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Greek mythology
Aphrodite
• Aphrodite is the goddess of love, desire, and beauty.
• She had a magic girdle that compelled everyone to desire
her.
• She is the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
• Aphrodite is married to Hephaestus.
Hephaestus
• He is the Greek god of blacksmiths, sculptors,
metallurgy, fire and volcanos.
• He is the son of Zeus and Hera
• Hera threw him from Olympus because he was
crippled he landed in the ocean and was raised by
Thetis.
• He was later accepted back into Olympus and was
made craftsman of the gods.
• He is married to Aphrodite.
Orpheus
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Orpheus was a musician a poet and prophet
He was considered the best musician of all time
Apollo taught him how to play the lyre
His music has the ability to charm animals and make the trees dance
Harpies
At first harpies were not always monsters they were once spirits
who represented stormy weather and looked like beautiful
young women with wings. Over time they turned into ugly
beasts. They have Long hair wings and sharp talons made of
metal. The carry evil peoples spirits away to be tortured by
Erinye they would often eat the victim before the soul was
delivered. They stank so bad that whatever they touched gave
off a foul smell.
Test questions
1. Name the 12 Olympians.
2. Who is the god of war?
3. Which god taught Orpheus how to play the lyre?
4. Who raised Hephaestus before he was accepted back into Olympus?
5. What are the harpies most known for?
6. Who was Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon’s father?
7. Name all that have gotten by Cerberus.
8. What are the effects of Orpheus’ Lyre music on people?
9. Which Olympian is a cripple.
10. How does medusa turn people to stone?
Test Questions answer key
1. Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis,
Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, and Hestia
2. Ares
3. Apollo taught Orpheus how to play the Lyre
4. He was raised by Thetis
5. Carrying away evil souls to be tortured.
6. Their father is Kronos the evil titan
7. Hercules, Orpheus, and Persephone have gotten past Cerberus.
8. Orpheus’ lyre playing had the ability to charm anyone who heard
it.
9. Hephaestus is a cripple
10. Anyone who looks Medusa in the eyes will turn to stone.