1. Greek Mythology & Gods and Goddesses
The Odyssey

2. What is Greek Mythology?
The people of ancient Greece shared stories called myths about the gods, goddesses, and heroes they believed in.
Each god or goddess was worshipped as a deity and ruled over a certain aspect of Greek life.
Myths were created to explain the natural phenomena that could not be explained by science in the ancient world.

3. Why should we study Greek mythology?
Because it is still an important part of entertainment today.
Modern plays, novels, television programs, movies and even advertisements refer to Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and their stories.
Adventurous and exciting stories delight and entertain us.
Ancient Greek culture has been kept alive by the oral and later written stories handed down through thousands of years.

4. How did the gods and goddesses come to rule?
The Titans were once in control of the world.
Cronus, the father of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia (future gods and goddesses), ruled for many years
He ate his children because he was told that one day he would have a child that overthrew him
Zeus tricked his father, escaped, and eventually overthrew Cronus and sent him to the underworld

5. Gods and Goddesses research project
Choose a god or goddess listed on pages 9-10 (cannot double up)
Develop a PowerPoint presentation (3+ slides)
Must explain who the god or goddesses is and what they are responsible for
Tell us about any popular myths associated with the god or goddess
Include any other information you find interesting
Include any symbols associated with the god or goddess. Example: Zeus and the thunder bolt.

6. How to construct your presentation:
Intro: Tell us what information you will be presenting about your god or goddess.
Body:
Who is the god/goddess and are there any symbols associated with them
What is the god/goddess responsible for
Any interesting myths about the god/goddess
Conclusion: Sum up what you talked about
Copy and paste any links to Internet sources on your last slide
Remember the do’s and don’ts of PowerPoint presentations. Colors, fonts, pictures, text, audio, etc.