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Greek Gods an Myths

Greek Gods an Myths. Zeus. King of all the gods Had more powers than anyone Could throw his voice, shape shift, and throw lightning bolts He had a quick temper, a big sense of humor, and he was not afraid of anything except his wife, Hera. Hera.

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Greek Gods an Myths

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  1. Greek Gods an Myths

  2. Zeus • King of all the gods • Had more powers than anyone • Could throw his voice, shape shift, and throw lightning bolts • He had a quick temper, a big sense of humor, and he was not afraid of anything except his wife, Hera.

  3. Hera • Queen of all the gods, also the goddess of marriage • She was often jealous of her husband, Zeus • There are many myths about Hera's jealously, anger, and revenge. • Had a servant with 100 eyes named Argus

  4. Poseidon • Lord of the Sea • He was very powerful and moody, so the Greeks were afraid of him • All Greeks built a temple to honor him • Had a palace at the bottom of the sea

  5. Hades • Ruler of the Underworld • Had a home on Mount Olympus, but he preferred the Underworld • He had an invisible helmet, a golden chariot, and his three-headed dog, Cerberus

  6. Ares • God of War • He was tall and handsome, mean and self-centered • His sidekick was the spirit of disagreement, Eris • They also carried the spirits of Pain, Panic, Famine, and Oblivion • Sought bloodshed and trouble

  7. Hermes • Zeus’ youngest son, made the messenger to the gods • He was mischievous, fast on his feet, and very clever • He always made deals to get himself and others out of trouble

  8. Apollo • God of music • Apollo and his sister Artemis were twins. • Children of Zeus and Leto • Apollo was very protective of his mother

  9. Artemis • Goddess of the hunt and the moon • Usually cold and pitiless • She swore never to marry and resented people who intruded on her privacy, especially men

  10. Athena • Goddess of wisdom • She became the guardian of the city-state of Athens after she won a contest with Poseidon • Poseidon created a stream of salt-water, but she created the olive tree

  11. Hestia • Goddess of hearth and home • Deeply honored by Greek women • They knew that Hestia was keeping watch over them as they did their chores

  12. Demeter • Zeus’ sister who was in charge of the harvest • If she was upset, the crops would die • Everyone worked to keep her happy (the company of her daughter Persephone made her happy)

  13. Aphrodite • Goddess of love and beauty • No one knows where to place her in the Greek family tree • Many legends are written about her beauty, and she was very vain • Some believe that the Trojan War began because she was offended

  14. Hephaestus • God of fire and forge • He was the only Olympian who limped • He was married to Aphrodite • He made many things, including Mount Olympus and the first woman, Pandora

  15. Heracles • Known for his incredible strength • Half god/ half mortal • Completed many tasks and had several journeys attempting to gain his place amongst the gods

  16. Eros • God of love • Shot his arrows into mortals and deities to make them fall in love • Was not happy until he found love for himself

  17. Dionysus • God of grape harvest, winemaking, and wine • He was very good at shape shifting • After he was kidnapped by pirates and escaped, he married Princess Ariadne

  18. Orpheus • Talented musician • He played the lyre which allowed him to cast spells and tame savage beasts • Lost his wife to Hades

  19. Echo • Wood nymph who had a beautiful voice and possessed a good and loving heart • She swore off all suitors • 3 myths: • Echo and Hera • 2. Echo and Narcissus • 3. Echo and Pan

  20. Pan • Watched over shepherds and huntsmen • He had two horns coming out of his forehead and the legs of a goat. He also had a crooked nose and pointed ears. • Loved music, dancing, and singing

  21. Pandora • Daughter of Zeus • Sent to marry Epimetheus, a gentle but lonely man • Opened the Pandora Box, which held things like envy, hate, crime, disease, and hope

  22. Pegasus • Known as “The Flying Horse • Son of Poseidonand Medusa • He was wonderful and warm • Many tried to kidnap him, but the gods always helped him out • Zeus rode him in the stars

  23. How many gods and goddesses can you remember?

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