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Greek Mythology TREVIÑO KIMBLE/RAMOS/MANN Greek Family Tree Greek Mythology Definition Like in other ancient cultures, Greek mythology was used as an explanation for the environment in which humankind lived. It explained natural phenomena and the passing of time (days, seasons, etc). Myths were also connected to religion, explaining the origin of the gods, the existence of humanity, the afterlife, and the righteous path for a happy lives. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes Zeus •God of the Skies • Supreme Ruler of the Gods • Father of the Gods •God of all natural phenomena • Storms, darkness •Personification of laws of nature • Time, changing of the seasons •Big 3 (Skies, Oceans, Underworld) •Married to Hera Hera •Supreme Goddess •Goddess of Marriage & Childbirth •Wife of Zeus Poseidon •God of the Sea •Created the horse •Weapon & Symbol – Trident •Big 3 (Skies, Oceans, Underworld) Hades •God of the Underworld; Ruler of the Dead •Big 3 (Skies, Oceans, Underworld) •Preferred the Underworld •Tools – Pitchfork & Helmet of Invisibility Apollo •God of the Sun / God of Healing •God of Music – Plays a lyre •Twin brother or Artemis Artemis •Goddess of Chastity / Goddess of the Hunt & Agriculture / Goddess of the Moon •Twin sister of Apllo Ares •God of War •Represents raw violence and untamed acts •Supported the Trojans in the Trojan War •Disliked by his parents Athena •Goddess of Wisdom, Intelligence, Arts & Literature •War Tactician/Strategist (in contrast to Ares) •Zeus’ Favorite •Symbolized by the owl Hermes •God of Commerce •Messenger between mortals & gods •Guided souls to the Underworld •Played tricks on the gods Aphrodite •Goddess of Love, Desire, & Beauty •Married to Hephaestus •Born out of a scallop in the ocean Hephaestus •God of Blacksmiths, Metallurgy, & Fire/Volcanoes •Symbolized by a hammer •Is physically deformed •Married to Aphrodite Hestia •Goddess of the Hearth, Family, & Domestic Life •Not publically worshipped •Name means “house” or “home” True or False? STAND UP IF THE STATEMENT IS TRUE STAY SEATED IF THE STATEMENT IS FALSE Hades = Ruler of the Underworld Athena = Goddess of the Hearth Poseidon = God of the Sun Hermes = God of Commerce Artemis = Goddess of the Moon FISHBOWL TIME! Directions 4 Rounds: You must get your partner to name the god 1. 2. 3. 4. Round 1: Taboo – Cannot use the words on the card Round 2: Charades – Act out your god Round 3: Pictionary – Draw a picture Round 4: 2 – words – Only use the 2 words provided on the game card Exit Ticket On a half-sheet of paper, complete the following: 1. Explain Greek Mythology in your own words. 2. Describe the following Greek gods: 1. 2. 3. Zeus Athena Posiedon