PPT-Mythology

It may seem silly to study mythology in todays world but many inventions products and technology are actually named and inspired by the stories of the Greek Roman and Norse gods and goddess Mythology also tells us what it important to the culture of the people that create the myths We can get a better understanding of what is important to a group by the myths surrounding them . 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. . 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 . 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. understand the origin and meanings of new words. English I . Honors. Mr. Fleming. LO: We will use Greek and Roman Mythology to understand the origin and meanings of new words. APK . You probably recall learning about certain Greek and Roman Gods and myths during your 8. Mrs. Burhenn. 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 worshipped as a deity and. By: Simran Minhas. Focus: . Mythology;. Greek Mythology. Historical Character: Poseidon . Contemporary Character: Aqua Man. What is Greek Mythology?. Greek mythology . are myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks.. 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.. Period 6 Matheny. Summary of the Poem. Based on a Greek mythological story of the same name. Leda is approached by the Greek god Zeus who appears in the form of a swan. The swan forces itself upon Leda and rapes her. RL.4.4. What is mythology?. Some people use the word myth to mean fake, but…. A myth . is a . actually traditional . story, . especially . one concerning the early history of . people . or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically . ----------------- --------- Agriculture (civilized). | | /. | | / . | | /. | | /. | | /. 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. Public.  . Gods. Roman . religion was divided into . two types of gods, primarily as a result of Rome conquering much of Greece in the Macedonian Wars. . Spirits (Numina). . watched over people, families and . Date: . Title:. Copy the following into your book:. A noun . is a word used to refer to a person, place or object.. A proper noun . is the name of a specific person, place, object or thing. All proper nouns begin with a capital letter. E.g. Paris, Sarah, The Guardian. 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. .