1. Greek/Roman Myth The Olympians and Other Major Deities

2. Religion and The Romans Oral Tradition –Milman Perry The importance of religion –In Government –Family life –Public life –Sacrifice Polytheism

3. Mount Olympus

4. Mount Olympus Northern Border of Thessaly

5. Parade of the Olympians: A Divine Family (12) Zeus (Juppiter) Hera (Juno) Poseidon (Neptune) Demeter (Ceres) Hestia (Vestia) Aphrodite (Venus) NOT Hades (Pluto) Athena (Minvera) Artemis (Diana) Hermes (Mercury) Apollo (Apollo) Hephaestus (Vulcan) Ares (Mars)

7. Zeus (Jupiter), Lord of the Sky Realms of Power –Sky god (overseer) –Weather –Xenia –Law and Justice

8. Iconographic Symbols Aegis Thunderbolt Eagle Scepter

9. Zeus Zeus is married to his wife/sister, Hera. However, scholars today have calculated that he promiscuous love affairs totaled around 115. Some of his children are 100% divine (with a goddess) others are only 50% divine (with a mortal).

10. Zeus

16. Ganymede

18. Greek Symposium Zeus + Ganymede= symbolism of Greek Symposium

19. Hera (Juno) Realms of Power –Marriage –Women’s Fertility –Family Protection –Crops and Cattle

20. Iconographic Symbols Fully Clothed Hair Style Peacock

21. Hera

24. Feuds Hera is constantly found feuding with her husband Zeus about his extramarital affairs. Sides with the Greeks in the Trojan War. Why? Zeus’ kids = Ganymede and Helen. Many other reasons. Hera is constantly persecuting Zeus’ lovers like…

26. And Argus who guards Io

27. Poseidon, Lord of the Deep Realms of Power –Sea and Ocean –Earthquakes –Homer calls him “Shaker of the Earth” –Does not have good will towards humans

28. Iconographic Symbols Trident (strike = a spring) Blue colors Horses (creator)

29. Wife/Children Wife= Amphitrite Children= –Triton (calmed the seas with a conch) –Polyphemus

30. Poseidon

36. Hades Means “The Invisible” Given an invisible cap from the Cyclopes. Married to Persephone (daughter of Demeter) Hardly ever allows souls to return to the land of the living

37. Hades (Pluto)

39. Apollo God of prophecy, health, disease Mother= LetoSister= Artemis Born on the island of Delos

40. Iconographic Symbols Bow and arrow Sun Mice Laurel Wreath

41. Apollo

44. Hephaestus God of craftsmen, forgery. Born asexually from Juno. Married to Aphrodite (ironic) Ugliest of the gods. Cast down from Olympus by his mother, Hera.

45. Hephaestus Iconographic symbols- Hammer, fire, volcano, tools, etc.

46. Hephaestus (Vulcan)

47. Ares God of bloodshed (warfare) Well known for his affair with Aphrodite Iconographic symbols- armor, weapons

48. Ares (Mars)

49. Demeter Iconographic Symbols- Wheat/Grain/Agriculture Realms of power- Agriculture and fertility

50. Demeter (Ceres)

51. Hermes (Mercury)

52. Hermes Messenger of the Gods God of travelers, thieves, trickery, orators,and heralds. Iconographic symbols- Winged cap and shoes and the caduceus. Pyschopompos

53. Hestia Iconographic symbols- Vestal Virgins, Modestly dressed, fire. Realms of Power- The Roman Hearth

54. Hestia (Vesta)

55. Vestal Virgins

56. Aphrodite Iconographic Symbols- Nude, Wears Red, Cupid, Ideal body Realms of power- Lustful love (falling in and out of). Venereal Aphrodisiac

57. Aphrodite (Venus)

58. Athena Iconographic Symbols- Armor, weapons, the owl. Realms of Power- Wisdom, Skillful warfare Athens

59. Athena (Minerva)

60. Artemis Iconographic Symbols- Bow and arrow, deer, the crescent moon. Realms of Power- The hunt, fertility.

61. Artemis (Diana)

62. Bacchus (Dionysis,Liber) Realms of Power- Wine, parties, orgies, etc. Iconographic symbols- Wine, leopard, grape branch. Epicurean (yolo!) Married to Ariadne

63. Bacchus