PPT-Greek Mythology, Gods and Goddesses

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. The beliefs of the ancient Greeks reflected the violent storms, volcanoes and earthquakes that were a part of their experience. . Greek mythology is based on legends passed down through generations by word of mouth, so there are many versions of Greek mythology and not all of the stories agree with one another. . 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. . Mythology. The Greeks and . Their Beliefs. • The Greeks were “a . tough, restless, ambitious. , hard-living, . imaginative race. .”. • The Greeks loved life.. • They believed in living life to the . Greek Gods and Goddesses. Zeus . – He was the supreme ruler. He was the king of the gods and sky. . Hera. – She was Zeus’ sister & wife. She was the goddess of marriage, married women and home. . from the Greek 'mythos' for story-of-the-people, . and 'logos' for word or speech, the spoken story of a people. Terms:. Mythology is the study and interpretation of often sacred . tales (. myths) . of a . Mrs. Burhenn. What is Greek Mythology?. The people of ancient Greece shared stories called myths about the gods, goddesses, and heroes in which they believed.. Each god or goddess was worshipped as a deity and. of. Ancient 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.. . In Greek mythology, this family of gods and goddesses lived high atop Mount Olympus. . From there they watched (and often meddled in) the affairs of humans below. . . The . Olympians. had come to power after their leader, Zeus, overthrew his father, . Zeus was the god of all gods.. Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty. She carried a dove and a mirror around with her.. Hera was the goddess of . marrige. . She is married to Zeus.. Hades was the god of the underworld and dead .. Physical Description/ Weapon . Hera is described as a beautiful woman wearing a crown and holding a royal lotus-tipped staff. . This makes her different from other gods because not all gods are from a royal state or wear crowns.. ©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. . Nordic Mythology is actually part of oral tradition stemming from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.. The Norse invaded the British Isles in the form of the Vikings, powerful warriors who sailed out of Norway.. What is mythology?. Mythology. -- A collection of . stories, . esp. . belonging . to a particular religious or cultural tradition. . . A . myth. is a traditional story belonging to a group or culture. . 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.