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Mythology is
• Mythology is a field of study that is not easily defined. Human inquisitiveness, explaining the “magic” of the universe and the world around us.
HUMANKIND
• Ultimately it might be said that the student of mythology is one who conducts inquiries and asks questions…
• Who are we?
• How was the world made?
• What is the correct manner to conduct oneself during religious ceremonies?
• What is the relationship between inner life and outward appearances?
• What happens to the individual at the moment of death, and after?
Note taking reminders
• Paraphrase
• Take it and break it and build it back up!
• 3 to 5 sentences of the key points of the power point
• Bullet points
Domain –
•a specified sphere of activity or knowledge.
•a realm or range of personal knowledge, responsibility, etc.
ROMAN NAME- Jupiter
GREEK NAME- Zeus
DOMAIN- supreme god of Roman pantheon; god of thunder & sky, rain clouds and thunder – mightiest of the gods, slept with countless women.
SYMBOLS- eagle, thunderbolt, bull, & oak
ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Neptune
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Poseidon
DOMAINDOMAIN 2nd in command, god of the Sea, horses, & earthquakes
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses
ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Pluto
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Hades
DOMAINDOMAIN God of the Underworld; judge of the dead – NOT SATAN. Also god of wealth and precious metals
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS scepter, helm of darkness, Cerebrus
ROMAN NAME Juno
GREEK NAME Hera
DOMAIN Goddess of women & marriage; Queen of the gods, took revenge on every woman who slept with Zeus, not a great mom.
SYMBOLS peacock, cow,
pomegranate
HERA
ARESROMAN NAME- Mars
GREEK NAME- Ares
Not liked by the Greeks; lover to Aphrodite & father of Eros
DOMAIN- God of warfare & bloodshed, Travels with Eris, Strife & Enyo followed by Terror, Trembling & Panic.
SYMBOLS- Vulture, burning torch, spear
GREEK: Aphrodite
ROMAN: Venus
DOMAIN: Goddess of love & beauty, yet destructive and maliciousMarried to Hephaestus, mother to Eros (Cupid)
SYMBOLS: The myrtle tree, the dove and swan
APHRODITE
• ROMAN NAME Vulcan
• GREEK NAME Hephaestus
• DOMAIN god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths, craftsmen, metallurgy
• SYMBOLS hammer, anvil, tongs, fire
ROMAN NAME: ROMAN NAME: Apollo
GREEK NAME: GREEK NAME: Apollo (“the most Greek of all the gods”)
DOMAIN: DOMAIN: Brother to Artemis, god of the sun, light, truth (NEVER told a lie), prophecy, archery, the arts, poetry
SMYBOLS: SMYBOLS: Laurel tree, lyre, bow & arrow, sun, swans, Oracle of Delphi (predicted your fate – never a happy ending)
Roman: DianaGreek: Artemis
Apollo’s sister
Domain: Lady of wild things, maiden goddess,Chief of the huntsmen, goddess of the dark of the moon
Symbols: The cypress tree, all wild things but especially the deer.
----HESTIA ----
ROMAN NAME
VESTA
DOMAIN
goddess of hearth, home, & family – one of the maiden goddesses – 1st part of EVERY sacrifice was offered to her.
GREEK NAME
Hestia
SYMBOLS
sacred fire, plain wooden throne
ATHENA• ROMAN NAME
– Minerva
• GREEK NAME– AthenaSprang from Zeus’s head
• DOMAIN– goddess of wisdom, war, strategy,
medicine, & crafts; patron goddess of Athens; rivals with Poseidon
• SYMBOLS– owl, shield with Medusa’s head on it,
olive tree,
HERMES
roman name | Mercury
greek name | Hermes
domain | Messenger of the Gods, God of commerce & protector of traders, athletics, travelers, Master thief, Divine Herald (solemn guide of the dead)
symbols | winged sandals, caduceus, petasus [winged hat]
• Roman name
– Ceres• Greek name
– Demeter
• Domain
– Goddess of the seasons, of grain, fertility; mother to Persephone
• Symbols
– torch, corn, wheat, pigs, snakes
Dionysus
Roman: BaccusGreek: Dionysus
Domain: God of wine and the vine; Worshipped with Demeter as part of the Harvest Festival; God of theatre and drama
Symbols: Wine cup, grapes, debauchery
The Gods/Goddess Quiz
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14 Name ____________________________________________________________D ate__________Per____ Total 70 points: A(4) = 70-63 B(3) = 62-56 C(2) = 55-49 NP(1) = 48 and below
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