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Greek Mythology What is Mythology? o o o o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. There were no scientists or teachers to explain why things happened - like why we have 4 seasons, for example. They made up their own stories to explain why and how things worked. These stories are called MYTHS. Types of Myths Explanatory Myths: Myths that answer natural questions about natural objects. Aesthetic Myths: Myths that have no purpose except to entertain. Why Study Mythology? We study mythology because it is the religion, the science, and the literature of people from the past. A Creation Myth Greek gods - Family Tree ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky Roman name: Jupiter Symbol: Thunder bolts Poseidon: god of the oceans Zeus’ brother Roman Name: Neptune Symbol: Trident HADES: god of the underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Roman Name: Pluto Symbol: Invisible Helmet HERA: Queen of the gods Wife of Zeus Roman Name: Juno Symbol: Golden Crown HESTIA: goddess of home and hearth Zeus’ virgin sister Roman Name: Vesta Symbol: Hearth, Sacred Fire DEMETER: goddess of grain and harvest Responsible for the creation of seasons Also known for fertility Roman Name: Ceres Symbol: Rake, wheat ATHENA: goddess of wisdom and law Daughter of Zeus Roman Name: Minerva Symbol: Armor and an Owl APOLLO: god of the sun Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis Roman Name: Helios Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp ARTEMIS: goddess of the hunt and moon Daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo Roman Name: Diana Symbol: Silver bow and arrow APHRODITE: goddess of Beauty and Love Married HEPHAESTUS Roman Name: Venus Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells ARES: god of War Son of Zeus and Hera Roman Name: Mars Symbol: Sword and Spear HEPHAESTUS: god of fire and forge Son of Hera Fatherless Roman Name: Vulcan Symbol: Anvil and Hammer HERMES: Messenger of the gods Son of Zeus Responsible for guiding souls to the underworld Roman Name: Mercury Symbol: Winged Sandals & Helmet