Greek Mythology Gods 101 By Marisa Miele Quick

Greek Mythology Gods 101 By: Marisa Miele

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Gods 101 Gods and Goddesses are immortal and sought after for help by the humans and heroes. There are 3 types: The Titans (elder gods, ruled before the Olympians) The Olympians (group of 12 gods, overthrew the Titans) The Lesser Gods.

Who threw the Titans out of power? And how many were there?

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Answer: The Olympians. There were 12 of them.

GODS Click on each God to learn about them • • Zeus Eros Apollo Poseidon Click here to see more gods!http: //greekmythology. com Click to see a movie

ZEUS Zeus was the god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods. Brothers were: Poseidon and Hades He was married to Hera His weapon was a thunderbolt which he hurled at those who displeased him. Click the arrow to answer questions about Zeus.

Who are Zues’ Brothers? Write your answers on the Greek Mythology 101 Worksheet. Click here for the answer!

Poseidon and Hades Go to the next question.

What is Zeus’ weapon? A. A spear B. A thunderbolt C. A lasso D. A trident

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Eros Son of Aphrodite Weapon is darts or arrows He is Represented as blindfolded Because “Love is…… A. blind B. Deaf C. Gross God of love

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Had a twin sister, Artemis Apollo Son of Music. He played the golden lyre. His Daily task was to harness his chariot with four horses and drive the Sun across the sky. Click to Answer Questions.

STOP HERE What was Apollo’s daily job? What did he use to help him? Write your answer on the worksheet first!

He used a chariot and 4 horses to help him pull the sun across the sky.

POSEIDON = God of the Sea, protector of all waters He was widely worshiped by sailors. = = His weapon is a trident, which can shake the earth, and shatter any object.

Click on the link below to watch a movie on The Olympian Gods. • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=vj. Ry. Fo 6 Q 53 Y

You are now going to GODDESSES…. .

You are now going to GODS…

GODDESSES • Athena • Aphrodite • Hera • Artemis Click to go home. Click to see a movie.

Daughter of Zeus. ATHENA She invented the bridle, which permitted man to tame horses, the trumpet, the flute, the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship, and the chariot. She is fierce and brave in battle. She was the embodiment of wisdom, reason, and purity. She was Zeus's favorite child and was allowed to use his weapons including his thunderbolt. Athena is the Greek virgin goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature. She is the goddess of the city, handicrafts, and agriculture.

Name 3 things that Athena invented. Write them on your worksheet.

Some items that Athena invented were: The Flute The Bridle The Plow The Rake The Trumpet & The Ship

APHRODITE Some say she is the daughter of Zeus. she has a magical girdle that compels anyone she wishes to desire her. Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire and beauty.

Hera She was very jealous of Zeus due to his infidelities to her. She was known as the Protector of marriage She was Zeus’ wife and sister. Her sacred animal was the peacock. She married Zeus out of shame for him tricking her into loving him.

On your worksheet, describe Hera in your own words.

Daughter of Zeus and Leto. Artemis Twin brother is Apollo Protector of the young Virgin Goddess, and Goddess of chastity. Huntsman of the gods Lady of the wild things

STOP HERE!!! Write the answer on your worksheet first. Question: Question Who is Artemis’ twin brother? Click the thunderbolt to see the answer.

Answer: Her twin brother was Apollo!!!

Watch the following video of The Olympian Goddesses. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Rxyn. Gjncpr. E

Please use the following links, this presentation, and the videos to construct a poster of the deity of your choosing. Directions will be given to you. References: www. youtube. com www. greekmythology. com www. mythweb. com www. desy. de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth