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Greek Mythology

AgendaCome in, get settled – 5 minutesMythology presentation – 20 minutesWriting prompt – 10 minutesCreative activity – 30 minutesExit ticket – 5 minutesClean up/line up – 10 minutes

What is Mythology?Greek word “myth” means story or legend

Mythology means a collection of myths. Greek mythology is a

collection of stories about Ancient Greece’s gods or heroes.

How many Greek gods are there?

There are 376 different Greek gods in Greek mythology!

Today we will just learn about a few of the most famous gods and goddesses.

Zeus Family:Spouse= HeraMom = RheaDad = Kronos*Had LOTS of children,

including: Athena, Hercules, Ares

The god of Greek gods,The god of the sky

Symbol = Thunderbolt

Strengths = Powerful, strong, charmingWeaknesses = Moody, cheats on Hera often with other women

Appearance : old, bearded, strong, olive leaves in hair

Hera The queen of the gods,The protector of marriage

Family:Spouse = ZeusMom = RheaDad = KronosChildren = Ares, Hebe,

Eris, and Eileithyia

Symbols = Pomegranate, Peacock feather

Strengths = Determined defender of marriageWeaknesses = Jealous, married to Zeus

Appearance : Young, the most beautiful goddess

AresFamily:Spouse= NoneMom = HeraDad = ZeusChildren = Diomedes, Cycnus

The god of war

Strengths = Decisive, determined, fearlessWeaknesses = Angry, bloodthirsty, impulsive

Appearance : Young, bearded, handsome

*The ONLY son of Zeus and Hera

*Parents did not like him very much, which may be why he is the god of war.

Symbol = Spear

ApolloFamily:Spouse= NoneMom = LetoDad = ZeusChildren = Orpheus, Asklepios,

and moreTwin sister = Artemis

The god of the sun and music

Strengths = CreativeWeaknesses = Falls in love with too many people

Appearance : Young, curly hair, handsome

Symbol = The sun, bow

AphroditeFamily:Spouse= HephaestusDione= HeraDad = ZeusChildren = Eros

The goddess of love and beauty

Strengths = Beautiful, compassionateWeaknesses = Full of herself

Appearance : Beautiful, young woman

Symbol = Magic belt that makes people fall in love

DionysusFamily:Spouse= AdriadneMom = Semele (Human)Dad = ZeusChildren = Many, including

Oenopion and Staphylos

The god of theatre and wine

Strengths = FunWeaknesses = Plays too much

Appearance : Dark hair, beard

Symbol = Grapes, wine cups

PoseidonFamily:Spouse=AmphitriteMom = RheaDad = KronosChildren = Many, including

Pegasus and Triton

The god of the sea

Strengths = CreativeWeaknesses = Warlike, moody, and unpredicatable

Appearance : Old man with a beard, wears seashells

Symbol = Trident

Which of these Greek gods or goddesses are most like you?

In your interactive notebook, explain which of these gods and goddesses is most like you and why. Minimum 4

sentences.

Make a Facebook Profile for the god(dess) you are most similar to!

Make sure you are using facts from the Powerpoint to make decisions about what to

put in the profile.

Profile Picture- A picture of your Greek god or goddessCover Photo- A picture that represents what this god or goddess is in charge of

Who would your god or goddess be friends with?What would your god or goddess be likely to “Like” on Facebook?