2. Greek myths were passed on verbally thousands of years ago, but we still see things that came from the myths around us today. Have you seen them?

3. Hyacinthus Crocus Narcissus and Echo Atlas Ajax “Tough on Grease”

4. The rod of Asclepius is an ancient Greek symbol associated with astrology, and with healing the sick through medicine. Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was practitioner of medicine in ancient Greek mythology. Hermes, the fasted God, carried his wand. The blind symbol of justice is said to be based off of Themis, the goddess of law and order.

5. Nike Odysseus and his Odyssey Hermes King Midas--“Trust the Midas Touch”

6. Can you think of any more?

16. How did it all begin?

19. The Main Pantheon

20. Zeus King of the Gods Married to Hera Threw lightning bolts Was the father of MANY demigods (few of which were Hera’s) Bird: Eagle Roman name: Jupiter

21. Hera Queen of the Gods Married to Zeus Goddess of family and marriage (even though her husband constantly cheated on her) Bird: Peacock Roman name: Juno

22. Poseidon God of the Sea Zeus’ Brother Created the first horse for his sister, Demeter Is the cause of shipwrecks Roman name: Neptune

23. Hades God of the Underworld Zeus’ Brother God of precious metals because they come from his earth. Has helmet that makes him invisible Married to Persephone (Demeter’s daughter) Only has Persephone every six months (Winter) Has three-headed guard dog, Cerberus Roman name: Pluto

24. Athena Goddess of War and Wisdom Sprung from Zeus’ head (wearing full armor) Amazing warrior, but only fights in wars where she can defend her people from enemies Zeus’ favorite child Virgin Goddess Bird: Owl Roman name: Minerva

25. Ares God of War Son of Zeus and Hera Bloodthirsty and murderous Slept with Aphrodite (who was married to Hephaestus) but ran away when Hephaestus caught him. Bird: Vulture Roman name: Mars

26. Aphrodite Goddess of love, desire, and beauty. Arose from the sea foam on a giant scallop Most beautiful goddess Married to Hephaestus, the ugliest of gods. Cheats with Ares often Bird: dove or swan Roman name: Venus

27. Hephaestus God of fire and the forge Smith of the gods Forges Zeus’ lightning bolts Only god to be physically ugly Lame (physically deformed) Uses the volcano as his forge Kind and peace-loving god Married to Aphrodite Hates Ares Roman name: Vulcan

28. Apollo God of music, archers, healing, truth, and most importantly, the Sun Son of Zeus Uses Silver arrows Twin brother to Artemis Drove the Sun across the sky every day in his chariot Is famous for his oracle at Delphi. Bird: Crow Roman name: Apollo

29. Artemis Goddess of chastity, virginity, the hunt, the moon, and nature Twin sister to Apollo Hunts with silver arrows The Virgin goddess Associated with the deer Roman name: Diana

30. Demeter Goddess of the Harvest and Agriculture First loaf of bread from every harvest was sacrificed to her Most famous for her daughter, Persephone. Poseidon made the first horse as a gift for her Bird: Crane Roman name: Ceres

31. Hermes Messenger of the gods Also (sometimes) god of thieves and commerce Fastest of all gods Famous for winged sandals, winged hat, and magic wand (now the medical symbol) Bird: swallow Roman name: Mercury

32. Dionysus God of wine and parties Most theatrical performances were created in his honor. Almost always seen with grapes Roman name: Bacchus

33. Hestia Goddess of Hearth, Family, and Virgins Each city in Ancient Greece had a public hearth sacred to Hestia, where the fire was never allowed to go out. Most modest, charitable, and virtuous of the gods. Roman name: Vesta

34. What Started the Trojan War? Odysseus is trying to get home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Why was he there in the first place?

39. Your Assignment Choose one Greek God or Goddess and prepare a presentation about him or her. You must include the following in your presentation: 1.Information about the god or goddess 2.A Greek myth (story) that includes the god or goddess 3.The god or goddess’ Roman name 4.Any symbols associated with the god or goddess 5.An original hand-drawn picture of the god or goddess