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Greek Mythology is all around us!

Greek Mythology is all around us!. English 9. Baking Soda Representation of the Greek God of fire and forge Hephaestos (Vulcan). Venus Razor is a popular women ’ s shaving accessory Greek name for Goddess – Aphrodite Goddess of beauty and love. Exclusive auto rental club

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Greek Mythology is all around us!

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  1. Greek Mythology is all around us! English 9

  2. Baking Soda • Representation of the Greek God of fire and forge • Hephaestos (Vulcan)

  3. Venus Razor is a popular women’s shaving accessory • Greek name for Goddess – Aphrodite • Goddess of beauty and love

  4. Exclusive auto rental club • Winged horse that was born from Medusa’s head when she was killed. • More than one hero sought the help of this “ultimate ride” to achieve their goal.

  5. Popular gum • Three pronged spear of Poseidon – God of the seas • In Greek – “Tria” three and “donti” means tooth

  6. Muffler Company • Greek King with the “Golden Touch”- transformed all he touched to gold

  7. FTD Florist • Hermes • Greek God –Mythical messenger of the gods

  8. Atlas Van Lines – moving company • Popular name for travel agencies all over the world. • The Greek god Atlas was in fact a Titan who was punished to hold the Sky on his shoulders.

  9. Shoe Company – Nike • Logo represents the wing of the Greek Goddess – Nike • Nike – the Greek goddess of victory

  10. Coffee company • The women is a siren. • In Greek mythology the siren lured people to them with their beautiful songs and killed them. • Encounter sirens in The Odyssey

  11. it is all around us… • High School Mascott – Spartan : Spartans believed themselves to be of "true" Greek lineage. Greek warrior state devoted to discipline.

  12. it is all around us… • The movie Juno – Roman name for Hera - She is a goddess of fidelity in marriage and were severely jealous.

  13. Your Assignment Find your own example of Greek or Roman Mythology in popular culture

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