PPT-Greek Gods

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. 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 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. . 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. Myth. -traditional . story concerning some hero or event with or without a verifiable basis of . fact. -Deities . or demigods. .. -Explains . some . human or . natural event. . Ex. Why the sun rises.. 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.. 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 . What makes a culture unique?. Terms. myth . a traditional story that explains a culture’s beliefs or part of the natural world . ritual . words or actions that are part of a religious ceremony. oracle . ©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. 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. Chapter ONE. Objectives. Students will identify characters through their distinguishing traits.. Students will recognize the chief Olympian gods and goddesses and their functions.. Students will identify and discuss the lesser Greek and Roman gods and goddesses.. 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. . Why did the early Greeks need gods?. They did not understand why changes occurred in nature. They attributed natural happenings, such as thunderstorms or tides, to the gods. They believed the gods controlled their destinies . 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. .