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Greek Mythology

Greek religion was polytheistic. - belief in multiple gods

Mt. Olympus Home of the Gods Located in Greece Ruled by the lead God, Zeus

Zeus Supreme God of the Greeks Lightning Bolts

Poseidon Ruler of the Waters, Earthquakes, and Horses Brother of Zeus Carried a Trident

Apollo God of the Sun – pulled by his chariot God of Prophesy, Music, and Healing

Athena Goddess of War and Wisdom Patron God of Athens

Ares God of War Brother of Athena

Hermes Messenger of the God

Aphrodite Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Fertility Role in the Trojan Wars Her Son is Eros = Cupid

Hera Goddess of Marriage Wife of Zeus

Dionysus God of Wine, Theatre, and Celebration Granted King Midas the Golden Touch

Hades God of the Underworld Brother of Zeus

Artemis Virgin Goddess of the Hunt and Helper in Childbirth

Pan God of Shepherds and the flock Half-man – Half-goat

Hercules Greek Hero Son of Zeus and a mortal 12 Labors of Hercules

Perseus Oracle warned that he would kill his grandfather Quest to kill Medusa Birth of Pegasus Saved Andromeda from Sea Monster Death of the Grandfather

Jason Quest for the Golden Fleece Argonauts

Odysseus Trojan Wars Trip back to Greece and wife Penelope Cyclops Sirens

Oracles Mythical places where information about the future could be attained Delphi – dedicated to Apollo