1. Mythology
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2. Why study mythology?
Many great works of literature refer back to Greek mythology
Helps understand everyday language
That’s my Achille’s heel
You’ve just opened Pandora’s box
Mythology ties to history, art, literature, and can help us analyze our modern culture

3. Why study mythology?
Mythology gives us insight into culture and beliefs
It explains where many different ideas have come from

4. Types of Myths Pourquoi Tales Myths to Explain a Natural Phenomenon
Explains WHY
Myths to Explain a Natural Phenomenon

5. the Gods and Goddesses
of Ancient Greece

6. Mount Olympus Mount Olympus is a real mountain in the north of Greece.
According the Greeks, Mount Olympus had a gate made of clouds, guarded by the four seasons (goddesses in their own right).
Each god and goddess had his or her own house or dwelling place, but they all called Mount Olympus “home.”
The Olympian gods consist of Zeus, his brothers and sisters, and some of his children. As you read about the Olympian gods, enter the information into your Olympian Gods Chart.
The Greeks and Romans shared mythology, so most gods will have two names.

7. MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a
Real Mountain
Finally Came to be Thought of
as a Floating Mountain
in the Sky

10. ZEUS (Roman Name: Jupiter) Supreme Ruler of the Gods
His weapon was the mighty
THUNDERBOLT©
He falls in love frequently and often acts on it (even though he is married)

11. Protector of Marriage and
HERA
(Roman Name: Juno)
Zeus’ Wife and Sister
Protector of Marriage and
Married Women
Very Jealous of
Zeus’ Numerous Lovers

12. HADES
(Roman Name: Pluto)
Lord of the Underworld
Ruler of the Dead

13. Ruler of the Seas and Oceans
POSEIDON
(Roman Name: Neptune)
Ruler of the Seas and Oceans

14. DEMETER (Roman Name: Ceres) Goddess of Corn and Agriculture
Her Moods Affect the Seasons

15. Goddess of Love and Beauty
APHRODITE
(Roman Name: Venus)
Goddess of Love and Beauty
Wife of Hephaestus

16. HESTIA
(Roman Name: Vesta)
Goddess of the Home

17. ALL ZEUS’ CHILDREN

18. None of the Other Gods Like Him Much
ARES
(Roman Name: Mars)
God of War
None of the Other Gods Like Him Much

19. Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom
ATHENA
(Roman Name: Minerva)
Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom
While Adopted by Hera,
She is the Daughter
of Zeus Only
(Sprang from his Head)

20. God of Fire and the Forge
HEPHAESTUS
(Roman Name: Vulcan)
God of Fire and the Forge
He is the Only Ugly God
Husband of Aphrodite

21. HEBE
(Roman Name: None)
Cupbearer of the Gods

22. Twin Brother of Artemis
APOLLO
(Roman Name: Apollo)
Twin Brother of Artemis
God of Music and Poetry
God of Light and Truth
No False Words
(Never Told a Lie)
His Oracle at Delphi
was the Most Popular

23. ARTEMIS (Roman Name: Diana) Twin Sister of Apollo Goddess of the Moon
and the Hunt
Lady of the Wild Things

24. (Roman Name: Proserpine)
PERSEPHONE
(Roman Name: Proserpine)
Goddess of Spring
She was Kidnapped
by Hades
Later Made the
Queen of the Underworld
Spends Half the Year
in Hades, Half on Earth

25. HERMES (Roman Name: Mercury) Messenger of the Gods
Has Wings on Sandals
and Cap
Appears the Most Often
of All the Gods

26. NAME: _______________________ DATE: ________ PD: _____
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27. Prometheus

28. Pandora’s Box
Pandora’s Box Cartoon: