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Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology. Olympian Outline. Purpose. Myths grant continuity and stability to a culture. Myths present guidelines for living. Arachne learns not to boast Heroes acheive their goals through honorable qualities Myths justify a culture's activities. If crops failed, Demeter was unhappy

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Greek Mythology

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  1. Greek Mythology Olympian Outline

  2. Purpose • Myths grant continuity and stability to a culture. • Myths present guidelines for living. • Arachne learns not to boast • Heroes acheive their goals through honorable qualities • Myths justify a culture's activities. • If crops failed, Demeter was unhappy • If their businesses prospered, Athena favored them • Myths give meaning to life.

  3. Purpose continued • Myths explain the unexplainable. • Frightened by lightning • Puzzled by echoes • Awed by the rising sun • Myths offer role models. • Explain historical events • Jason’s Golden Fleece may be all the cumulative riches that explorers acquired

  4. Characteristics of the Deities

  5. Family Tree

  6. Qualities Valued by the Greek Culture, According to Mythology • Beauty • Fame • Adventure • Intelligence • Strength • Pleasure • Cleverness • Loyalty

  7. Zeus

  8. Hera

  9. Hephaestus

  10. Aphrodite

  11. Ares

  12. Athena

  13. Poseidon

  14. Apollo

  15. Artemis

  16. Hermes

  17. Hades

  18. Demeter

  19. Dionysus

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