 13
I am a monster.
Who am I?

15. I am Poseidon.
I am ruler of the sea.
My symbols are: the trident, waves, ocean, dolphins.

16. I am Hera.
I am queen of the gods.
My symbols are: the peacock and a crown.

17. We are the Sirens. We are half-women and half-bird creatures who lure sailors to their death with our beautiful singing.

18. I am Artemis.
I am goddess of the hunt and moon.
My symbols are: the moon, bow and arrows, and the stag (deer).

19. I am Hephaestus.
I am the blacksmith of the gods and the only lame god.
My symbols are: the anvil, forge, and fire.

20. I am Aphrodite.
I am goddess of love and beauty.
My symbols are: the seashell, doves, hearts, and flowers.

21. I am Ares.
I am god of war.
My symbols are: the spear, and a helmet and shield.

22. I am Athena.
I am goddess of wisdom, justice, and arts/crafts.
My symbols are: the owl and the aegis (like a shield).

23. I am Apollo.
I am god of music (principally the lyre) and also of prophecy, colonization, medicine, archery (but not for war or hunting), poetry, dance, intellectual inquiry and the protector of herds and flocks.
I am also a god of light.
My symbols are: light, bow and arrow, lyre, sun

24. I am mostly known for being the messenger of the gods.
I am Hermes.
I am mostly known for being the messenger of the gods.
However, I am the god of shepherds, land travel, merchants, weights and measures, oratory, literature, athletics and thieves, and known for my cunning and shrewd behavior.
My symbols are: Winged hat and sandals, and the staff (cadeceus).

25. I am Hades.
I am the ruler of the underworld and god of the dead.
My symbols are the scepter, Cerberus (3 headed dog), and my crown (that can make me invisible).

26. I am Zeus.
I am king of the gods; therefore ruling both man and gods.
My symbols are:
lightning bolt, eagle, scepter, rain/thunderstorms

27. I am a Cyclops.
I am of the second generation of Cyclops and belong to a band of lawless shepherds.

28. 3-2-1 Exit Slip
On a blank sheet of paper (you can split a piece with a partner), respond to the following:
Identify 3 gods/monsters and their functions.
Identify 2 things you learned about the Trojan War.
Make 1 prediction for the story, The Odyssey.