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Greek Mythology 101

What is a myth? Our word myth is derived from the ancient Greek word muthos; meaning a spoken or written story Myths are broken into three main types: legends, pure myths, and folktales

Types of myths: LegendsDeal with real events and people, but also has unreal elements. Example: Homer’s account of the Trojan War Pure MythsRelates directly to religion and ritual practices. Example: Creation stories FolktalesMythical stories intended for the uneducated and has a moral and cautionary message. Example: The boy who cried wolf

Common Themes in Greek Myths: Fate Conflict Bloodshed Heroes Quest Beauty Love

The Beginning of the World Cronos devouring his children Titans imprisoned in Tartaurs

The End of Man Should Cronos escape mankind will be terminated Wrath of the Titans

King of the Gods WordDefinition CroonedTo sing or speak gently BileYellowish greenish fluid produced by the liver Flummoxed Confused After reading answer the following in your notebook: 1.What type of myth is this? Explain your answer. 2.Why did Zeus’ siblings and uncles fight with him? 3.Who are the two brothers of Zeus and how did they divide up the universe? 4.How did Zeus become king? 5.What role might this myth have played in the lives of ancient Greeks?

Mount Olympus and the Gods

ZeusKing of all gods and goddess HeraQueen of all gods and goddess; goddess of marriage AphroditeGoddess of beauty and love ApolloGod of music, poetry, archer, sun, and medicine ArtemisGoddess of hunting, the moon, and protector of women in childbirth HephaestusGod of fire and forge HermesMessenger of the gods PoseidonGod of oceans DemeterGoddess of agriculture HestiaGoddess of family and home AresGod of War AthenaGoddess of Wisdom

Classes of Gods 1. The Olympians (Ex. Zeus) 2. Gods who lived elsewhere (Ex. Hades) 3. Demi-gods (Ex. Hercules) 4. Personifications (envy)

Zeus – king of all the gods & goddess

Poseidon – god of oceans, earthquakes, & horses

Hera – queen of all the gods & goddess; goddess of marriage

Demeter – goddess of agriculture

Hestia – goddess of family & home

Athena – goddess of wisdom

Ares – god of war

Apollo – sun god, god of music, poetry, & archery, god of medicine

Artemis – goddess of hunting, the moon, and protector of women in childbirth

Hermes – God of guidance; Messenger of the gods

Aphrodite – goddess of love and beauty

Hephaestus- God of fire and forge

Hades – god of the underworld

Characteristics of a Greek Hero: Demi God – half mortal and half god; favored by a god or goddess Born into royalty Abandonment at a young age Performs an amazing feat(s) Goes on a quest or journey

LaborCharacteristic The Nemean LionBrute strength The HydraBrains; thinking man The Sword-Tusked BoarBrains and Brawn The Brass BirdsBrains and Armor The Sacred DeerGentleness and Patience The Augean StablesPhysical Labor; Brains The AmazonsDiplomacy and Mutual Respect Diomedes’ HorsesBrains; tamer of evil The Fire-Breathing BullBrute Strength The Monster’s CattleBrains and Brawn The Three Golden ApplesBrains Capturing CerberusDisguise; Brains

Hercules’ Conflicts Character vs. _____________ Character Self Nature Society Fate Tasks: 1.Finish reading Hercules myth 2.Complete handout