Download Jing 1 Mrs. Jing English I Mythology Table of the Gods KEY 7

Jing 1
Mrs. Jing
English I Mythology Table of the Gods
KEY
7 January 2013
ZEUS
Introduction
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king of the gods
control the
weather
'cloud-gatherer'
'thunderer'
The ancient Greeks
believed that when
lightning struck
earth, it was a
sign of Zeus being
present.
Symbols
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spear-butt
bronze helmet
Places
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wife and sister of
Zeus
took terrible
revenge on his
illegitimate
children
a high crown
Sceptre- a symbol of
office
Objects
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bronze axe
silver pin
cave on Mount Ida
in Crete
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Heraion- one of
oldest temples in
Greece built in her
honor
Olympic Games
Story
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Places
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Put potion in
Kronos’s cup to
cause him to vomit
the children he
had swallowed.
Zeus and brothers
and sisters won
the battle against
their father.
Festivals
HERA
Symbols
Introduction
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Objects
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thunderbolt
seated on a throne
Story
She was so jealous
of Hercules- son
of Zeus that she
delayed the day
of his birth so
that a different
woman's child
became king.
Festivals
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Heraia (only women
competed)
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ATHENA
Introduction
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Goddess of war
Goddess of cunning
wisdom
Invented chariot,
bridle, and first
ship
Olive tree sacred
to her
Symbols
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Objects
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invented aulos- a
pipe instrument
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god of the sun,
truth, music,
poetry, dance and
healing
Objects
Music and stringed
instruments
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Places
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Introduction
associated with
the owl
Story
Associated with
Athens
Parthenon built in
her honor
Festivals
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APOLLO
Symbols
bow in war
lyre in peace
Panathenaiasacrifices,
competitions and a
huge procession to
present a new robe
to the ancient
statue of Athena
on the Acropolis
Story
heartbroken. Even as a
tree Daphne shuddered at
his touch.
Places
oracle at Delphi
Athena emerged
from Zeus' skull,
fully grown and
dressed for
battle.
Festivals
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Pythian gamesmusic and poetry
competitions
Winner received
wreath of laurel
leaves
Jing 3
DEMETER
Introduction
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goddess of
fertility and
agriculture
Symbols
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Objects
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fruit including
pomegranates
Introduction
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God of sea and
horses
caused earthquakes
Objects
offerings from sailors
and fishermen
mature woman
sheaves of grain
Story
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Places
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EleusisEleusinian
Mysteries- secrets
of agriculture and
fertility
POSEIDON
Symbols
trident
white horses and golden
chariot
Places
temple at Cape Sounion
daughter
Persephone
how the seasons
changed
Festivals
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Thesmophoria was a
festival for women
only
Story
father of Polyphemoscreated storm to wreck
Odysseus’ ship
Festivals
Isthmian Games
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APHRODITE
Introduction
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Goddess of love
and beauty
wife of Hephaistos
but in love with
Ares
Symbols
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Objects
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mirror
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god of travel,
business, weights
and measures and
sports.
messenger of the
gods and guided
the souls of the
dead to the
underworld
patron of
herdsmen, thieves,
graves and
messengers
staff caused men
to fall asleep
instantly.
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Places
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Cyprus
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Traveller's hat.
Herald's staff.
Winged sandals.
Objects
Places
Herm- a pillar like
statue placed at the
entrance of Greek homes.
Borders and boundaries
Adonia
Story
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Judgment of Paris
Festivals
HERMES
Symbols
Introduction
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birds, doves,
geese, sparrows
Story
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On day of birth,
stole Apollo’s
cattle—then jumped
back into bed
When Apollo
complained to
Zeus, Zeus found
this funny.
Festivals
Day of the Pots
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ARTEMIS
Introduction
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Goddess of
hunting, archery,
and childbirth
Goddess of wild
animals
Twin sister of
Apollo
Objects
Pregnancy and childbirth
were associated with her
even though she had no
children of her own.
Symbols
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Bow and arrow
Wild animals
Places
Ephesos- one of seven
wonders of the world
Story
Actaeon turned into a
stag for seeing her and
nymphs bathing
Festivals
Brauronia- young girls
5-10 dressed up as bears
ARES
Introduction
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God of war but not
cunning in battle
Zeus believed he
was the most hated
of all his
children.
Objects
Bronze armour
Symbols
Armour and helmet
Places
Thrace- homeland- a wild
and barbarous place
Story
Was Aphrodite’s lover
even though she was
married to Hephaistos
Festivals
Before battle- soldiers
offered a sacrifice to
him
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HEPHAISTOS
Introduction
-God of fire,
blacksmiths,volcanoes,
and craftworkers
-Thrown out of Olympus
because he was lame
-Married to Aphrodite
Symbols
Twisted foot
tools
Objects
metalworkers
Places
Hephaisteion in Athenstemple dedicated to this
god and Athena
DIONYSOS
Symbols
Introduction
Fun loving god of high
spirits, strong
emotions, and wine
Story
His mother Hera threw
him out because he had a
disfigured foot.
However, she welcomed
him back once she saw
his talents as a
blacksmith.
Festivals
Chalkeia was a special
feast for bronze
workers.
Story
Once turned pirates into
dolphins
vines
Closely associated with
drama and the theatre
Objects
Two-handled drinking cup
Places
Thebes
Festivals
Great Dionysia- annual
theatre competition in
Athens
Jing 7
Mythology Notes:
mythology- the study or collecting of myths
myth“Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual
origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more
than mere stories, and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient
and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world
and man's experience.
The subjects of myths reflect the universal concerns of mankind
throughout history: birth, death, the afterlife, the origin of man
and the world, good and evil and the nature of man himself. A myth
taps into a universal cultural narrative, the collective wisdom of
man.”
http://www.pbs.org/mythsandheroes/myths_what.html
Function of a Myth:
A myth can…
-explain or interpret a natural phenomenon or occurrence.
-explain the creation of the world.
-teach people moral lessons.
-explain some historical event.
-explain some ancient cultural views or practices.
-reveal the common emotions and experiences of mankind.
Jing 8
Mythology Essential Questions:
1. What is the purpose of mythology?
2. What common themes run through the mythical stories themselves?
3. What vocabulary is derived from the characters and events in the
literature?
4. What is the impact of mythology on modern culture?
5. What is the significance of anthropomorphism?
6. What common theme(s) does one notice between Greek mythology and
elements of Shakespeare’s work (of Edgar Allan Poe’s short
stories)?