1. Olympian Gods and Goddesses
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MYTHOLOGY

2. Mythology
noun
A body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes.

3. What is a myth, exactly?
A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people, as by explaining aspects of the natural world or outlining the psychology, customs, or ideals of society

4. What is a myth, exactly?
A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology.
ideology- a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underlies political action…a philosophy of life.

5. Zeus Roman Name: Jupiter King of the gods Ruler of Mt. Olympus
God of weather
Dominating and powerful with a soft spot for pretty women
Hurls thunderbolts when irritated

6. Aphrodite Roman Name: Venus Goddess of love and beauty
Can make others fall in love
Married to Hephaestus (unwillingly); was unfaithful to him

7. Apollo Roman Name: Phoebus God of the sun
In charge of moving the sun across the sky
Hunter; patron of archery
Patron of the arts, especially music, and medicine (had healing powers)

8. Ares Roman Name: Mars God of war
Involvement with all warlike activities and will intervene in war
Violent and eager to fight, is indifferent to “right and wrong” in battle

9. Artemis Roman Name: Diana Goddess of the moon
In charge of movement of moon across the sky
Twin of Apollo
Mighty huntress; protector of small children and animals

10. Athena Roman Name: Minerva Goddess of wisdom and war
Preferred reason to violence, except when pushed
Overseer of household crafts
Very competitive

11. Demeter Roman Name: Ceres Goddess of the earth and harvest
Responsible growth of crops and fruits
Strong motherly instincts

12. Dionysus Roman Name: Liber God of wine and theater
Wild and fun-loving personality
Has undesirable friends

13. Hephaestus Roman Name: Vulcan God of fire and artisans
Skilled craftsman and metal worker
Married to Aphrodite (against her will)
Only crippled god/thrown down Olympus by his mother Hera
Admired for his work

14. Hera Roman Name: Juno Queen of gods and protector of women
Associated with marriage; spent much time pursuing Zeus’ other women
Jealous and vain; beautiful

15. Hermes Roman Name: Mercury Messenger of the gods
Mischievous and a trouble-maker
Protector of thieves
Winged helmet and sandals

16. Poseidon Roman Name: Neptune God of the sea and earthquakes
Giver of horses to mortals
His weapon in the Triton (three-pronged fork)
Controlled the waves