1. Bellringer: 11/9 and 11/10
Match the following as traits of Mycenaeans or Minoans.
Centered on the island of Crete
Moved into Greece from Indo-European steppes.
Well known for their art featuring cultural scenes, entertainment
More war-minded or military minded
Invaded/defeated by the Dorians from the north

2. Table of Contents Update:
49: Greek Mythology Stories Chart
50: Greek Gods and Goddesses Chart
51: Greek Gods/Goddesses and Modern Businesses Chart

3. Agenda: Bellringer Greek Mythology and Myths
Activities: Greek Mythology and Myths
Greek Myths in Today’s World (Gallery Walk)
Greek Gods and Goddesses Worksheet
4. Making Modern-Day Connections to Greek Gods and Goddesses

4. Homework:
Finish “Modern-Day Connections: Greek Gods and Goddesses and Today’s Businesses” Chart

5. Greek Myths and Mythology
Ms. Allen Pre-AP WH

6. Intro: Discussion Questions
What is a myth?
Why do you think the Greeks had myths?
What made myths so important?

7. Intro: Discussion Questions
What is a myth?
Why do you think the Greeks had myths?
What made myths so important?

8. Activities: Phrases from Greek Mythology and Greek Gods/Goddesses Chart
Phrases: Read the stories and match them to the phrases you see on your chart. Then:
Summarize the myth/story.
Explain the meaning of the phrase.
Think up a modern application of the phrase
Today’s Businesses: In pairs/small groups, fill in the chart. Use the computers or your phones if necessary.
Gods/Goddesses Chart: Using the reading provided (DO NOT write on it), fill in the Gods and Goddesses Chart as instructed.

9. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Aphrodite
Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Eternal Youth
Family members: n/a
Defining characteristics:
Connection to death/rebirth
Cause of desire
Symbols: girdle, seashell, mirror, dove
was the most attractive goddess of Mount Olympus. She was the goddess of Love, Beauty and Eternal Youth, arousing desire to gods and humans as well as birds and beasts. In addition, she was connected with the death/rebirth of nature and human beings. Nevertheless, Aphrodite was a rather weak, frightful goddess, according to the Iliad. Aphrodite's symbols were the girdle, which she was using to compel love, the seashell and the mirror. Her sacred animal was the dove.

10. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Apollo
God of Music, Sun God
Family members:
Father: Zeus
Defining characteristics:
Invented lute
Gift of prophecy
Patron of Delphi
Symbols: Lyre, tripod, laurel tree
was the Greek god of the Music, also called the Sun God. He invented the lute (a plucked string instrument with a body shaped like a pear), but most popular he was for his playing the lyre. Apollo excelled in important music contests, competing against Greek god Hermes and the Satyr Pan as well as other deities. In addition, Apollo owned the precious gift of prophecy, given to him by his father Zeus in his infancy, and was the patron of the ancient city of Delphi, where the first oracle in Ancient Greece was located. Apollo and Artemis are twin children of Zeus. His symbols were the lyre, the tripod, and the laurel tree.

11. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Ares
God of War
Family members:
Mother: Hera
Father: Zeus
Sister: Athena
Defining characteristics:
Unpopular
Fought with Artemis
Symbols: Spear, dog
Greek god of War, was the son of Zeus and Hera. Just like his mother Hera, Ares had a very difficult character to deal with and was therefore rather unpopular among the other deities and mankind. For this reason, no Greek city wanted to have him as its patron. He often had conflicts and fights with Artemis, the goddess of the Hunt and also with his sister Athena, especially during the Trojan War. His symbols were the spear and the dog.

12. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Artemis
Goddess of Hunt
Family members:
Twin brother: Apollo
Father: Zeus
Mother: Leto
Defining characteristics:
Absolute control over nature
Bringer of fertility
Arrows dipped in poison
Symbols: Bow, deer, snake
the Virgin Huntress, was associated with the moon, nature, and childbirth. Apollo (the Sun God) and Artemis are twin children of Zeus. Artemis was born before Apollo and had helped her mother Leto to give birth to her little brother. Artemis had absolute sovereignty over nature and was said to bring fertility to all places that worshipped her. Usually accompanied by Nymphs and Oceanids, Artemis loved to hunt with arrows dipped in poison; oddly enough, Artemis was both a killer of wild animals and their protector. Her symbol was the bow and her sacred animals were the snake and the deer.

13. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Athena
Goddess of Wisdom
Family members:
Zeus = father
Metis = mother
Defining characteristics:
Born fully grown from Zeus’ head
Taught sewing and weaving to women; agriculture and metallurgy to men
“Athena Nike”
Symbols: Distaff, aegis, owl
the Virgin Huntress, was associated with the moon, nature, and childbirth. Apollo (the Sun God) and Artemis are twin children of Zeus. Artemis was born before Apollo and had helped her mother Leto to give birth to her little brother. Artemis had absolute sovereignty over nature and was said to bring fertility to all places that worshipped her. Usually accompanied by Nymphs and Oceanids, Artemis loved to hunt with arrows dipped in poison; oddly enough, Artemis was both a killer of wild animals and their protector. Her symbol was the bow and her sacred animals were the snake and the deer.

14. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Hades
God of the Dead, the Underworld
Family members:
Defining characteristics:
Supreme ruler of the Underworld
Surrounded by silence and darkness
Had a dog with three heads, Cerberus
Symbol: Helmet
was the Greek god of the Dead and, according to Plato, [1] he should be considered as one of the Olympian gods. Hades was the supreme ruler of the Underworld. Almost never did he leave his gloomy kingdom but was residing there instead, surrounded by darkness and silence. Hades' helper was Charos, the angel of dead. Charos had the duty to transfer the dead people 's souls with a boat over the River Acheron from the world of the living to the world of the dead. Furthermore, Hades had a dog with three heads which was named Cerberus. His sacred symbol was the helmet, which helped him stay invisible.

15. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Hera
Queen of the Gods
Family members:
Husband: Zeus
Children: Many
Defining characteristics:
Bitterness and jealousy related to her husband
Very pretty
Symbol: Pomegranate, peacock
was the Queen of the Gods, she is most often associated with bitterness and jealousy relating to her husband. Although Hera was one of the fairest goddesses in Mount Olympus, Zeus gave Hera plenty of reason to be suspicious and jealous; Hera therefore used to stay in high places in order to keep an eye on her husband's doings. There were times she would also interfere, causing harm to Zeus' mistresses, since Zeus himself was invincible. Hera's symbol was the pomegranate, a symbol of fertility, and her sacred animal was the peacock.

16. Greek Gods and Goddesses: Zeus
King of the Gods and master of the thunderbolt
Family members:
Wife: Hera
Children: Many
Defining characteristics:
Lord of Justice
Fair, merciful, and just
Responsible for the weather
Unpredictable
Symbol: Thunderbolt, eagle
King of the Gods and master of the thunderbolt, had his golden throne on the highest summit of Mount Olympus and was respected and awed by all Gods and mortals. He was the "Lord of Justice", punishing anyone who lied or broke an oath, but was fair and always striving to keep a balance of all things. Furthermore, Zeus was responsible for the weather and was shaping it according to his temper. When in high spirits, Zeus was blessing the world with fine weather; in case of bad mood, however, he would throw rain, winds, lightnings and thunderbolts to cause disaster to the mortals. But even Zeus' powers had their limits, for, however powerful as he was, he had neither the right nor the ability to intervene the decisions of the Fates. Zeus was carefree and loved to laugh out loud[1]. He possessed the perfect knowledge and was just, merciful and prudent. However, he was rather unpredictable, and not known for his faith to his wife, Hera. The main symbol of Zeus was the thunderbolt. His sacred animal was the eagle.