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This document provides information about Greek gods, heroes, and myths. It discusses Zeus's lovers including Hera, Mnemosyne, Themis, Lato, Demeter, and Metis. The central figures of Greek myths are described as Zeus, Hera, Lato, Mnemosyne, Thmis, Metis, and Demeter. Two heroes are also summarized - Hercules, who went on 12 missions and died on the 12th, and Perseus, who was thrown into the sea as a baby but later killed the gorgon Medusa and a sea monster using her severed head. Finally, the gods Poseidon, Ares, Artemis, Hera, and Zeus
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The Trojan War began after Paris of Troy stole Menelaus' wife Helen. This started a 10 year war between the Achaeans and the city of Troy. The Greeks were unable to overcome Troy's strong walls until Odysseus devised a plan to hide Greek warriors in a large hollow wooden horse. The Trojans brought the horse inside their walls, allowing the Greeks to emerge and conquer Troy, ending the long conflict.
Trojan War
The Trojan War began when Zeus wanted to depopulate the earth and saw the war as an opportunity. The war was sparked when Paris chose Aphrodite's gift of the most beautiful woman, Helen, who was already married to Menelaus. When Paris took Helen to Troy, it prompted Menelaus and other Greek leaders like Odysseus and Achilles to lay siege to Troy for nine years. Eventually, Odysseus devised a plan using a large hollow wooden horse that allowed the Greeks to infiltrate and sack the city, ending the long war.
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The Judgment of Paris began an important chain of events that led to the Trojan War. At a feast on Mount Olympus, Eris tossed a golden apple meant for the "fairest," sparking a dispute between Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. They asked Paris to judge, and each goddess offered him a bribe. Aphrodite promised Paris the most beautiful woman, Helen, so he awarded her the apple. Paris later traveled to Sparta and seduced Helen away from her husband Menelaus. In retaliation, Menelaus rallied the Greeks to launch an attack on Troy to retrieve Helen, beginning the famed Trojan War that lasted 10 years.
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This document provides information on several Greek gods, goddesses, heroes and myths. It discusses Hera, the goddess of marriage and childbirth; Zeus, the ruler of the gods and god of the sky; Athena, the goddess of wisdom; Apollo, the god of music and healing; and Hades, god of the underworld. It also profiles the heroes Theseus and Hercules, known for their great strength and labors. Finally, it recounts the myth of Medusa, who was turned into a monster with snakes for hair by the goddess Athena.
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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.
Lesson Presentation Gods and Goddesses.pdf
The document provides information about ancient Greek gods and goddesses. It details facts about major gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Ares, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes and Artemis. For each god/goddess, it mentions their domain or role and special attributes or symbols. Students are tasked with creating fact files to demonstrate their understanding of the Greek deities covered. Additional online resources on Greek mythology are also referenced.
Intro Greek Mythology.pptx
Here is a proposed new Olympian god or goddess:
Name: Astraeus
Domain: Astronomy, Navigation, Exploration
Description: Astraeus appears as a strong, athletic man with eyes that twinkle like stars. He wears a cloak decorated with celestial bodies and constellations.
Astraeus is the god of astronomy, navigation, and exploration. He guides travelers and explorers by night, helping them find their way by the stars. Astraeus takes interest in humanity's study of the heavens and efforts to expand their knowledge of the cosmos. He encourages the pursuit of discovery through exploration by land and sea.
Symbols: Celestial globe, sextant, compass
Ancient Story.pdf
Greek mythology is a collection of stories about gods, goddesses,
heroes, and monsters that were created by the ancient Greeks. These
stories have been passed down from generation to generation and
have had a profound impact on Western culture. Greek mythology has
been the subject of countless books, movies, and TV shows and
continues to be a source of inspiration for many. In this essay, we will
explore the various gods and goddesses, heroes, and monsters of
Greek mythology and their significance in Greek culture.
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Classical Greek culture made significant contributions to mythology, poetry, drama, art, and architecture:
- Greek mythology involved stories of the Olympian gods such as Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and others who controlled nature and human events. Poems like the Iliad and Odyssey spread Greek heroic epics.
- Greek drama evolved from tragedies by Aeschylus and Sophocles exploring the struggles of humanity to comedies by Aristophanes satirizing politics. Fables by Aesop used animals to teach moral lessons.
- Architecture such as the Parthenon exemplified the Greek emphasis on reason, order, and harmony through styles like Doric, Ionic
Culture of classical greece
The document provides information on various aspects of classical Greek culture from 500 BCE to 405 BCE. It discusses the population of Athens, including that there were around 150,000 citizens with 43,000 adult males having political power. It also describes the Athenian economy, trade, family roles, religion, drama, philosophy, and art. Key figures discussed include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and playwrights like Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
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The document summarizes several important Greek gods, heroes, and myths. It describes Zeus as the ruler of the gods and protector of the Greeks. It outlines Poseidon as the god of the sea who lost to Athena for patronage of Athens. It discusses Hera's hatred of Heracles and Aphrodite's role in starting the Trojan War. It then summarizes the myths of Perseus slaying Medusa and Odysseus' cunning ways during the Trojan War and afterwards. Finally, it recounts the tale of Heracles battling the Hydra.
