Beginnings
alongside people, in oceans, in the air, in forests, and underground
Where did gods live?
king of the gods; controls the sky and thunder. He can create storms and throw lightning bolts.
Who is Zeus?
the god of wine and festivity, was born from Zeus and a mortal woman, Semele. He taught people how to make wine and celebrate life.
Who is Dionysus?
goddess of marriage and family. She protects women and is known for her jealousy
Who is Hera?
she sprang fully grown and armored from Zeus's forehead after he swallowed her pregnant mother, Metis, becoming the goddess of wisdom
Who is Athena?
to explain concepts in nature
Why were myths created?
god of the sea and earthquakes. He can create storms at sea and cause earthquakes with his trident
Who is Poseidon?
they embarked on a perilous journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece, facing creatures like the Harpies and navigating treacherous waters
Who are Jason and the Argonauts?
goddess of wisdom and war. She gives people wisdom in battle and is known for her strategic skills
Who is Athena
he was killed by Paris, who shot him in his heel, his only vulnerable spot, during the Trojan War, leading to a popular term known today
Who is Achilles?
"Mother Earth's" Husband
Who is Uranus?
god of the sun, music, and prophecy. He can heal the sick and is the protector of the arts
Who is Apollo?
he traveled to Crete, defeated the Minotaur in the Labyrinth, and used a ball of thread to find his way back, securing peace for Athens
Who is Theseus?
goddess of the hunt and moon. She can control animals and is a protector of nature
Who is Artemis?
he was tasked with completing twelve challenging labors, such as slaying the Nemean Lion and capturing the Golden Hind, as punishment for a crime
Who is Hercules?
a story created about 3,000-4,000 years ago in ancient Greece
What is a myth?
goddess of love and beauty. She has the power to make people fall in love
Who is Aphrodite?
after the Trojan War, he faced numerous trials on his ten-year journey back to Ithaca, encountering the Cyclops, Sirens, and the witch Circe.
Who is Odysseus?
god of the Underworld. He rules over the dead and can control the riches beneath the earth
Who is Hades?
Hades kidnapped her to be his queen in the Underworld. Her mother, Demeter, caused the earth to become barren until she was returned, explaining the seasons
Who is Persephone?
What is Gaia
messenger of the gods; god of travel and commerce. He can move quickly and guide souls to the underworld
Who is Hades?
the epic battle between the Titans and the Olympian gods, led by Zeus, resulting in the Olympians’ victory and their rule over the cosmos
What is the Titanomachy
goddess of agriculture and the harvest. She controls the growth of plants and the seasons
Who is Demeter?
this legendary conflict sparked by the abduction of Helen, featuring famous events like the Trojan Horse and the ultimate fall of the city of Troy
What is the Trojan War?