Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Topic Task 1

Ancient Greek ReligionThe Ancient Greeks believed that their gods and goddesses controlled everything in the world and that they must be revered and appeased. The Ancient Greek people build huge, magnificent temples and shrines where they would go to worship the gods. They also held festivals in honour of the gods and people would pray and make offerings to them in hope of being granted good fortune in return.

Mount OlympusThe Ancient Greeks believed that the twelve most powerful gods lived at the top of a huge mountain called Mount Olympus. However, some very important gods such as Hades; God of the Underworld, did not live there. Mount Olympus was where the gods held meetings and disputes were settled.

Greek Gods We are now going to learn some key facts about some of the main Greek gods and goddesses. See if you can remember what each god represents to the people and what their special weapons or objects are – there will be a task on this later on!

Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was the God of the Sky and the King of Mount Olympus. He was married to the Queen of the Gods, Hera. His tempter affected the weather, and when he was angry he would throw thunderbolts.

Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was the God of the Sky and the King of Mount Olympus. He was married to the Queen of the Gods, Hera. His tempter affected the weather, and when he was angry he would throw thunderbolts.

Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was the God of the Sky and the King of Mount Olympus. He was married to the Queen of the Gods, Hera. His tempter affected the weather, and when he was angry he would throw thunderbolts.

Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was the God of the Sky and the King of Mount Olympus. He was married to the Queen of the Gods, Hera. His tempter affected the weather, and when he was angry he would throw thunderbolts.

Zeus was the most powerful of all the gods. He was the God of the Sky and the King of Mount Olympus. He was married to the Queen of the Gods, Hera. His tempter affected the weather, and when he was angry he would throw thunderbolts. Poseidon was the God of the Sea. He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea and caused earthquakes when he was angry. Poseidon travelled round on a chariot pulled by seahorses.

Poseidon was the God of the Sea. He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea and caused earthquakes when he was angry. Poseidon travelled round on a chariot pulled by seahorses.

Poseidon was the God of the Sea. He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea and caused earthquakes when he was angry. Poseidon travelled round on a chariot pulled by seahorses.

Poseidon was the God of the Sea. He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea and caused earthquakes when he was angry. Poseidon travelled round on a chariot pulled by seahorses.

Poseidon was the God of the Sea. He was the most powerful god except for his brother, Zeus. He lived in a beautiful palace under the sea and caused earthquakes when he was angry. Poseidon travelled round on a chariot pulled by seahorses.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Topic Task 1

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hades was the brother of Zeus. He was the God of the Dead. He ruled the underworld where people went when they died. Ancient Greeks were afraid of Hades. They would sacrifice to him when they wanted something bad to happen.

Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus. She was powerful and beautiful, but very jealous and vain. She was the goddess of family and marriage. Greek men often thought of her as unpleasant, as she tried to kill Zeus’s son, Hercules.

Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus. She was powerful and beautiful, but very jealous and vain. She was the goddess of family and marriage. Greek men often thought of her as unpleasant, as she tried to kill Zeus’s son, Hercules.

Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus. She was powerful and beautiful, but very jealous and vain. She was the goddess of family and marriage. Greek men often thought of her as unpleasant, as she tried to kill Zeus’s son, Hercules.

Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus. She was powerful and beautiful, but very jealous and vain. She was the goddess of family and marriage. Greek men often thought of her as unpleasant, as she tried to kill Zeus’s son, Hercules.

Hera was the sister and wife of Zeus. She was powerful and beautiful, but very jealous and vain. She was the goddess of family and marriage. Greek men often thought of her as unpleasant, as she tried to kill Zeus’s son, Hercules.

Ares was the God of War. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, but they did not like him. He killed the giant Ekhidnades, a fierce monster and an enemy of the gods.

Ares was the God of War. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, but they did not like him. He killed the giant Ekhidnades, a fierce monster and an enemy of the gods.

Ares was the God of War. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, but they did not like him. He killed the giant Ekhidnades, a fierce monster and an enemy of the gods.

Ares was the God of War. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, but they did not like him. He killed the giant Ekhidnades, a fierce monster and an enemy of the gods.

Ares was the God of War. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, but they did not like him. He killed the giant Ekhidnades, a fierce monster and an enemy of the gods.

Athena was the daughter of Zeus and she was his favourite child. She was the goddess of intelligence, art and literature. Athena turned Medusa from a human into a monster. The city of Athens is named after Athena.

