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Greek Mythology Folk Stories of the Greek gods and goddesses

Where in the world is GREECE? The capital city is AthensThe capital city is Athens It is famous for beautiful beaches and sea!It is famous for beautiful beaches and sea!

The Climate The Mediterranean Sea affects the Greek climate: cooling the air in summercooling the air in summer providing warmth in winter.providing warmth in winter.

Agriculture Olive grove in rocky Greek soil

Agriculture Good climate but bad terrain (very mountainous)Good climate but bad terrain (very mountainous) –Hilly ground: grapes –Rocky soil: olives –Good soil: corn and wheat Sea was very importantSea was very important –Homer describes various fishing methods using hooks, nets, and harpoon in both the Iliad and the Odyssey

The Ancient Greek People:

Religion and Education Temple of ApolloOracle at Delphi

What is Greek Mythology? Greek Mythology is a collection of stories that Greeks used to explain their world.Greek Mythology is a collection of stories that Greeks used to explain their world. Greek myths are fiction, but the Greeks believed they were true.Greek myths are fiction, but the Greeks believed they were true.

The Greeks and Their Beliefs The Greeks had many gods.The Greeks had many gods. The Olympian gods were mostly portrayed as physically strong, beautiful and intelligent.The Olympian gods were mostly portrayed as physically strong, beautiful and intelligent. Both good and evil comes from the gods.Both good and evil comes from the gods. Heroes and monsters came from the gods.Heroes and monsters came from the gods.

The gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus Mt. Olympus was the largest mountain in Greece. It was the home of the gods and goddesses.Mt. Olympus was the largest mountain in Greece. It was the home of the gods and goddesses. gods and goddesses were immortal, they could not die.gods and goddesses were immortal, they could not die. No humans were allowed on top of Mt. Olympus, but the Olympians were allowed on Earth.No humans were allowed on top of Mt. Olympus, but the Olympians were allowed on Earth.

Mt. Olympus

Greek gods Zeus’s court included scores of subordinate deities who had various responsibilitiesZeus’s court included scores of subordinate deities who had various responsibilities Apollo: Truth, Light, Music, Healing Poseidon: Sea, Earthquakes Athena: Wisdom, War

Chief godChief god Lord of skyLord of sky God of thunder & lighteningGod of thunder & lightening

Wife and sister of ZeusWife and sister of Zeus Goddess of marriage, protector of childbirth & heroesGoddess of marriage, protector of childbirth & heroes Portrayed as extremely jealous and meanPortrayed as extremely jealous and mean

God of the sea and earthquakes

god of light, music and poetrygod of light, music and poetry most beautiful godmost beautiful god also the god of medicinealso the god of medicine taught people the art of healingtaught people the art of healing fine marksmanfine marksman could predict the futurecould predict the future

Zeus’ favoriteZeus’ favorite goddess of wisdom, strategy, protector of cities and civilizationsgoddess of wisdom, strategy, protector of cities and civilizations goddess of handicrafts and artgoddess of handicrafts and art

Zeus’ graceful, happy sonZeus’ graceful, happy son Very mischievous and trickyVery mischievous and tricky Zeus’ messengerZeus’ messenger Wore winged sandals and a winged capWore winged sandals and a winged cap

Goddess of love and beautyGoddess of love and beauty Goddess of desireGoddess of desire Wherever she walked flowers sprang up beneath her feetWherever she walked flowers sprang up beneath her feet she appeared from the foam of the seashe appeared from the foam of the sea Her son is Eros (Cupid)Her son is Eros (Cupid)

The Greek gods and goddesses

Homer Epic: a long poem which tells a story involving gods, heroes, and heroic exploitsEpic: a long poem which tells a story involving gods, heroes, and heroic exploits Iliad: Greek perspective on the war against Troy in the 12 th Century B.C.Iliad: Greek perspective on the war against Troy in the 12 th Century B.C. Odyssey: Experiences of the Greek hero Odysseus as he sailed home after the TrojanOdyssey: Experiences of the Greek hero Odysseus as he sailed home after the Trojan

The walls of Troy VI In Search of the Trojan War, pp. 74

Troy VI from the North In Search of the Trojan War, pp. 204

Reconstruction of Troy VI - 13 th century In Search of the Trojan War, pp. 204

Trojan War About 1200 B.C., the Mycenaeans fought the Trojan War with the city of Troy in AnatoliaAbout 1200 B.C., the Mycenaeans fought the Trojan War with the city of Troy in Anatolia At the same time, foreigners invaded the Mycenaean homelandAt the same time, foreigners invaded the Mycenaean homeland From 1100 to 800 B.C., chaos reigned throughout the eastern MediterraneanFrom 1100 to 800 B.C., chaos reigned throughout the eastern Mediterranean In the absence of a centralized state or empire, local institutions took the lead in restoring political order to GreeceIn the absence of a centralized state or empire, local institutions took the lead in restoring political order to Greece –City-states The Trojan Horse