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The document summarizes several important Greek gods, heroes, and myths. It describes Zeus as the ruler of the gods and protector of the Greeks. It outlines Poseidon as the god of the sea who lost to Athena for patronage of Athens. It discusses Hera's hatred of Heracles and Aphrodite's role in starting the Trojan War. It then summarizes the myths of Perseus slaying Medusa and Odysseus' cunning ways during the Trojan War and afterwards. Finally, it recounts the tale of Heracles battling the Hydra.
GREEK GODS, HEROES, AND MYTHS
The document summarizes important Greek gods and heroes from mythology. It describes Zeus as the ruler of the gods and protector of Greeks. It also discusses Poseidon as god of the sea who lost to Athena for patronage of Athens. The document then summarizes myths involving Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Perseus, Odysseus, Heracles and the Hydra.
Untitled presentation
The document summarizes several important Greek gods, heroes, and myths. It describes Zeus as the ruler of the gods and protector of the Greeks. It outlines Poseidon as the god of the sea who lost to Athena for patronage of Athens. It discusses Hera's hatred of Heracles and Aphrodite's role in starting the Trojan War. It then summarizes the myths of Perseus slaying Medusa and Odysseus' cunning ways during the Trojan War and afterwards. Finally, it recounts the tale of Heracles battling the Hydra.
Untitled presentation
The document summarizes several important Greek gods, heroes, and myths. It describes Zeus as the ruler of the gods and protector of the Greeks. It also discusses Poseidon as the god of the sea who lost to Athena for patronage of Athens. Additionally, it outlines the story of Perseus who was sent to kill the gorgon Medusa with help from Zeus and Hermes. Finally, it briefly summarizes Odysseus, known for his cunning, and Heracles' battle with the Hydra.
Heroes
The ideal Greek hero was a nobleman distinguished by bravery and merit in war, where they could demonstrate excellence and win glory. Myths featured gods and goddesses while legends centered on human heroes from a golden age when men and gods interacted. Common motifs in heroic myths included miraculous births, journeys, rewards for valor, responsibility for a friend's death, and great strength. Some major Greek heroes included Perseus who killed the Gorgon Medusa, Heracles who performed twelve labors, and Theseus who slew the Minotaur.
Greek heroes
The ideal Greek hero was a nobleman distinguished by bravery and merit in war, where they could demonstrate excellence and win glory. Myths featured gods and goddesses while legends centered on human heroes from a golden age when men and gods interacted. Common motifs in heroic myths included miraculous births, journeys, rewards for valor, responsibility for a friend's death, and great strength. Some major Greek heroes included Perseus who killed the Gorgon Medusa, Heracles who performed twelve labors, and Theseus who slew the Minotaur.
Greek gods
The document summarizes the major Greek gods and goddesses. Zeus was the king of the gods and controlled the weather with his thunderbolt. Poseidon ruled the seas and caused earthquakes. Hades ruled the underworld and wealth from precious metals. Demeter oversaw agriculture and the harvest. Other gods included Hera, Hestia, Aphrodite, Ares, Hephaestus, Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Hermes, Eros, and Dionysos who represented love, war, crafts, wisdom, hunting, healing, travel, sports, and wine respectively.
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The document describes Greek mythology, focusing on Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. It explains that Zeus ruled the skies, Poseidon ruled the seas, and Hades ruled the underworld. It then discusses other mythical figures like Perseus, centaurs, satyrs, Aphrodite, the Minotaur defeated by Theseus, Hercules, Demeter, Achilles, and Hades' relationship with Persephone.
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Myths and gods and heros
- 1. Greek Gods,Heroes and Myths By:Andrew.Fagundes, Brandon.Dunn and Michael Giard
- 2. Greek Myths Zeus lovers the summary of this myth is: hera is zeus is the future wife of zeus but mnemosyne themis lato demeter metis!!!
- 3. greek myths central figures the central figures are:zeus,hera,lato,mnemosyne, thmis, metis,demeter these are the central figures!!!
- 4. Greek Heros ● Hercules ● Persius
- 5. Hercules ● He went on 12 missions ● He died on 12th mission ● He s Zeus's son
- 6. Perseus ● He was thrown into sea with his mother ● He had a mission to kill Medusa ● Came back with her head ● Killed the sea monster with the head
- 7. Greek Gods ● Ares ● Zeus ● Hera ● Artemis ● Poseidon
- 8. Poseidon ● created GIANT tidal waves,storms,floods,etc ● Greek god of seas, horses and earthquakes ● can be seen in movies, boats, books
- 9. ARES ● God of war ● Father of Romulus and Remus ● Mythological founder of Greece ● can be seen in books, computers
- 10. ARTEMIS ● Artemis brought sudden death and disease ● goddess of hunt,and watched over childbirth ● Guardian of olympians ● can be seen in books,movies, computers,video games
- 11. Hera ● super strength, immortality and resistance to injury ● goddess of marriage,and family ● protector of married women ● can be seen in books, and computers
- 12. Zeus ● Controls lightning and thunder ● king of mount olympus ● king of gods in classical greek mythology ● can be seen in movies,books,and computers
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