1. Mythology
What is it?
Who is Who?
Wayson 2002
TR6

2. Breaking down the word for meaning
Myth = stories
ology = study or theory

3. What is Mythology?
Myths are stories about supernatural beings, in early times handed down orally from one generation to another–
Myths attempt to Explain such ideas as
Nature…… Where did earth come from?
Man ….. Where did man come from?
Gods….. How many? Role of gods?

4. A collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes.
What cultures created myths?
Celtic mythology
Greek mythology
Norse mythology
Roman mythology
African mythology
Egyptian mythology
Aboriginal mythology
And Many more
Mythology

5. Greek and Roman Mythology Link
Greek and Roman Gods and heroes are usually the same character with a different name.
Ulysses
Latin (Roman)
Odysseus
Greek

6. Why is Mythology IMPORTANT?
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Why is Mythology IMPORTANT?
Constant References
Language
Marital - Mars
Museum – Muses
Janitor - Janos
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7. The Odyssey by Homer
“The Odyssey, meaning 'the story of Odysseus', takes place ten years after the Trojan War in the Mediterranean Sea. Odysseus, who has been away from his homeland for over twenty years, struggles to return. His tale of the hardships he encountered is told, and the fate of his homeland is resolved. He murders all of the suitors plaguing his household, returns to his wife and son, and restores peace to his island of Ithacs.” (

8. Odysseus Travels
Italy

9. Gods and Goddess in The Odyssey
Zeus (Jupiter), Ruler of the Olympians
The son of Kronos and Rheia
Zeus of the thunderbolt
Married Seven times

10. Gods and Goddess in The Odyssey
Athena (Minerva)*
Daughter of Zeus and Metis
’The Daughter of Wisdom’
Protector of Odysseus
Athena sprang from Zeus head.
*Roman name

11. Mythological Creatures

12. Journal Question
Based on this Power Point Presentation, what predictions do you have about the events that will take place
in “The Odyssey?”