1. The Olympian Gods

2. Eeny-meeny-miney-moe! ► The Olympian brothers cast lots to see who would rule the three aspects of earth: air, sea, and the underworld. ► It was like drawing straws or tossing the dice.

3. Zeus aka: Jupiter, Jove, Lady’s Man, Studmuffin, Mr. Mojo-Himself Youngest child of Cronus and Rhea Lead successful attack against Cronus Sky god and king of the gods Symbols: Eagles, oak groves, lightening

4. Ahh… what’s the deal with the Austin Power’s thing? Zeus—the lady’s god! Master of seduction in many forms—literally! A master of disguise and subterfuge in his pursuit of women Married Hera, who is jealous of his amorous affairs

5. More about Zeus Had many names! Foreigners could find their chief god in Zeus while traveling to Greece. An Egyptian might call him Zeus- Ammon Had many names! Foreigners could find their chief god in Zeus while traveling to Greece. An Egyptian might call him Zeus- Ammon Like other gods, Zeus was a great one, but was temperamental and swift with harsh retribution! Like other gods, Zeus was a great one, but was temperamental and swift with harsh retribution!

6. Poseidon aka: Neptune, Earth-Shaker, The Fishy Dude god of the sea god of the sea M. Amphitrite M. Amphitrite Associated with the horse Associated with the horse Known for his extreme masculinity (Macho-man) Known for his extreme masculinity (Macho-man) Had a nifty trident Had a nifty trident Worshipped by sailors and fishermen; horses and stallions sacrificed to him. Worshipped by sailors and fishermen; horses and stallions sacrificed to him.

7. Hades, aka Pluto Lord of the Dead! He’s in charge of the underworld. Lord of the Dead! He’s in charge of the underworld. God of the earth and in charge of all things ground-related, like gold and gem stones: plutos is Greek for wealth God of the earth and in charge of all things ground-related, like gold and gem stones: plutos is Greek for wealth A loner, but not evil, sadistic, or satanic A loner, but not evil, sadistic, or satanic Please note: Underworld = Tartarus Tartarus ≠ Hades Tartarus ≠ Hell The Persephone Affair: a tough way to get a wife!

8. Symbols associated with Hades Has a key: “Jailer” Has a key: “Jailer” Like Poseidon, associated with horses, sometimes having creating them. Like Poseidon, associated with horses, sometimes having creating them. Often associated with a dog (like Cerberus) Often associated with a dog (like Cerberus)

9. Hera  Zeus’s wife and sister  Goddess of heaven, marriage, home  Depicted in all stages of life (girl, wife, mother, widow)  Stately, regal, beautiful, queenly (depicted on a throne)  Symbols are a cow and a peacock aka: Juno (L), Queen Hera, Protectress (Argos), Bride, Olympian, The Old Bird, the Old Ball and Chain Known to be very jealous: she’s always spying and hunting down Zeus and his ladies, often catching them!

10. Demeter Not the Earth Goddess—that’s Gaia. She is a goddess of the Earth—nature and agriculture. Not the Earth Goddess—that’s Gaia. She is a goddess of the Earth—nature and agriculture. Rarely spends time on Olympus Rarely spends time on Olympus Symbols: ears of corn, narcissus, and poppy, cranes, serpents, torches, and tools of the harvest (sickles, scythes) Symbols: ears of corn, narcissus, and poppy, cranes, serpents, torches, and tools of the harvest (sickles, scythes) Depicted as a mother. Grieves the loss of her daughter (Persephone) for 4-6 months every year (winter). Had a little fiasco with Metanaira and her son. Depicted as a mother. Grieves the loss of her daughter (Persephone) for 4-6 months every year (winter). Had a little fiasco with Metanaira and her son. (aka: Ceres, Unnamed Maiden, Fruit-Bearer, Sender-of-Gifts, Green, Black, Mother Nature)

11. Hestia or Vestia (L) Goddess of the hearth Hearth is center of the home. Fire was important! Virgin Goddess (Vestal Virgins—her priestesses in Roman days) Never left Olympus Little is known, but every Greek city had a sacred fire dedicated to her.

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13. Review!  Which god disguises himself to have affairs?  Name two other names for Poseidon.  Why is Hera associated with eyes?  Who is the goddess of the hearth?  Who is associated with a sickle?  Who is the god of gems and gold?  Which god is associated with the picture?