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1 Greek Mythology

2 Greek religion was polytheistic. - belief in multiple gods

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

4 Zeus Supreme God of the Greeks Lightning Bolts

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

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

7 Athena Goddess of War and Wisdom Patron God of Athens

8 Ares God of War Brother of Athena

9 Hermes Messenger of the God

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

11 Hera Goddess of Marriage Wife of Zeus

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

13 Hades God of the Underworld Brother of Zeus

14 Artemis Virgin Goddess of the Hunt and Helper in Childbirth

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

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

17 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

18 Jason Quest for the Golden Fleece Argonauts

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

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

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