Greek Mythology

1. GREEK MYTHOLOGY

2. GREEK MYTHS
Greek mythology is the collection of legends from classical antiquity that
center on the gods, heroes, and rites of the ancient Greeks. The most
cynical Greeks, like the philosopher Plato in the fifth and fourth centuries
BCE, realized that the stories contained a significant amount of falsehood.
But generally speaking, the Greeks' public piety accepted the myths as
authentic narratives. The arts and literature of Western civilization, which
inherited much of Greek culture, have been greatly influenced by Greek
mythology.

3. ORIGIN OF MYTHS
Origin myths are an effort to make the cosmos understandable to humans.
Compared to the origin myths and world views of other ancient peoples,
Greek cosmogonies and cosmologies were more organized and precise.
However, the Greeks' own artistic skill acts as a barrier to interpretation
since they added folktales and fiction to the myths for their own purpose.
Therefore, even though the purpose of Hesiod's Theogony is to describe the
rise of Zeus (and, incidentally, the rise of the other gods), the epic tale is
made more interesting by the inclusion of well-known themes like the
animosity between the generations, the mystery of womanhood (Pandora),
the exploits of the amiable trickster (Prometheus), and the struggles against
formidable monsters like the Titans (and, in later tradition, the Giants).

4. Greek Gods and Goddesses
Greek mythology revolves around the pantheon of gods and
goddesses who were said to reside atop Greece's tallest peak,
Mount Olympus. They dominated every facet of human existence
from their high vantage point. Olympian gods were humanoid in
appearance and susceptible to human vices and emotions, despite
their ability to transform into animals and other objects, according
to several tales.

5. Zeus is the monarch of the Olympian gods and
the father of all humanity. He is a god in
charge of the heavens, which includes celestial
bodies like thunder and lightning. It's also
commonly known that Zeus has a short
temper. He has a reputation for punishing
humanity for its deeds by tossing thunderbolts
from his residence atop Mount Olympus when
he gets furious.
ZEUS GREEK GOD OF THE SKY
AND KING OF THE GOD

6. HERA
Known as the "queen of the gods," Hera
was an Olympian goddess in the Greek
pantheon. She was the goddess of women,
childbirth, marriage, and families. As
Zeus's sister and wife, Hera is primarily
known for her jealous retaliation against
Zeus for his affairs.

7. POSEIDON THE GOD OF THE SEA
The god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and
horses was known as Poseidon. He is the
brother of the gods of the sky and the
underworld, Zeus and Hades, in Greek
mythology. Sailors and anybody who worked or
traveled at sea were under the protection of
Poseidon.

8. HADES THE GOD OF UNDERWORLD
Zeus's brother is Hades. Following their father
Cronus's overthrow, he cast lots for shares of
the world with Zeus and another brother,
Poseidon. Due to his poor drawing, he was
crowned lord of the underworld and ruled over
the dead person. He is a greedy god who is
primarily interested in growing his army of
followers. People who call more people to death
are seen favorably.

9. ATHENA
Zeus's daughter is Athena. She had no mother since she
developed fully grown in armor from his forehead.
Although she merely fights to defend the state and her
country from foreign attackers, she is ruthless and
courageous in combat. She is a goddess of agriculture,
handicrafts, and cities. She created the trumpet, the flute,
the pot, the rake, the plow, the yoke, the ship, the chariot,
and the bridle, which allowed man to tame horses. She is
a model of purity, logic, and knowledge. Zeus gave her
permission to use his weapons, including his thunderbolt,
as she was his favorite child. Athens is her favorite city.

10. APHRODITE
The Olympian goddess of love, beauty,
pleasure, and reproduction was known as
APHRODITE. Frequently portrayed as a
stunning woman, she was frequently
accompanied by the winged godling Eros.

11. ARES
Zeus and Hera's son is Ares. Both
of his parents didn't like him. He is
the god of war. He is considered
murderous and bloodstained but,
also a coward.

12. APOLLO
Zeus and Leto are the parents of Apollo.
Artemis is his twin sister. He is the golden
lyre-playing god of music. The archer, firing
a silver bow from a distance. The healer god
who conveyed medicine to humanity. The
Light God. The God of truth, unable to tell a
lie.

13. Zeus and Leto's daughter is Artemis. Apollo is her
twin brother. She is the lady of the wild things.
She is the huntsman of the gods. She is the
protector of the young. She uses silver arrows to
hunt, much like Apollo. She started to be
connected to the moon.
ARTEMIS

14. Referrences
Pollard, John Richard Thornhill, and A. W. H. Adkins. “Greek Mythology | Gods, Stories, and History.”
Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Nov. 2023, www.britannica.com/topic/Greek-mythology.
Robinson, Ashley. Who Is Zeus? 6 Key Myths About the King of the Greek Gods. blog.prepscholar.com/zeus-
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“APHRODITE - Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty.” Theoi Greek Mythology,
www.theoi.com/Olympios/Aphrodite.html.
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