PPT-Greek Gods

Religion Greek Religion Religion in Ancient Greece was polytheistic with many Gods and spirits which represent different aspects of life or nature People would worship the Gods they found most useful Many of their beliefs were childlike and came without moral instruction or their influence. 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. 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. . U. . The gods . There was 12 main gods they are called Zeus , Poseidon , Hades , Ares , Apollo, Hephaestus ,Hera , Artemis , Aphrodite , Demeter , Hestia and Athena . Zeus. The king of the gods ,Zeus is the lord of the sky. All the other gods obey him because he made his father, Cronus, choke out his other brothers and sisters Poseidon , Hades , Demeter , Hera , Hestia.. Pages 13. -23. What is Greek mythology?. Greek Mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the . a. ncient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature. of . the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. Greek gods and goddesses. DAY 1. How Myths Have Influenced Our Language: HW Review. ATLAS. MYTH: Titan . who held . up the celestial sphere. CULTURE: Cartography (the study of maps). SOURCE: . http. ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_(mythology). 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. . Station 1. The Gods and Myths. What . are the purposes of myths in Greek culture. ?. Myths were used to explain the world around them..  . 2. Why . is the story of Prometheus an example of a myth. ?. 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. By . AH. Intro. There are many Greek Gods what Greeks believed in almost too many in my own opinion. This PowerPoint is about the main twelve Gods who are believed to live at the top of Mount Olympus. These gods made one ruler Zeus, the king of all Greek Gods.. Intro to the places and gods. Greek Mythology. Places Related to Mythology. Mt.. Olympus. The Ocean. The River Styx. Earth. The Underworld. Mt. Olympus. . Olympus was where the gods lived. Zeus married his . I. What are Myths?. Myths. : stories that use fantasy to express ideas about life that cannot easily be expressed in realistic terms.. They are, at heart, religious stories. They deal with and explore the relationship between human beings and the unknown/spiritual world.. em. .. How it Works. The ancient Greeks attributed deeply. human characteristics. to their gods and goddesses. Gods were not perfect beings, but had human frailties. They were:. . * Jealous * Impatient. 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.