PPT-The Greek / Roman Gods & Goddesses

Zeus Jupiter King of the gods God of air Uses Thunderbolts as his weapon Womanizer married his own sister Son of Cronos and Rhea Most powerful Jupiter is so named because it is so big it is the King of Planets. Zeus, king of all gods. .. Zeus was the king of the gods. He usually appears in art as a strong, middle aged bearded man, of great power and dignity. Sometimes he carry's his symbol, a thunder bolt. 29. th. . and . 30. th. 3. rd. . Class of the Second Semester. Attendance. . Finish going . over the opening mythology notes.. Go over the answers to the mythology questions after all notes are given. Ancient Roman Religion. BELIEFS. Religion . was polytheistic and it was influenced by Hellenistic Greece. . ( Hellenistic Greece - period . between . 323 . BC and . 146 . BC ) . B. elieved . in many gods. . By: Kiley Hunziker. Zeus. Roman name : Jupiter. Wife : Hera. Symbols : Thunderbolt & Eagle & Bull & Oak. Ruler Of : God of all Gods Ruler of the sky and . one . of The Big Three. Hera. . The Odyssey. This is Mount Olympus, where the Greek gods and goddesses live. Zeus. This here is Zeus, the king of the gods and the mortals. Zeus is sort of the head god. He’s married to his sister Hera (a family tradition) and his brothers are Poseidon and Hades. He’s the god of the sky and storms. . Picture of Greek Mythology Here. Your Name. The Date (Using full name for month, day and year). Your teacher’s name. Introduction . Put a map of Ancient Greece here. It must show the location of Mt. Olympus.. of Mount Olympus. The Olympians lived on Mount Olympus which could not be reached by man. It was also called Heaven, but it was not the Heaven associated with Christianity. There the gods drank nectar and ate ambrosia while toying with helpless humans. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades overthrew their father, Cronus, a titan. The three brothers divided the world between them. Zeus became supreme ruler. He ruled the sky; he was the god of thunder and of rain. Poseidon controlled the oceans and seas, while Hades ruled the Underworld. . Understanding . The Lightning Thief. by Rick Riordan. What is Greek Mythology?. The people of Ancient Greece shared stories called myths about gods, goddesses, and heroes which they believed. Each god was worshipped and ruled over a certain area of nature or life. BELIEFS. Religion . was polytheistic and it was influenced by Hellenistic Greece. . ( Hellenistic Greece - period . between . 323 . BC and . 146 . BC ) . B. elieved . in many gods. . Romans . were/are highly religious and maintained good relations with their gods & goddesses. . ©2015HappyEdugator. What is a myth?. Myths are traditional stories about gods, goddesses and mortals with special powers. Myths were passed down by oral tradition to explain the natural world, and became an important part of the religious beliefs of ancient peoples. . Greek. Zeus / Jupiter . Roman. . King of the gods and ruler of mankind. Known for having many affairs with women and the tricks he plays to hide his infidelity from his wife. Never helps liars or those who break their oaths. ZEUS. Ruler of Mount Olympus. god of heaven and earth. Roman name Jupiter. Symbol – lightening bolt. Married to Hera. ZEUS’ parents = . Cronus. & Rhea. MYTH:. Defeated and overthrew his father . A Review. of. The Principal Gods and Goddesses. What is a myth?. A traditional story rooted in primitive folk beliefs of cultures. Uses the supernatural to interpret natural events. Explains the culture’s view of the universe and the nature of humanity. Who thought it up?. What did they believe?. How . many Gods & Goddesses? . Sources. Information on the Greek belief system comes from many sources. Unlike followers of religions such as Christianity, Judaism, & Islam, the Greeks did not have a single sacred text, such as the Bible or Koran from which their beliefs and religious practices derived. Instead, they generally used oral traditions, passed on by word of mouth, to relate sacred stories. Priest and priestesses to various gods would also guide people in worship in various temples across Greece. We know something about these beliefs because Greek poets such as Homer, Hesiod and Pindar, and Greek dramatists such as Euripides, Aristophanes & Sophocles mention the myths in their various works. .