Foundations of Mythology
Mount Olympus Home of Zeus and 12
Olympian Gods and Goddesses
Located Northeast of Greece, in a region called Thessaly
12 Greek Gods and Goddesses
Aphrodite- Goddess of love, romance, and beauty.
Apollo- Beautiful God of sun, light, medicine, and music.
Ares- Dark God of war who loves Aphrodite.
Artemis- Independent Goddess of the hunt, the forest, wildlife, childbirth, and the moon. Sister to Apollo.
Athena- Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.
Demeter- Goddess of agriculture.
Hephaestus- Lame God of fire and forge.
Hera- Wife of Zeus, protector of marriage, familiar with magic.
12 Greek Gods and Goddess
Hermes- The speedy message of Gods, God of Business.
Hestia- Calm Goddess of home and home life.
Poseidon- God of sea, horses, and earthquakes.
Zeus- Supreme Lord of Gods, God of sky, symbolized by the thunderbolt.
15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology
Laws of Hospitality
Hubris/ Overwhelming Pride and Arrogance
Power is Transitory
Justice Prevails over Fairness
Never Insult a god
Never know when you’ll meet a god
Trust in the gods for help
Man is at the mercy of the gods
Cleverness is valued
Burial rites are sacred
Always be merciful to the weak
Women are the source of evil
15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology
Moderation in all things
Suffering is a part of life
Life is not fair
Mythology’s Great Heroes Perseus
Theseus
Hercules
Percy Jackson?
7 Stage Journey of the Hero
Call to Adventure
Cross Threshold
Sidekick Aid
Road of Trials
Slaying the Dragon
Flight Home
Master of Two Worlds