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1/9/2013
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Mythology
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1/9/2013
Mythology
Standards/ Objective:
2.1 Write fictional narratives
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K-W-L Chart
In your notebook, please create the following chart. Fill in
the first 2 sections of the chart ( ―K‖ and ―W‖). The ―L‖
section of the chart will be completed later.
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What I know
W
L
What I want to know What I learned
• Today we are going to start our unit on
Mythology.
We are going to examine Greek and Egyptian
myths.
What is Mythology?
• Ancient stories about people or supernatural
beings that explain human behavior or things
in nature.
Typical characteristics
• Present in every culture, past or present, in the
world
• Stories about things the culture believes in
• Contain a supernatural element
• Attempts to explain a fact of some kind (like
storms)
• Almost always part of a broader religion
• Olympus was the
residence of the divine
family, the twelve most
important ruling gods
and goddesses of
ancient Greece.
• Called the Olympians,
they lived together in an
enormous palace, high
above the clouds.
• Some people believe
the myth of Olympus is
based on the highest
mountain in Thessaly,
Greece (also called
Olympus).
• Some versions of
Greek myth, say that
Olympus is some
mysterious region far
above the earth.
The Olympians
of Greek Mythology
ZEUS (zoose; Roman name: Jupiter)
• King of all gods of
Olympus
• Controls rain, thunder,
law, order and fate
• Bird: Eagle
• Weapons: Thunderbolt,
and a scepter
POSEIDON
(poh-SYE-dun; Roman name Neptune)
• The god of the sea, floods,
droughts, and horses
• Older brother of Zeus and
second to Zeus in power
• Weapon: Trident
• Symbol: Fish, dolphins,
and horses
• Spent most of his time in
the ocean, not Olympus
HADES
(HAY-dees; Roman name Pluto)
• The god of the Underworld
and death
• Oldest brother of Zeus
and Poseidon
• Beast: Cerberus (mythical
dog with 3 heads)
HERA
(HEE-ruh or HAIR-Uh; Roman name Juno)
• The goddess of women,
marriage, childbirth and
kings.
• Hera was the wife and sister
of Zeus.
• Bird: Peacock
• Symbols: pomegranate, and
lotus staff
ARES
(AIR-eez; Roman name Mars)
• The god of war and
violence.
• His parents, Zeus and
Hera, disliked him; he was
cruel and a coward.
• Weapon: Bronze-tipped
Spear
• Clothes: Golden Armor
• Bird: Vulture
• Beast: Venomous Snakes
APOLLO
(uh-POL-oh; Roman name Apollo)
• The god of music, poetry,
archery and healing
• Twin brother of Artemis.
• Weapon: Bow and Arrow
• Symbol: Lyre (a hand-held
harp)
• Bird: Crow
1. Please create the chart below in your notebook on the left side.
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
Dominion Over
(Control)
Symbol
Zeus
Poseidon
Influence on
Humanity
Weather for crops
like rain
Oceans
Cerberus
Hera
Ares
Women
Spear
poetry
Your Task:
• Write an original, nature myth that explains a how something looks
or why something happens in nature (like a storm or the color of
fire).
• The myth should be no more than 1 page (and at least 4
paragraphs—each paragraph should have at least 6 sentences).
• Your story is due:
God/Goddess
Part of Nature /
Human Behavior
Reason
Apollo and Zeus
Eclipse
An argument between
Zeus and Apollo
Aphrodite
Pink Roses
A gift to her father
Examples of different aspects of nature.
Session #2
1/9/2013
Observe,
Question,
Comment
Mythology
1/9/2013
Mythology
Do Now
Standards/ Objective:
Citing evidence from the text,
how would the Greek gods
affect our lives if they were
worshipped in America?
Please give at least 2 to 3
examples?
2.1 Write fictional narratives
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What is Mythology?
• Ancient stories about people or
supernatural beings that explain human
behavior or things in nature.
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Typical gods a myth:
– Sky gods
– Creator gods
– Sun god
– Thunder gods
– Rain gods
– Fertility gods
– Gods of war
– Fire gods
– Sea gods
– Moon gods
– Mother goddesses
– Fertility goddesses
– Moon goddesses
– Goddesses of love
– Goddesses of death
Typical subjects of myths:
• Creation myths
• Myths on the origin of humans
• Myths of the cosmos (space)
• Flood myths
• End of the world myths
• Myths of the underworld
• Myths of a descent to the
underworld
• Myths of heaven and hell
• Hero myths
• Fire myths
The Olympians
of Greek Mythology
DIONYSUS
(dye-oh-NYE-sus; Roman name Bacchus)
• The god of wine and festivals.
• Dionysus was the son of Zeus and the mortal, Semele.
HERMES
(HUR-meez; Roman name Mercury)
• The messenger of the
gods and guide of dead
souls to the Underworld.
• He is a prankster and a
good friend to thieves.
• Hermes invented boxing
and gymnastics.
• Symbol: Caduceus
• Bird: Hawk
HEPHAESTUS
(he-FEE-stus or he-FESS-tus; Roman name Vulcan)
• The deformed god of fire and
blacksmiths.
• Hephaestus was the son of
Zeus and Hera.
• Hera threw him off Mount
Olympus because of his
deformity.
• Symbols: Fire, axe, and
hammer
• Bird: Crane
DEMETER
(dee-MEE-tur; Roman name Ceres)
• The goddess of
agriculture.
• Demeter is the sister of
Zeus and the mother of
Persephone.
• The word ―cereal‖
comes from her Roman
name.
ATHENA
(a-THEE-nuh; Roman name Minerva)
• The goddess of war and
wisdom.
• She sprang full-grown from
the forehead of Zeus and
became his favorite child.
• Symbol: Lance and shield
• Bird: Owl
ARTEMIS
(AR-teh-mis; Roman name Diana)
• The goddess of
hunting and the
moon.
• Apollo’s twin sister
• Weapon: Golden Bow
and silver arrows
• Bird: Falcon
• Symbol: Stag or wolf
APHRODITE
(a-fro-DYE-tee; Roman name Venus)
• The goddess of love and beauty
• Causes people to love or hate
• Can make someone appear
beautiful or ugly in the eyes of
someone else.
• Symbols. Apple, sea shell
• Bird: Dove
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______ is the Supreme ruler of the Greek gods.
Demeter is the goddess of _____________.
___________ is the god of the ocean and horses.
Apollo is MOSTLY known as the god of the ___________.
Hermes is the __________ of the gods.
Athena is the goddess of _________ and wisdom.
Ares is the god of warlike frenzy. True or False?
Who is the god of wine and festivals?
What three Olympians do we know are brothers?
Who is known as the goddess of love?
BONUS: What are the names of the original gods of Greek
mythology.
• If you were a Greek god, what part of
nature would you be connected with?
Please elaborate.
• Example:
• Apollo is connected with the sun.
• Other gods of interest:
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Eros: the son of Aphrodite. Eros is the god of love.
Eris: Ares’ sister, goddess of discord (confusion and fighting).
Thantatos: Greek god of death.
Pan: son of Hermes, god of shepherds
Nemesis: Greek god of vengence or righteous anger
The Fates: Decide mankinds future
Asclepius: Apollo’s son, god of healing
Helius: The god of the sun
Pegasus: A winged horse who was the ―son‖ of Medusa and
Poseidon
– Cerberus: a three-headed dog with a snake’s tail.
Peer Review of Greek Myth
• Please read your partner’s nature myth
and complete the handout.
• Be sure to answer all the questions
honestly as the writer needs this feedback
to make adjustments.
• The final draft is due Monday / Tuesday.