Download Greek Gods and Goddesses Poster 2015

Gods/Goddesses Poster
Mr. Galuska - OHH
Goal: Explain the importance of one the gods of Mt. Olympus in connection to Greek religion
and culture.
Instructions:
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Draw your interpretation of your chosen god/goddess.
Color your god/goddess (you can simply outline your drawing).
Write the name of your god/goddess above or below their picture.
Write three important characteristics about your god/goddess. See back!
Add a colorful background that has to do with what your god/goddess represents.
Create a catchy slogan that represents your god/goddess the best.
Example = Ares – “War is in Your Blood…”
Example = Aphrodite – “Beauty Above All Else…”
Example = Poseidon – “Oceans of Opportunity…”
Example = Zeus – “The Sky’s the Limit…”
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On a separate piece of paper write down and answer the following questions. Staple that
paper to your poster.
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Why did you choose the god you did for this poster?
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Of the three characteristics about your god, which one do you think is the most
important? Give 2 reasons.
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What types of Greek people do you think would pray to that god and why?
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Give 3 reasons why you think the god you chose should rule Mt. Olympus instead of Zeus.
Grading Rubric:
1. Picture of god/goddess – 3 points
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Color – 1 point
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Name of god/goddess – 1 point
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Three important characteristics – 3 points
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Background – 1 point
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Slogan – 1 point
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Questions with answers – 5 points
Total: 15 points
Zeus:
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Ruler of Mt. Olympus
God of the sky
God of thunder and lightning
Aphrodite:
 Goddess of love
 Goddess of beauty
 Accompanied by Eros (Cupid)
Apollo:
 God of the sun
 God of truth
 God of prophecy
Ares:
 God of war
 God of conflict
 God of violence
Artemis:
 Goddess of the moon
 Goddess of the hunt
 Protector of cities
Athena:
 Goddess of wisdom
 Goddess of justice
 Goddess of war
Demeter:
 Goddess of the harvest
 Goddess of agriculture
 Giver of fruits and grain
Dionysus:
 God of theater
 God of joyous life
 God of hospitality
Hephaestus:
 God of fire
 God of craftsmen
 Blacksmith of the gods
Hera:
 Queen of Mt. Olympus
 Goddess of marriage
 Goddess of the home and family
Hermes:
- God of writing
- God of trade
- Messenger of the gods
Poseidon:
- God of the sea
- God of earthquakes
- Giver of horses to mortals
Hades:
- God of death and despair
- Ruler of the Underworld
- Keeper of souls