1. MYTHOLOGY

2. What is Mythology?

3. The creation of the world Natural phenomena Moral lessons History
The purpose of mythology is to explain how things came about. Myth explains:
The creation of the world
Natural phenomena
Moral lessons
History
Dreams, deepest fears and hopes of the human race

4. Why Do We Read Myths? To learn about ancient cultures
As inspiration for the arts
To teach values and morals
For entertainment

5. King Midas and the Golden Touch
Flight of Icarus

6. Echo and Narcissus
Origins of the Seasons

7. Orpheus the Great Musician
Hercules

8. Gods and Goddesses Greek Name Roman Name Area of Power
Zeus Jupiter king of the gods; sky weather
Apollo Apollo the sun; youth; music; archery; prophecy
Artemis Diana twin sister of Apollo; the moon; hunting
Hades Pluto king of the underworld
Poseidon Neptune ruler of the seas
Hera Juno wife of Zeus; queen of gods; women; marriage
Dionysus Bacchus wine; fertility; music
Athena Minerva wisdom; war; crafts
Hephaestus Vulcan craftsman for the gods’; fire
Hermes Mercury messenger god; secrets; tricks
Demeter Ceres agriculture; earth; corn
Persephone Proserpine daughter of Demeter’; queen of Hades