Athena was the daughter of Zeus and she was his favourite child. She was the goddess of intelligence, art and literature. Athena turned Medusa from a human into a monster. The city of Athens is named after Athena.

Athena was the daughter of Zeus and she was his favourite child. She was the goddess of intelligence, art and literature. Athena turned Medusa from a human into a monster. The city of Athens is named after Athena.

Athena was the daughter of Zeus and she was his favourite child. She was the goddess of intelligence, art and literature. Athena turned Medusa from a human into a monster. The city of Athens is named after Athena.

Athena was the daughter of Zeus and she was his favourite child. She was the goddess of intelligence, art and literature. Athena turned Medusa from a human into a monster. The city of Athens is named after Athena.

Apollo was the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. He was the sun god, and responsible for the movement of the sun across the sky. He moved the sun with a chariot pulled by golden horses. He was also the god of archery, prophesy and music.

Apollo was the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. He was the sun god, and responsible for the movement of the sun across the sky. He moved the sun with a chariot pulled by golden horses. He was also the god of archery, prophesy and music.

Apollo was the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. He was the sun god, and responsible for the movement of the sun across the sky. He moved the sun with a chariot pulled by golden horses. He was also the god of archery, prophesy and music.

Apollo was the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. He was the sun god, and responsible for the movement of the sun across the sky. He moved the sun with a chariot pulled by golden horses. He was also the god of archery, prophesy and music.

Apollo was the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. He was the sun god, and responsible for the movement of the sun across the sky. He moved the sun with a chariot pulled by golden horses. He was also the god of archery, prophesy and music.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Topic Task 1

Word bankRevered – respected, admiredAppeased – to keep someone happy by following their demands Sacrifice – the surrendering of a special item or the slaughtering of an animalVain – having a really high opinion of yourself Prophecy – a prediction of what will happen in the future Negotiator – someone who holds a discussion aiming to come to an agreement

Task

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Aphrodite was the goddess of love, beauty and the protector of sailors. She was loved by many people. Her skin was whiter than ivory, her hair was as golden as the setting sun and her eyes as blue as the summer sky. She once changed a statue into a woman so that one of her loyal followers could have a wife.

Hermes was Zeus’s youngest son. He was very fast on his feet and very clever, so Zeus decided to make him a messenger. The other gods trusted Hermes. He was very intelligent and loyal, and he was a good negotiator.

Hermes was Zeus’s youngest son. He was very fast on his feet and very clever, so Zeus decided to make him a messenger. The other gods trusted Hermes. He was very intelligent and loyal, and he was a good negotiator.

Hermes was Zeus’s youngest son. He was very fast on his feet and very clever, so Zeus decided to make him a messenger. The other gods trusted Hermes. He was very intelligent and loyal, and he was a good negotiator.

Hermes was Zeus’s youngest son. He was very fast on his feet and very clever, so Zeus decided to make him a messenger. The other gods trusted Hermes. He was very intelligent and loyal, and he was a good negotiator.

Hermes was Zeus’s youngest son. He was very fast on his feet and very clever, so Zeus decided to make him a messenger. The other gods trusted Hermes. He was very intelligent and loyal, and he was a good negotiator.

Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a moon goddess, responsible for the movement of the moon across the sky at night. She moved the moon in a chariot pulled by stags. She was the protector of animals and children.

Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a moon goddess, responsible for the movement of the moon across the sky at night. She moved the moon in a chariot pulled by stags. She was the protector of animals and children.

Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a moon goddess, responsible for the movement of the moon across the sky at night. She moved the moon in a chariot pulled by stags. She was the protector of animals and children.

Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a moon goddess, responsible for the movement of the moon across the sky at night. She moved the moon in a chariot pulled by stags. She was the protector of animals and children.

Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a moon goddess, responsible for the movement of the moon across the sky at night. She moved the moon in a chariot pulled by stags. She was the protector of animals and children.

Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Topic Task 1

I would now like you to make fact files for your five favourite gods or goddesses, including an explanation for why you selected each of them. I would also like you to research your chosen gods and goddesses, and see if you can find any additional facts. You can use my template below (you will need to print off this page 5 times and stick them into your home learning books) or you can create your own.

My chosen god / goddess is:

I have made this choice because

A picture of my chosen god / goddess

Some interesting facts

Did you know?

My research