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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology l. What is a myth? l. What is mythology?

Greek Mythology l. What is a myth? l. What is mythology?

What is a myth? l. A popular belief or tradition that influences/shapes the opinions

What is a myth? l. A popular belief or tradition that influences/shapes the opinions of society.

What is mythology? l. A body of myths; the study of myths as they

What is mythology? l. A body of myths; the study of myths as they relate to the gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a society.

Why mythology? l. Used to explain natural phenomena and life events –Examples: • Sun

Why mythology? l. Used to explain natural phenomena and life events –Examples: • Sun moving across the sky • earthquakes

Greek Mythology l. Greeks had little interest in the afterlife. l. Most Greeks wanted

Greek Mythology l. Greeks had little interest in the afterlife. l. Most Greeks wanted to live their lives so that they would be remembered long after their deaths.

Greek Mythology l. Intellectuals such as poets and philosophers were held in high regard.

Greek Mythology l. Intellectuals such as poets and philosophers were held in high regard. l. Strongly favored individualism and prized differences in personality and character.

Greek Mythology l. Myths and religions reflect individuality as well.

Greek Mythology l. Myths and religions reflect individuality as well.

Greek Mythology l. Based on a polytheistic religion. l. Mythology was an important part

Greek Mythology l. Based on a polytheistic religion. l. Mythology was an important part of Greek culture, politics and art.

Greek Mythology l. Also has an impact on the culture of western civilization. l.

Greek Mythology l. Also has an impact on the culture of western civilization. l. For example, many symbols, metaphors, and words are based on Greek mythology. l. What are some examples?

Greek Gods and Goddesses l Immortal l But, possessed many human qualities and faults

Greek Gods and Goddesses l Immortal l But, possessed many human qualities and faults – Examples: • Love, hate, jealousy, anger • Constantly quarreled and completed with each other l Would often interfere in human events – Trojan War – Creation of Athens

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Aphrodite Goddess of beauty, love, fertility Very vain because

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Aphrodite Goddess of beauty, love, fertility Very vain because of her beauty

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Hera Goddess of Marriage Wife of Zeus Very jealous

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Hera Goddess of Marriage Wife of Zeus Very jealous due to Zeus cheating on her a lot

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Zeus King of the Gods Supreme god God of

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Zeus King of the Gods Supreme god God of the Sky - Lightening, Thunder

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Apollo God of music, healing, prophesy Played the lute

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Apollo God of music, healing, prophesy Played the lute

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Athena Goddess of wisdom, war, crafts Patron goddess of

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Athena Goddess of wisdom, war, crafts Patron goddess of Athens

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Hades King of the Underworld

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Hades King of the Underworld

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Poseidon God of the sea, earthquakes, horses Many disputes

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Poseidon God of the sea, earthquakes, horses Many disputes with Zeus

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Artemis Goddess of the hunt Helps women in childbirth

Major Greek Gods and Goddesses Artemis Goddess of the hunt Helps women in childbirth Deadly with her arrows

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