Gods and Goddesses

ofAncient Greece

A Mythology Webquest

Adapted from Mythology Webquest by Miss Albert

http://teacherweb.com/WQ/MiddleSchool/TheLightningThief/apt1.aspx

Introduction• Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have

a superpower? To fly through the air or leap tall

buildings in a single bound? Well, the Greek gods and

goddesses of Olympus had it all: power over the

earth, sky, sea, and underworld, lightning bolts, skills

on the battlefield and in the hunt, athleticism, beauty,

and superior intelligence. Unfortunately, they also

had their faults: vanity, jealousy, and greed, to name

a few.

Many cultures have created stories to

understand the world around them. These

myths or legends were used to explain forces

of nature, weather, animals, and even the

creation of humans. In Greek mythology, the

lives, choices, and actions of the Olympians

helped the Greeks make sense of their world.          

In this webquest, you will:

become familiar with Greek gods and goddesses and understand what traits and characteristics were valued in Greek culture

gain an appreciation for the lasting impact of this culture as you examine advertising campaigns that contain Greek gods and symbols

compare and contrast the ancient Greek culture and our own society

create a “modern god or goddess” that represents a positive or negative aspect of our world today

write and give a speech campaigning for Zeus's job as head of the Olympians

Activity 1(Use Activity 1 packet Page)

  The first task will introduce you to the twelve Olympians and

other mythological creatures.

Use the links below to complete Activity 1.

Remember, some sites are more helpful than others and some have more complete information. Don’t rely on just one!

Greek Lineage and Descriptions:  http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/

 Greek Encyclopedia:  

http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/contents.html 

Greek God/Goddess Bios: http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/gods.html#GreekGods

 Encyclopedia Mythica:

http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html Examples of Student-Made Trading Cards:

http://teachingwithblondeambition.blogspot.com/2012/04/more-greek-mythology-fun.html

Activity 2(Use Activity 2 Packet Page)

There are hundreds of companies that use

mythological names, symbols or figures in their

logos or advertising campaigns. Some of them,

like Nike or Amazon, are very familiar to you.

Use this link to complete the second packet

page and discover other mythological

connections. 

Greek Mythology in Modern Slogans/Logos:http://thanasis.com/modern/biz.htm

        Activity 3(Use Activity 3 Packet Page)

  In the last part of your quest, you will need to

examine ancient Greek myths and culture and

compare them to our own modern day world.

The ideas and skills that were valued in the time

of the immortals may not be what 21st century

men and women consider important! 

Greek Culture: http://www.crystalinks.com/greekculture.html

 The Greek Explanation of the Creation of Man:

 http://www.greekmythology.com/Myths

Ancient Greece: http://greece.mrdonn.org/

   Activity 4(Use Activity 4 Packet Page)

Creativity Time!

• The gods and goddesses of ancient Greece were made up heroes, created by the Greeks to help them explain and understand the forces of Earth’s nature as well as human nature.

• Now, you will create your OWN modern-day god or goddess, based on your interpretation of what is important to us today.

• Use the Activity 4 organizer to plan your hero, then explain why you chose to create this particular one and why he or she is significant in our society today.

• Finally, create an illustration of your god or goddess!