PPT-Greek Mythology

Mrs McFarland Honors Reading 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. 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. . HOUSE OF HADES . R&E. Background . -- R. Photo:. Name: Percy . Jackson. Age: . 16 . Home: Camp . Half . B. lood. , New York city, . Camp . Jupiter, and the Argo . 2, their ship. Mother: Sally Jackson . Press and Hold Right Key ->. By . A. shwin . Naresh. Edited by Nithish Narasimman. yaa. yaa. yaa. roar. &%@$. &%@$. &%@$. &%@$. I am . A. res, fear me!. I am . A. res, fear me!. I am . MYTHOLOGY. RETOLD. . MYTHOLOGIES. Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Egyptian, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Estrucian, Latvian, Korean, Mesopotamian, Persian, Polynesian, African, Caribbean, Aboriginal, Hindu, Islamic, Aztec, Basque, Inca, Maya, Haitian, Christian, Hittite, Indonesian, Khmer, Lithuanian, Madagascan, Melanesian, Micronesian, Slavic, Syrian, Tibetan, Arthurian. (Encyclopedia Mythica). 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 . e Grade Levels: Subject Areas: Elem Elementary Language ArtsIntermediate Int Sec Science Greek Mythology and the Forms of Energy Printed on Recycled Paper NEED Mission StatementThe mission of The NEE 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.. Parentage- . Kronos. and Rhea. Sphere of Influence- . The water( Oceans, Seas ,Rivers etc.) God of Horses and . Earthquakes.. Attributes-. The symbol for which Poseidon is best known is the . trident. Myth. : a traditional story that was once believed to be true. (Myths frequently attempt to explain the origin of something.). Greek Gods and Goddesses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuCvWAbAV0Q. Cronus. 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.. 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.. th. -Century Art. Judith E. . Bernstock. 20. th. -century artists:. Draw on Classical Mythology for humanistic reasons. Less concerned with illustrating narrative content. More concerned with symbolic interpretation. 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. . Remember: context, audience, meaning, purpose, stylistic features. . Intertextuality: exploring Greek myths. In ancient Greece, stories about gods and goddesses and heroes and monsters were an important part of everyday life. They explained everything from religious rituals to the weather, and they gave meaning to the world people saw around them.