Greek Mythology: Gods and Goddesses, Stories of Love and Adventure
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The Greeks believed the universe created the gods, not the other way around. In the beginning there was only chaos, from which emerged Gaea (Mother Earth) and Ouranos (Father Heaven). Gaea and Ouranos had children including the Titans, and one Titan, Cronus, overthrew Ouranos. Eventually, Cronus' son Zeus overthrew him and became the ruler of the gods. Zeus and the other major gods, called the Olympians, ruled from Mount Olympus. The Greeks told stories of these gods and their relationships and adventures. Famous heroes that predated the Trojan war included Perseus, Theseus, Hercules, and Atalanta. During the
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Greek Mythology: Gods and Goddesses, Stories of Love and Adventure
- 2. The Belief System of the Greeks In Greek Mythology, gods “did not create the universe, the universe created the gods” (Hamilton 24).
- 3. The Creation In the beginning… there was only chaos. From chaos emerged… Gaea: Mother Earth - In Greek culture, more emphasis was placed on Gaea then on Ouranos, reflecting the Greek’s reliance on the land and on the Earth. Ouranos: Father Heaven Gaea and Ouranos had 3 types of children, all monsters, the most important of which were the Titans.
- 4. The Creation One Titan, Cronus, rebelled against Ouranos as a result of Ouranos’ treatment of some of his children. For sometime, Cronus and his wife/ sister Rhea ruled the universe until their son, Zeus, overthrew his father and conquered the Titans, vecoming the supreme ruler of the universe.
- 5. The Creation It was only Zeus took control and the Olympians and other immortals took their places.
- 8. Home of the gods Came to be thought of as a floating mountain in the sky.
- 9. 12 Olympians
- 10. 12 Olympians Zeus Hera Poseidon Hades Athena Apollo Artemis Aphrodite Hermes Ares Hephaestus Hestia
- 11. 12 Olympians Supreme Ruler of the Gods Zeus His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT Bird: Eagle Tree: Oak Tree Oracle: Dodona
- 12. 12 Olympians Hera Zeus’ wife and sister Protector of Marriage and Married Women Very jealous of Zeus’ numerous lovers. Animals: cow and peacock
- 13. 12 Olympians Ruler of the Seas and Oceans Poseidon Animals: bulls and horses Wife: Amphitrite
- 14. 12 Olympians Lord of the Underworld Hades Ruler of the dead
- 15. 12 Olympians Athena Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom The only daughter of Zeus (Sprang from his head) Temple: Parthenon City: Athens Tree: Olive Tree Bird: Owl
- 16. 12 Olympians Apollo God of Music and Poetry God of Light and Truth Twin brother of Artemis Tree: Laurel Animals: Dolphin and Crow
- 17. 12 Olympians Artemis Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt Twin sister of Apollo Lady of the wild things Tree: Cypres Animals: Deer and all wild animals
- 18. 12 Olympians Aphrodite Goddess of Love and Beauty Wife of Hephaestus Tree: Myrtle Animal: Dove, sparrow and swan
- 19. 12 Olympians Hermes Messenger of the Gods Has wings on sandals and cap Appears the most often of all the gods
- 20. 12 Olympians Ares God of War None of the gods like him much Animal: Vulture
- 21. 12 Olympians Hephaestus God of Fire and the Forge The only ugly God Husband of Aphrodite
- 22. 12 Olympians Goddess of the Home Hestia
- 23. Other Gods and Goddesses Eros God of Love ♥
- 24. Other Gods and Goddesses Hebe Goddess of Youth Cupbearer to the gods Married to Hercules
- 25. Other Gods and Goddesses Iris Goddess of Rainbow
- 26. Muses and Graces
- 27. Stories of Love and Adventure
- 28. Cupid and Psyche
- 30. 8 Brief Tales of Lovers
- 33. Ceyx and Alcyone
- 37. Endymion
- 38. Daphne
- 41. Quest of the Golden Fleece
- 44. Phaethon
- 47. Daedalus
- 48. Great Heroes
- 50. Perseus Who exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. He was a demigod, the Greek hero who killed the Gorgon Medusa, and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon.
- 51. Theseus He was Athens's great hero. He was intelligent and wise. He is credited as the founder of Athens's democracy voluntarily turning many of his powers as king over to an elected assembly.
- 52. Hercules He was the son of Zeus and the mortal Alcmene. Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures.
- 53. Atalanta She was a virgin huntress, unwilling to marry, and loved by the hero Meleager. She took an oath of virginity to the goddess Artemis. Having grown up in the wilderness, Atalanta became a fierce hunter and was always happy.
- 55. Troy
- 56. Odysseus Odysseus, also known by the Roman name Ulysses, was a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and a hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey. Husband of Penelope, father of Telemachus, and son of Laërtes and Anticlea He is renowned for his brilliance, guile, and versatility and is hence known by the epithet Odysseus the Cunning.
- 57. Aeneas He was a Trojan hero, the son of prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite. His father was the second cousin of King Priam of Troy, making Aeneas Priam's second cousin, once removed. He became the first true hero of Rome.
- 58. DAISY MAE A. VALEROSO