Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Greek Mythology. What is Mythology? o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. o There were no scientists or teachers.

Published bySabrina Johns Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Greek Mythology. What is Mythology? o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. o There were no scientists or teachers."— Presentation transcript:

1 Greek Mythology

2 What is Mythology? o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. o There were no scientists or teachers to explain why things happened - like why we have 4 seasons, for example. o They made up their own stories to explain why and how things worked. o These stories are called MYTHS.

3 Types of Myths V Explanatory Myths: Myths that answer natural questions about natural objects. V Aesthetic Myths: Myths that have no purpose except to entertain.

4 Why Study Mythology? We study mythology because it is the religion, the science, and the literature of people from the past.

5 A Creation Myth

6 Greek gods - Family Tree

7 ZEUS: King of the gods and the sky ü Roman name: Jupiter ü Symbol: Thunder bolts Thunder bolts

8 Poseidon: god of the oceans Zeus’ brother Zeus’ brother Roman Name: Neptune Roman Name: Neptune Symbol: Trident Symbol: Trident

9 HADES: god of the underworld Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Roman Name: Pluto Symbol: Invisible Helmet

10 HERA: Queen of the gods Wife of Zeus Wife of Zeus Roman Name: Juno Roman Name: Juno Symbol: Golden Crown Symbol: Golden Crown

11 HESTIA: goddess of home and hearth Zeus’ virgin sister Roman Name: Vesta Symbol: Hearth, Sacred Fire

12 DEMETER : goddess of grain and harvest Responsible for the creation of seasons Responsible for the creation of seasons Also known for fertility Also known for fertility Roman Name: Ceres Roman Name: Ceres Symbol: Rake, wheat Symbol: Rake, wheat

13 ATHENA: goddess of wisdom and law Daughter of Zeus Roman Name: Minerva Symbol: Armor and an Owl

14 APOLLO: god of the sun Son of Zeus, twin brother of Artemis Roman Name: Helios Symbol: Golden Chariot and Harp

15 ARTEMIS: goddess of the hunt and moon Daughter of Zeus and twin sister of Apollo Roman Name: Diana Symbol: Silver bow and arrow

16 APHRODITE : goddess of Beauty and Love Married HEPHAESTUS Married HEPHAESTUS Roman Name: Venus Roman Name: Venus Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells Symbol: Roses and Doves, clamshells

17 ARES: god of War Son of Zeus and Hera Son of Zeus and Hera Roman Name: Mars Roman Name: Mars Symbol: Sword and Spear Symbol: Sword and Spear

18 HEPHAESTUS: god of fire and forge Son of Hera Son of Hera Fatherless Fatherless Roman Name: Vulcan Roman Name: Vulcan Symbol: Anvil and Hammer Symbol: Anvil and Hammer

19 HERMES: Messenger of the gods Son of Zeus Responsible for guiding souls to the underworld Roman Name: Mercury Symbol: Winged Sandals & Helmet

Download ppt "Greek Mythology. What is Mythology? o Long ago, people had a hard time explaining what was happening around them. o There were no scientists or teachers."

Similar presentations

Who’s Who on Mount Olympus

Who’s Who on Mount Olympus
Zeus – King of the Gods / Lord of the Sky Roman Name – Jupiter (Jove) Married to Hera Symbols – lightning bolt, eagle, oak Known for being unfaithful &

Zeus – King of the Gods / Lord of the Sky Roman Name – Jupiter (Jove) Married to Hera Symbols – lightning bolt, eagle, oak Known for being unfaithful &
Major Gods Names, Roles, & Symbols.

Major Gods Names, Roles, & Symbols.
Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses. The Beginning… Cronus and Rhea were two of the original Titans…a group of mighty beings who rules the world. Cronus.

Greek Mythology Gods and Goddesses. The Beginning… Cronus and Rhea were two of the original Titans…a group of mighty beings who rules the world. Cronus.
A quiz that will really help you on our English exam.

A quiz that will really help you on our English exam.
Greek Gods Who are they? Vesely.

Greek Gods Who are they? Vesely.
The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a Real Mountain Finally Came to be Thought of as a Floating.

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a Real Mountain Finally Came to be Thought of as a Floating.
Greek Mythology : Gods & Goddesses. Mythology Ancient cultures used mythology belief systems much the same way that people use modern religion. 1. to.

Greek Mythology : Gods & Goddesses. Mythology Ancient cultures used mythology belief systems much the same way that people use modern religion. 1. to.
The Greek Gods & Goddesses.  King of the gods  God of air  Uses Thunderbolts as his weapon  Womanizer – married his own sister  Son of Cronos and.

The Greek Gods & Goddesses.  King of the gods  God of air  Uses Thunderbolts as his weapon  Womanizer – married his own sister  Son of Cronos and.
ZEUS REALM: Ruler of Mount Olympus Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth god of heaven and earth Roman name :Jupiter Symbol – lightening bolt.

ZEUS REALM: Ruler of Mount Olympus Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth god of heaven and earth Roman name :Jupiter Symbol – lightening bolt.
Jupiter Greek Name: Zeus He was the master of the gods and the main god of the Romans. In his hand he held thunderbolts which he could hurl from the sky.

Jupiter Greek Name: Zeus He was the master of the gods and the main god of the Romans. In his hand he held thunderbolts which he could hurl from the sky.
MAJOR GODS Mythology. Zeus (Jupiter) God of the sky, lightening, hospitality. Attributes: lightening bolt, eagle.

MAJOR GODS Mythology. Zeus (Jupiter) God of the sky, lightening, hospitality. Attributes: lightening bolt, eagle.
The Greek Gods & Goddesses By: Nicole Gius Navigation Menu.

The Greek Gods & Goddesses By: Nicole Gius Navigation Menu.
WHO’S WHO IN CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY REALM GREEK NAME ROMAN NAME SYMBOL PARENTS King of the gods; god of the sky, thunder & lightening Jupiter Zeus thunder,

WHO’S WHO IN CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY REALM GREEK NAME ROMAN NAME SYMBOL PARENTS King of the gods; god of the sky, thunder & lightening Jupiter Zeus thunder,
Roman Religion Before Christianity, the Romans prayed to hundreds of different gods. Everyone made sacrifices in the temple or their home to keep the.

Roman Religion Before Christianity, the Romans prayed to hundreds of different gods. Everyone made sacrifices in the temple or their home to keep the.
BY: Christina Zhou.  Jupiter and Zeus are both king of the gods. Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order and justice. His wife is.

BY: Christina Zhou.  Jupiter and Zeus are both king of the gods. Zeus is the god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order and justice. His wife is.
THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES. Zeus (Jupiter) God of the Heavens, King of the Gods Symbols: Thunderbolt, Eagle Relations: Married to Hera, had many children.

THE GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES. Zeus (Jupiter) God of the Heavens, King of the Gods Symbols: Thunderbolt, Eagle Relations: Married to Hera, had many children.
12 Roman Deities.

12 Roman Deities.
ZEUS Ruler of Mount Olympus Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth god of heaven and earth Roman name Jupiter Roman name Jupiter Symbol – lightening.

ZEUS Ruler of Mount Olympus Ruler of Mount Olympus god of heaven and earth god of heaven and earth Roman name Jupiter Roman name Jupiter Symbol – lightening.
Roman Mythology Origins of Language. What is a MYTH?  A myth is a story, created by a whole people or society over time, that explains some of the wisdom.

Roman Mythology Origins of Language. What is a MYTH?  A myth is a story, created by a whole people or society over time, that explains some of the wisdom.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google