Odyssey Scavenger Hunt
... 1. What is the definition of an epic poem? 2. List three characteristics of an epic. 3. List three other famous epics besides The Odyssey. http://www.greekmythology.com/ Greek Mythology 4. Poseidon plays a large role in The Odyssey. Who is Poseidon and what is his realm? 5. Athena also plays a major ...
... 1. What is the definition of an epic poem? 2. List three characteristics of an epic. 3. List three other famous epics besides The Odyssey. http://www.greekmythology.com/ Greek Mythology 4. Poseidon plays a large role in The Odyssey. Who is Poseidon and what is his realm? 5. Athena also plays a major ...
Term Research Paper
... what I already knew and what I needed to know. Prior to this project I knew that there were 14 gods, they lived on Mount Olympus, and that they were the children of the Titians. After conducting research I found out that there were 14 God in all who are Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Deme ...
... what I already knew and what I needed to know. Prior to this project I knew that there were 14 gods, they lived on Mount Olympus, and that they were the children of the Titians. After conducting research I found out that there were 14 God in all who are Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Deme ...
Mythological References in Antigone
... He needed to question the shade of the blind prophet Teiresias in order to find his way home again after the Trojan War. Son of Helios and Gaia. He sided with the Titans against the Gods in the battles. As a punishment, Zeus decided to turn him into water, the river Acheron ...
... He needed to question the shade of the blind prophet Teiresias in order to find his way home again after the Trojan War. Son of Helios and Gaia. He sided with the Titans against the Gods in the battles. As a punishment, Zeus decided to turn him into water, the river Acheron ...
Mythology Introductory Power Point 2
... A.Never merely silly or superstitious B. Used for these purposes: 1. To explain the creation of the world 2. To explain natural phenomena 3. To give story form to ancient religious practices ...
... A.Never merely silly or superstitious B. Used for these purposes: 1. To explain the creation of the world 2. To explain natural phenomena 3. To give story form to ancient religious practices ...
Document
... THE SPHINX was a female monster with the body of a lion, the breast and head of a woman, eagle's wings and, according to some, a serpent-headed tail. She was sent by the gods to plague the town of Thebes as punishment for some ancient crime. There she preyed on the youths of the land, devouring ...
... THE SPHINX was a female monster with the body of a lion, the breast and head of a woman, eagle's wings and, according to some, a serpent-headed tail. She was sent by the gods to plague the town of Thebes as punishment for some ancient crime. There she preyed on the youths of the land, devouring ...
Land of the Dead Notes
... 6. Mythology. Who is “the god who thunders on the land” (l. 621)? __________________________ 7. Mythology. Who owns the cattle on Thrinakia? ______________________ What is he the god of? _________________ 8. Who do you think these “suitors” (line 640) are whom Teiresias prophesies that Odysseus will ...
... 6. Mythology. Who is “the god who thunders on the land” (l. 621)? __________________________ 7. Mythology. Who owns the cattle on Thrinakia? ______________________ What is he the god of? _________________ 8. Who do you think these “suitors” (line 640) are whom Teiresias prophesies that Odysseus will ...
Greek gods
... to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origin and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. ...
... to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origin and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient Greece. ...
Mythology-Presentation
... • The ancient Greeks told stories about their gods. These stories are called myths (short for mythology, or stories about gods.) Stories about the ancient Greek gods are still told today. • Each storyteller told the stories in their own way, but whatever power and personality a god had was consisten ...
... • The ancient Greeks told stories about their gods. These stories are called myths (short for mythology, or stories about gods.) Stories about the ancient Greek gods are still told today. • Each storyteller told the stories in their own way, but whatever power and personality a god had was consisten ...
Greek Gods & Goddesses: The Olympians 12
... he was defeated by Hercules in battle and then stuffed into a jar by two giants. ...
... he was defeated by Hercules in battle and then stuffed into a jar by two giants. ...
Zeus
... His symbol was a thunderbolt. He had 2 more symbols which were the oak tree and an eagle. He was the god of the sky. His weakness was getting in trouble over love affairs. ...
... His symbol was a thunderbolt. He had 2 more symbols which were the oak tree and an eagle. He was the god of the sky. His weakness was getting in trouble over love affairs. ...
The Trojan War - Renton School District
... • Father chooses Menelaus and makes him King of Sparta also ...
... • Father chooses Menelaus and makes him King of Sparta also ...
Introduction to Greek Mythology
... Introduction to Greek Mythology Sixth Grade Language Arts Mrs. Huffine ...
... Introduction to Greek Mythology Sixth Grade Language Arts Mrs. Huffine ...
The mystical function
... •DAMSEL IN DISTRESS—Princess Fiona in the highest tower •HEAVEN VS. HELL—glowing embers and fire are shown to be the habitat of the dragon. •LIGHT VS. DARKNESS—the castle is dark to represent evil; Fiona is first seen in a ray of light; as soon as they escape, they emerge into daytime since they hav ...
