PPT-Greek Gods Athena Goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, law/justice, warfare, civilization,

strength strategy the arts crafts and skill Athena was born from Zeuss forehead as a fully grown women covered in armor The story behind Athenas birth started when Metis Zeuss lover became pregnant with a child Later the oracle told Zeus that one of his sons would overthrow him so Zeus swallowed Metis One day he had a terrible headache and told Hephaestus to cut open his head which is how Athena escaped or was born from inside Zeuss body . 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. 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. . 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. 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. . 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.. Athena (Minerva). Strange Birth. Athena was born fully armored from Zeus’ head. . She was the child of Zeus and . Metis. . . Prophecy foretold that her child would be more powerful than her father. . How Did Greece Start?. Greece started when a bird laid an egg. From the egg came Eros, god of love. The top egg flew up and became Uranus, god of the sky. The bottom egg fell down and became Gaea, goddess, of the earth. Uranus and Gaea had many children. These were called Titans. The chief Titan was Cronus, his wife was Rhea. Cronus was hateful. He didn’t want any of his children to replace him as chief, so every time his wife gave birth, he swallowed the baby. But when Zeus was born, Rhea hid him from Cronus. When Zeus grew up and challenged his father, Cronus threw up all his children that he swallowed. They were all adults. They were all gods. They ruled the universe. The . Other than references made to the Bible, Greek Mythology is the most often alluded to material in literature (followed by Shakespeare). Which Greek Myths Should I Know?. Who could THIS guy be? What gives his identity away?. Our word myth is derived from the ancient Greek word . muthos. ; meaning a spoken or written story. Myths are broken into three main types: legends, pure myths, and folktales. Types of myths:. Legends. ©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. . 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. Know. Hercules (demigod) – Disney movie. Zeus (King of the Gods- Lighting/sky). Poseidon(Sea, trident). 12 Main Greek Gods (Pantheon). Hades (god of the underworld). Everything from Percy Jackson. Titans. 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.