The document discusses the major Greek and Roman gods and goddesses, including Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, and Aphrodite. It notes their associations, symbols, and Roman names. Greek and Roman mythology helped early civilizations explain natural phenomena and human experiences. Mythology also influenced later cultures through its use in literature, art, and architecture.

1. “ The GREEK & ROMAN Gods and Goddesses” Virginia SOL WHI.5b & 6b Mrs. Gibson

2. ZEUS- The father of the gods The ruler of Mount Olympus God of the sky and lightening & thunder Had many children LIGHTENING BOLT

3. ROMAN NAME Jupiter

4. HERA-The goddess of marriage Goddess of marriage, women, and childbirth Wife and sister of Zeus PEACOCK SCEPTER

5. ROMAN NAME Juno

6. APOLLO-The god of truth and light God of music, medicine, health, prophecies, poetry, and archery Associated with the sun He is Artemis’ twin brother and son of Zeus SUN, LYRE

7. ROMAN NAME Apollo

8. ARTEMIS-The goddess of the hunt Associated with the successful hunt She is Apollo’s twin sister and daughter of Zeus BOW AND ARROW

9. ROMAN NAME Diana

10. ATHENA-The goddess of Wisdom Goddess of wisdom, warfare, strategy, and reason Daughter of Zeus; Sprang from his forehead OWL, HELMET

11. ROMAN NAME Minerva

12. APHRODITE – Goddess of Beauty and Love Daughter of Zeus or born from sea foam Sea shell

13. ROMAN NAME Venus

14. Greek & Roman Polytheism The Greek gods and goddesses include: Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, and Aphrodite (Notice most have “A” names) The Roman gods and goddesses include: Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, and Venus

15. How did mythology help the early Greek & Roman civilizations explain the natural world and the human condition? Greek and Roman mythology is Based on polytheistic religion Explanations of natural phenomena, human qualities, and life events The Greeks came first and the Romans adopted (stole!) their religion!!

16. What impact did Greek & Roman mythology have on later civilizations and the contemporary world? Symbols and images in Western literature, art, monumental architecture, and politics

17. Gods & Goddesses – Give both Greek and Roman names as answer. review Who was known by the symbol of the helmet or owl? Who was known by the symbol of the peacock and the scepter? What symbol portrays the Father of the Gods? What is his name? Who is the Goddess of the hunt? How did mythology help the early Greek civilization explain the natural world and the human condition?

18. Cartoons and credits: http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/homepage.htm Other images through Google image search.