PPT-Introduction to The Olympian Gods

The Olympian Gods The twelve most important gods Named after Mount Olympus where they reside They were all related They are all either the children or grandchildren of the Titans Cronus and Rhea. In ancient Egyptian times, gods were extremely important. in making the country run properly so the Egyptians . w. orshipped gods for just about everything- flooding, health, love, having babies, the sun, the sky and so on.. 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. . Exodus 12:12. YAHWEH vs. the Egyptian gods. Egyptian Mythology Introduction. Polytheistic Society – over 80 gods . Influenced its literature, government, art, and morality. Some sacred animals: lion, ox, ram, wolf, dog, cat, ibis, vulture, falcon, hippo, crocodile, cobra, dolphin, fish, frog, scarab, locust, etc.. . Mythology. Hermes and . Immigration. Hermes: . facts. Hermes . was one of the 12 . Olympian gods. He was . god of trade, thieves, travelers, sports, athletes, and border crossings, guide to the Underworld. . 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.. and . Roman Goddesses. Roman Religion. Before Christianity, the Romans . prayed to hundreds of different gods. Everyone made sacrifices in the temple or their home to keep the gods happy. Each god looked after one aspect of people’s lives. . 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 .. 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 force of the nation. The gods. The beliefs and rituals formed the core of ancient Egyptian religion. Represented natural forces and phenomena, and were appeased through offerings. There were daily rituals for caring for the gods and festivals celebrating specific gods. Eve Albert, Hannah Littlefield, and Andrea Thatch. Athena. Aphrodite. Hera. Paris. Helen. Eris. King Menelaus of Sparta. Aphrodite- Goddess of love, beauty, and desire. Supported Trojan. Athena- Goddess of wisdom and war. Supported Greeks. By: Gino Dembowske. description. Muscular. . Gray hair. Tall/Big. Throws thunderbolts. Ladies lover. Weirs a robe . Domain. Zeus was goddess of the great heavens . He ruled the sky and thunder . Someone who exhibits hubris often has excessive pride or self-confidence. . Today, we might describe someone who reveals attributes of hubris as “pompous” or “full of him or herself.” . When we read the . ©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. .