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1 Olympian Gods and Goddesses
GREEK 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 (Jupiter) King of the gods God of weather
Ruler of Mt. Olympus God of weather Dominating and powerful with a soft spot for pretty women Hurls thunderbolts when irritated

6 Aphrodite (Venus) Goddess of love and beauty
No formal duties besides being lovely Married to Hephaestus (unwillingly); was unfaithful to him

7 Apollo (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 (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 (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 (Minerva) Goddess of wisdom and war
Preferred reason to violence, except when pushed Overseer of household crafts Very competitive

11 Demeter (Ceres) Goddess of the earth and harvest
Responsible growth of crops and fruits Strong motherly instincts

12 Dionysus (Liber) God of wine and theater
Wild and fun-loving personality Has undesirable friends

13 Hephaestus (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 (Juno) Queen of gods and protector of women
Associated with marriage; spent much time pursuing Zeus’ other women Jealous and vain; beautiful

15 Hermes (Mercury) Messenger of the gods Mischievous and a trouble-maker
Protector of thieves Winged helmet and sandals

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

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