PPT-Norse Gods and Goddesses

Asgard heaven Midgard Earth Yggdrasil World Tree Viking Maps Odin Woden Wotan Chief of the gods Father of Thor Balder and other gods Odin pierces himself with a spear and hangs on Yggdrasil for 9 days and nights to learn the secret knowledge of runes. There are many Hindu gods and Goddesses- below is a brief outline of some of the major ones: The 3 supreme Gods are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva Brahma Brahma is the Hindu god of creation. Statues of Bra Thor. Thor was the thunder god, the main enemy of the giants, and the son of Odin. The common man called upon Thor rather than his father Odin. The . E. nglish fifth day of the week is named Thursday after Thor. . Vikings were invaders pirate raiders you may call them everyone feared them even them selves. The word Vikings means a pirate raid that comes from a old language called old Norse. People who off went raiding in ships were said to be “going . 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. . 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. . Norse Mythology. What do you mean by Norse?. “Norse”=Scandinavian region of Europe. This includes:. Iceland. Norway. Sweden. Denmark. It’s not a very happy place in 700 A.D.. Norse myth is not uplifting or joyful. Thor. Thor was the thunder god, the main enemy of the giants, and the son of Odin. The common man called upon Thor rather than his father Odin. The . E. nglish fifth day of the week is named Thursday after Thor. . 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.. By: . Jascinda. &. SashaRamsay. Summary. . Helios explains how he saw Ares and Aphrodite together in Hephaestus’ house. He then shares his plan to catch them in the act so that he can have proof to tell other gods. Aphrodite is the daughter of . 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. ©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. . By Kole Kramer. King Gods. These gods & goddess are very important in the ruling of the people & the gods. Ra. Ra was the sun god in Egyptian Mythology. He was also known as the father of the gods. He had the duty of sailing over the earth each day, giving light & warmth. During the night, Ra would fly through the Daut, the Egyptian underworld. He was also a king-like god since he was the gods father.. What do you know about the history of the English language?. What are some interesting features of the English language?. Why is it difficult for adults to learn the English language?. A Brief History of the English Language. 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.