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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
• 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
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
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
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
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
Apollo
• God of music
• Apollo and his sister Artemis were twins.
• Children of Zeus and Leto
• Apollo was very protective of his mother
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Orpheus
• Talented musician
• He played the lyre which allowed him to cast spells and tame savage beasts
• Lost his wife to Hades
Echo
• Wood nymph who had a beautiful voice and possessed a good and loving heart
• She swore off all suitors
• 3 myths:
1. Echo and Hera2. Echo and Narcissus3. Echo and Pan
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
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
Pegasus
• Known as “The Flying Horse
• Son of Poseidon and Medusa
•He was wonderful and warm
•Many tried to kidnap him, but the gods always helped him out
• Zeus rode him in the stars
How many gods and goddesses can you remember?