... •DAMSEL IN DISTRESS—Princess Fiona in the highest tower •HEAVEN VS. HELL—glowing embers and fire are shown to be the habitat of the dragon. •LIGHT VS. DARKNESS—the castle is dark to represent evil; Fiona is first seen in a ray of light; as soon as they escape, they emerge into daytime since they hav ...
Mythology Day Project
... Greek Mythology Day Step 1- Choose a character from Greek Mythology and have it approved by the teacher*. There should be no duplicates of characters in the same class period. Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Hades, Hestia, Hermes, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Aries, Hephaestus, Atlas, Pan, Dionysus, Me ...
... Greek Mythology Day Step 1- Choose a character from Greek Mythology and have it approved by the teacher*. There should be no duplicates of characters in the same class period. Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Hades, Hestia, Hermes, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Aries, Hephaestus, Atlas, Pan, Dionysus, Me ...
Mythology
... Complete it with information from your notes. In the last column, ―Influence on Humanity‖ make an inference as to how a god influenced people’s lives. 2. Citing evidence from your notes, explain which god or goddess you find the most interesting in several sentences below the chart. Name ...
... Complete it with information from your notes. In the last column, ―Influence on Humanity‖ make an inference as to how a god influenced people’s lives. 2. Citing evidence from your notes, explain which god or goddess you find the most interesting in several sentences below the chart. Name ...
Greek Mythology
... • There were several groups of minor(未成年的) gods in Greek mythology.Nymphs(小仙女) were minor goddesses or spirits of nature,living in oceans,lakes,rivers,mountains and trees. • Three goddesses called Fates controlled the destiny of every man. • The Muses ,nine daughters of Zeus,were goddesses of liter ...
... • There were several groups of minor(未成年的) gods in Greek mythology.Nymphs(小仙女) were minor goddesses or spirits of nature,living in oceans,lakes,rivers,mountains and trees. • Three goddesses called Fates controlled the destiny of every man. • The Muses ,nine daughters of Zeus,were goddesses of liter ...
Section 3 Greek Mythology and Literature
... 2. Ancient Greeks believed gods caused natural events like thunderstorms, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – they created myths to explain the god’s actions. Identify the following major gods and goddesses by role: a. Zeus ...
... 2. Ancient Greeks believed gods caused natural events like thunderstorms, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – they created myths to explain the god’s actions. Identify the following major gods and goddesses by role: a. Zeus ...
CLASSICAL RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY
... religion that originates from that region. I highly encourage you to do the publicity and service projects for each day, or make up your own! Publicity points are doubled this week, so remember to take advantage of that, and I hope you all ...
... religion that originates from that region. I highly encourage you to do the publicity and service projects for each day, or make up your own! Publicity points are doubled this week, so remember to take advantage of that, and I hope you all ...
Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Justice, Prudence, and Temperence
... to Hesiod she is a child of Erebus and Nyx. She is portrayed as serious looking woman with in her left hand a whip, a rein, a sword, or a pair of scales. In the Hellenistic period she was portrayed with a steering wheel. Also called Rhamnusia, from a temple and statue of her in Rhamnus, a village in ...
... to Hesiod she is a child of Erebus and Nyx. She is portrayed as serious looking woman with in her left hand a whip, a rein, a sword, or a pair of scales. In the Hellenistic period she was portrayed with a steering wheel. Also called Rhamnusia, from a temple and statue of her in Rhamnus, a village in ...
NewMythology - Ecclesfield School
... • To help make the sky familiar to them, they created shapes in the stars to represent stories from their culture. • Many constellations show mythical stories from ancient Greek or Arabic cultures. ...
... • To help make the sky familiar to them, they created shapes in the stars to represent stories from their culture. • Many constellations show mythical stories from ancient Greek or Arabic cultures. ...
Mythology
... sister; she seeks the most moral; symbol revenge on Zeus’ is lightning bolt. mortal infidelities. Poseidon: god of sea Athena: favorite & earthquakes; carries daughter of Zeus; a Trident; he’s very goddess of important since wisdom/war; she Odysseus is traveling favors the Greeks home from Troy ...
... sister; she seeks the most moral; symbol revenge on Zeus’ is lightning bolt. mortal infidelities. Poseidon: god of sea Athena: favorite & earthquakes; carries daughter of Zeus; a Trident; he’s very goddess of important since wisdom/war; she Odysseus is traveling favors the Greeks home from Troy ...
greek and roman mythology
... 1. How is Gaea like a human mother? Explain, and give specific examples from the story. ...
... 1. How is Gaea like a human mother? Explain, and give specific examples from the story. ...