Olympian Gods and Goddesses GREEK MYTHOLOGY Mythology noun

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Olympian Gods and Goddesses GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Olympian Gods and Goddesses GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Mythology ¬ noun ¬ A body or collection of myths belonging to a people

Mythology ¬ noun ¬ A body or collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes. www. dictionary. com

What is a myth, exactly? ¬ A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural

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 www. dictionary. com

What is a myth, exactly? ¬A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part

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. www. dictionary. com

Zeus ¬Roman Name: Jupiter ¬King of the gods ¬Ruler of Mt. Olympus ¬God of

Zeus ¬Roman Name: Jupiter ¬King of the gods ¬Ruler of Mt. Olympus ¬God of weather ¬Dominating and powerful with a soft spot for pretty women ¬Hurls thunderbolts when irritated

Aphrodite ¬Roman Name: Venus ¬Goddess of love and beauty ¬Can make others fall in

Aphrodite ¬Roman Name: Venus ¬Goddess of love and beauty ¬Can make others fall in love ¬Married to Hephaestus (unwillingly); was unfaithful to him

Apollo ¬Roman Name: Phoebus ¬God of the sun ¬In charge of moving the sun

Apollo ¬Roman Name: 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)

Ares ¬Roman Name: Mars ¬God of war ¬Involvement with all warlike activities and will

Ares ¬Roman Name: 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

Artemis ¬Roman Name: Diana ¬Goddess of the moon ¬In charge of movement of moon

Artemis ¬Roman Name: 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

Athena ¬Roman Name: Minerva ¬Goddess of wisdom and war ¬Preferred reason to violence, except

Athena ¬Roman Name: Minerva ¬Goddess of wisdom and war ¬Preferred reason to violence, except when pushed ¬Overseer of household crafts ¬Very competitive

Demeter ¬Roman Name: Ceres ¬Goddess of the earth and harvest ¬Responsible growth of crops

Demeter ¬Roman Name: Ceres ¬Goddess of the earth and harvest ¬Responsible growth of crops and fruits ¬Strong motherly instincts

Dionysus ¬Roman Name: Liber ¬God of wine and theater ¬Wild and fun-loving personality ¬Has

Dionysus ¬Roman Name: Liber ¬God of wine and theater ¬Wild and fun-loving personality ¬Has undesirable friends

Hephaestus ¬Roman Name: Vulcan ¬God of fire and artisans ¬Skilled craftsman and metal worker

Hephaestus ¬Roman Name: 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

Hera ¬Roman Name: Juno ¬Queen of gods and protector of women ¬Associated with marriage;

Hera ¬Roman Name: Juno ¬Queen of gods and protector of women ¬Associated with marriage; spent much time pursuing Zeus’ other women ¬Jealous and vain; beautiful

Hermes ¬Roman Name: Mercury ¬Messenger of the gods ¬Mischievous and a troublemaker ¬Protector of

Hermes ¬Roman Name: Mercury ¬Messenger of the gods ¬Mischievous and a troublemaker ¬Protector of thieves ¬Winged helmet and sandals

Poseidon ¬Roman Name: Neptune ¬God of the sea and earthquakes ¬Giver of horses to

Poseidon ¬Roman Name: Neptune ¬God of the sea and earthquakes ¬Giver of horses to mortals ¬His weapon in the Triton (threepronged fork) ¬Controlled the waves

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