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Greek Mythology
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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.
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Types of Myths V Explanatory Myths: Myths that answer natural questions about natural objects. V Aesthetic Myths: Myths that have no purpose except to entertain.
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Why Study Mythology? We study mythology because it is the religion, the science, and the literature of people from the past.
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A Creation Myth
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Greek gods - Family Tree
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ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky ü Roman name: Jupiter ü Symbol: Thunder bolts Thunder bolts
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Poseidon: god of the oceans Zeus’ brother Zeus’ brother Roman Name: Neptune Roman Name: Neptune Symbol: Trident Symbol: Trident
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HADES: god of the underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Roman Name: Pluto Symbol: Invisible Helmet
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HERA: Queen of the gods Wife of Zeus Wife of Zeus Roman Name: Juno Roman Name: Juno Symbol: Golden Crown Symbol: Golden Crown
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HESTIA: goddess of home and hearth Zeus’ virgin sister Roman Name: Vesta Symbol: Hearth, Sacred Fire
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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, wheat Symbol: Rake, wheat
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ATHENA: goddess of wisdom and law Daughter of Zeus Roman Name: Minerva Symbol: Armor and an Owl
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APOLLO: god of the sun Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis Roman Name: Helios Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp
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ARTEMIS: goddess of the hunt and moon Daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo Roman Name: Diana Symbol: Silver bow and arrow
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APHRODITE : goddess of Beauty and Love Married HEPHAESTUS Married HEPHAESTUS Roman Name: Venus Roman Name: Venus Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells
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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
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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
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HERMES: Messenger of the gods Son of Zeus Responsible for guiding souls to the underworld Roman Name: Mercury Symbol: Winged Sandals & Helmet
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