1. Greek Mythology Unit
Heroes
and
Heroines

2. What is a Myth?
1. A story that tells how the human race thought and felt years ago.
2. A story that reflects how man lived in close companionship with nature.
3. A study of the way early man looked at his surroundings.

3. Creation of the Greeks

6. Important Titans (Elder Gods)
Cronus
Rhea
Oceanus-river that flowed around the earth
Tethys-Oceanus’ wife
Mnemosyne-Titan of memory
Themis-Titan of divine justice
Hyperion-father of sun, moon and dawn
Iapetus-father of Prometheus who created mortals
Atlas-carried the world on his shoulders
Thea-Titaness of Light
Coeus-Titan of Intelligence
Dione-Titan of the Earth
Epimetheus-maker of animals and beasts
Crius-Titan of the powers of the Sea
Phoebe-Titaness of the Moon
Metis-Titan of wisdom

7. Mt. Olympus Magnificent Palace Gods/Goddesses Home
High Point in Greece called Mt. Olympus

8. Zeus King of the Gods and Goddesses of Mount Olympus
Symbol: Thunderbolt
Married to Hera but has many, many affairs
Has many children, too many to count

9. Ares God of War Ruthless, murderous Handsome Looked for trouble
Appetite for chaos
Son of Zeus

10. Hephaestus and Hermes Hephaestus: *God of Fire and Crafts *Blacksmith
*Said to be ugly
Hermes:
*Messenger
*Winged Sandals
*Aids travelers

11. Poseidon God of Water Brother to Zeus & Hades Has 3-pronged trident
Causes floods and earthquakes if mad

12. Aphrodite Goddess of Love, Beauty and Fertility
Irresistible to all men

13. Hera Goddess of Marriage Zeus’ wife and sister Protector of Marriages
Jealous

14. Hades God of the Underworld Lord of the Dead Persephone’s Husband
Dog-Cerberus

15. Apollo God of Prophecy, Medicine and Archery
Symbols=the sun, the lyre, the chariot he drives across the sky
Creative, Supportive of the arts
Patron god of music and poetry

16. Artemis Goddess of the Hunt Symbols: Bow, Hounds
Physically strong, defender of women
Hates men, opposes marriage

17. Athena Goddess of arts and crafts Goddess of War
Symbols: shield, helmet, owl
Rational, intelligent, peacemaker
City of Athens is named after her
Fan of Odysseus

18. Hestia Greek Goddess of Hearth and Home Symbols: Hearth and fire
Strengths: Constant, Calm, and Gentle
Courted by Poseidon and Apollo but remained a virgin
Immune to Aphrodite’s powers