“In Search of History: The Greek Gods”

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“In Search of History: The Greek Gods” The History Channel

From where did the Greek Gods reign? The Greek gods ruled from Mt. Olympus.

Greek gods and goddesses are characters in what type of writing? myths

How were the stories of the Greek gods passed down? Oral tradition, Greek art, and the Classic poet Homer

Who were the first rulers of the Earth? The first rulers of the Earth were the Titans, Cyclops, and Giants.

What did Cronus do out of fear? Cronus was afraid his children would become more powerful than he was, so he ate his children.

Which child of Cronus and Rhea began the Titan war? Zeus

What was Zeus crowned? Zeus was crowned the king of gods and mortals.

In addition to supernatural powers, what other kind of powers do the gods possess? In addition to supernatural powers, the gods also possessed human qualities.

Who was Zeus’s wife? Hera is Zeus’s wife, the Queen of the Gods, and the protector of marriage and family. She was jealous of Zeus’s relationships and took revenge on any of his lovers.

Which god were the Olympics held to honor? The original Olympics were held to honor Zeus beginning in the year 777 B.C. They were held every four years.

Where were the original Olympics held? The original Olympics were held in Olympia.

Who is the goddess of grain, everything that grows, and the harvest? Demeter is the goddess of grain, the harvest, and everything that grows.

Who represents the four seasons? Demeter and Persephone represent the 4 seasons.

What season occurs when Persephone is in the underworld? When Persephone is in the underworld the season of winter occurs.

What is Dionysus the god of? Dionysus is the god of wine.

How was Dionysus twice born? Dionysus was twice born because when he was in his mother’s womb, Hera killed his mother Semale. Zeus then took Dionysus and sewed him into his thigh. Later, Dionysus ripped out through the stitches and was twice born.

Who brought light and heat to the Earth? Apollo (the god of light, music, and prophesy) brought light and heat to the Earth.

Who is Apollo’s twin sister? Artemis is Apollo’s twin sister. She is the goddess of the hunt and wildlife.

What is a pythia? A pythia is a priestess that served as the interpreter of the oracle.

What is a character in mythology who is half mortal and half god? A character in mythology who is half mortal and half god is often known as a hero.

What is a creature that is half man and half horse? A centaur is a creature that is half man and half horse.

Where did the word hygiene come from? Today’s word hygiene originated from the goddess of preventative medicine, Hygeia.

What is Aphrodite the goddess of? Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. Some say she is the daughter of Zeus, others say she sprang from Uranus’s body parts that had fallen into the sea.

Who was Aphrodite married to? Aphrodite was married to the lame-god Hephaestus, god of laborers and metalworkers, but she cheated on him often. She also had relationships with Ares, the god of war.

Who was the son of Aphrodite? Eros, Cupid, was the son of Aphrodite. He was the most beautiful of all the Olympian gods because he made people fall in love.

How was Athena born? Athena is the daughter of Zeus and Metis. Athena sprang full grown from Zeus’s head.

What is Athena the goddess of? Athena was the goddess of wisdom and warfare.

What city in Greece is named after Athena? The city of Athens is named after Athena.

What building is a shrine to Athena? The Parthenon located in the Acropolis in Athens is a shrine to the goddess Athena.

What are demi-gods? Demi-gods are born from a mortal mother and a god father. Ex. Hercules

Who did Hera seek revenge on? Hera sought revenge on Hercules by causing him to kill his own family.

What allowed Herakles to be raised to the height of the gods? The 12 Labors allowed Herakles (Hercules) to be raised to the height of the gods.

How was Herakles (Hercules) killed? Herakles was killed by his mortal body being burned so he could join the gods at Mt. Olympus.

Where is Troy located? Troy is located in modern-day Turkey.

What epic poem recounts the Trojan war? Homer’s epic poem The Illiad recounts the Trojan war.

Why did the Trojan war begin? The Trojan war began over Helen, wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta, who was kidnapped by Paris, the King of Troy and taken to Troy to be his wife.

Why did the Greek gods and godesses have human qualities? To allow their worshippers to make connections with them.