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Foundations of Mythology. Mount Olympus Home of Zeus and 12 Olympian Gods and Goddesses Located Northeast of Greece, in a region called Thessaly.

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1 Foundations of Mythology

2 Mount Olympus Home of Zeus and 12 Olympian Gods and Goddesses Located Northeast of Greece, in a region called Thessaly

3 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses Aphrodite- Goddess of love, romance, and beauty. Apollo- Beautiful God of sun, light, medicine, and music. Ares- Dark God of war who loves Aphrodite. Artemis- Independent Goddess of the hunt, the forest, wildlife, childbirth, and the moon. Sister to Apollo. Athena- Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. Demeter- Goddess of agriculture. Hephaestus- Lame God of fire and forge. Hera- Wife of Zeus, protector of marriage, familiar with magic.

4 12 Greek Gods and Goddess Hermes- The speedy message of Gods, God of Business. Hestia- Calm Goddess of home and home life. Poseidon- God of sea, horses, and earthquakes. Zeus- Supreme Lord of Gods, God of sky, symbolized by the thunderbolt.

5 15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology Laws of Hospitality Hubris/ Overwhelming Pride and Arrogance Power is Transitory Justice Prevails over Fairness Never Insult a god Never know when you’ll meet a god Trust in the gods for help Man is at the mercy of the gods Cleverness is valued Burial rites are sacred Always be merciful to the weak Women are the source of evil

6 15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology Moderation in all things Suffering is a part of life Life is not fair

7 Mythology’s Great Heroes Perseus Theseus Hercules Percy Jackson?

8 7 Stage Journey of the Hero Call to Adventure Cross Threshold Sidekick Aid Road of Trials Slaying the Dragon Flight Home Master of Two Worlds

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