Mythology is a field of study that seeks to explain the natural world and human experiences through stories about gods, goddesses, heroes and rituals. Some key questions mythology seeks to address are: who are we, how was the world made, what happens after death, and what is the proper way to conduct religious ceremonies. The study of mythology involves inquiries into Greek and Roman gods and goddesses like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera and others; their associated symbols and domains of power over natural forces, human activities and institutions.

1. What is Mythology?

2. Mythology is
• Mythology is a field of study that
is not easily defined. Human
inquisitiveness, explaining the
“magic” of the universe and the
world around us.

3. HUMANKIND
• Ultimately it might be
said that the student of
mythology is one who
conducts inquiries and
asks questions…

4. • Who are we?
• How was the world made?
• What is the correct manner to conduct
oneself during religious ceremonies?
• What is the relationship between inner
life and outward appearances?
• What happens to the individual at the
moment of death, and after?

5. The Greek and Roman GodsThe Greek and Roman Gods
The Big 12The Big 12
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6. Note taking reminders
• Paraphrase
• Take it and break it and build it back
up!
• 3 to 5 sentences of the key points of
the power point
• Bullet points

7. Domain –
•a specified sphere of activity or knowledge.
•a realm or range of personal knowledge,
responsibility, etc.

8. ROMAN NAME- Jupiter
GREEK NAME- Zeus
DOMAIN- supreme god of
Roman pantheon; god of
thunder & sky, rain clouds
and thunder – mightiest of
the gods, slept with
countless women.
SYMBOLS- eagle,
thunderbolt, bull, & oak

9. ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Neptune
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Poseidon
DOMAINDOMAIN 2nd
in command, god of the Sea,
horses, & earthquakes
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses

10. ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Pluto
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Hades
DOMAINDOMAIN God of the
Underworld; judge of the dead –
NOT SATAN. Also god of wealth
and precious metals
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS scepter, helm of
darkness, Cerebrus

11. ROMAN NAME
Juno
GREEK NAME
Hera
DOMAIN
Goddess of women &
marriage; Queen of
the gods, took
revenge on every
woman who slept
with Zeus, not a
great mom.
SYMBOLS
peacock, cow,
pomegranate
HERA

12. ARES
ROMAN NAME- Mars
GREEK NAME- Ares
Not liked by the
Greeks; lover to
Aphrodite & father of
Eros
DOMAIN- God of
warfare & bloodshed,
Travels with Eris, Strife
& Enyo followed by
Terror, Trembling &
Panic.
SYMBOLS- Vulture,
burning torch, spear

13. GREEK: Aphrodite
ROMAN: Venus
DOMAIN: Goddess of love & beauty,
yet destructive and malicious
Married to Hephaestus, mother to Eros (Cupid)
SYMBOLS: The myrtle tree, the dove and swan
APHRODITE

14. • ROMAN NAME
Vulcan
• GREEK NAME
Hephaestus
• DOMAIN
god of fire,
volcanoes,
blacksmiths,
craftsmen,
metallurgy
• SYMBOLS
hammer, anvil,
tongs, fire

15. ROMAN NAME:ROMAN NAME: Apollo
GREEK NAME:GREEK NAME: Apollo (“the most Greek of all the
gods”)
DOMAIN:DOMAIN: Brother to Artemis, god of the sun, light,
truth (NEVER told a lie), prophecy, archery, the
arts, poetry
SMYBOLS:SMYBOLS: Laurel tree, lyre, bow & arrow, sun,
swans, Oracle of Delphi (predicted your fate – never
a happy ending)

16. Roman: Diana
Greek: Artemis
Apollo’s sister
Domain: Lady of wild things,
maiden goddess,
Chief of the huntsmen,
goddess of the dark of the moon
Symbols: The cypress tree,
all wild things
but especially the deer.

17. ----HESTIA ----
ROMAN NAME
VESTA
DOMAIN
goddess of
hearth, home, &
family – one of
the maiden
goddesses – 1st
part of EVERY
sacrifice was
offered to her.
GREEK NAME
Hestia
SYMBOLS
sacred fire, plain
wooden throne

18. ATHENA
• ROMAN NAME
– Minerva
• GREEK NAME
– Athena
Sprang from Zeus’s head
• DOMAIN
– goddess of wisdom, war, strategy,
medicine, & crafts; patron goddess of
Athens; rivals with Poseidon
• SYMBOLS
– owl, shield with Medusa’s head on it,
olive tree,

19. HERMES
roman name | Mercury
greek name | Hermes
domain | Messenger of the Gods,
God of commerce & protector of
traders, athletics, travelers,
Master thief, Divine Herald
(solemn guide of the dead)
symbols | winged sandals,
caduceus, petasus [winged hat]

20. • Roman name
– Ceres
• Greek name
– Demeter
• Domain
– Goddess of the seasons, of
grain, fertility; mother to
Persephone
• Symbols
– torch, corn, wheat, pigs, snakes

21. Dionysus
Roman: Baccus
Greek: Dionysus
Domain: God of wine and the vine;
Worshipped with Demeter as part of the
Harvest Festival; God of theatre and drama
Symbols: Wine cup, grapes, debauchery

22. The Gods/Goddess Quiz
Greek Name Roman Name Domain # 1 Domain # 2 Symbol
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Name ____________________________________________________________D ate__________Per____
Total 70 points: A(4) = 70-63 B(3) = 62-56 C(2) = 55-49 NP(1) = 48 and below

23. GRADES
• Total 70 points:
• A(4) = 70-63
• B(3) = 62-56
• C(2) = 55-49
• Below 49=OH MY GODDESS!!!