Bellringer: 11/9 and 11/10 Match the following as traits of Mycenaeans or Minoans.

1. Centered on the island of Crete

2. Moved into Greece from Indo-European steppes.

3. Well known for their art featuring cultural scenes, entertainment

4. More war-minded or military minded

5. Invaded/defeated by the Dorians from the north

Table of Contents Update:

49: Greek Mythology Stories Chart

50: Greek Gods and Goddesses Chart

51: Greek Gods/Goddesses and Modern Businesses Chart

Agenda:

1. Bellringer

2. Greek Mythology and Myths

3. Activities: Greek Mythology and Myths

a. Greek Myths in Today’s World (Gallery Walk)

b. Greek Gods and Goddesses Worksheet

4. Making Modern-Day Connections to Greek Gods and Goddesses

Homework:

Finish “Modern-Day Connections: Greek Gods and Goddesses and Today’s Businesses” Chart

Greek Myths and Mythology

Ms. Allen 2015-16 Pre-AP WH

Intro: Discussion Questions

1. What is a myth?

2. Why do you think the Greeks had myths?

3. What made myths so important?

Intro: Discussion Questions

1. What is a myth?

2. Why do you think the Greeks had myths?

3. What made myths so important?

Activities: Phrases from Greek Mythology and Greek Gods/Goddesses Chart

- Phrases: Read the stories and match them to the phrases you see on your chart. Then:

- Summarize the myth/story.

- Explain the meaning of the phrase.

- Think up a modern application of the phrase

- Today’s Businesses: In pairs/small groups, fill in the chart. Use the computers or your phones if necessary.

- Gods/Goddesses Chart: Using the reading provided (DO NOT write on it), fill in the Gods and Goddesses Chart as

instructed.

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Aphrodite

- Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Eternal Youth- Family members: n/a- Defining characteristics:

- Connection to death/rebirth- Cause of desire- Symbols: girdle, seashell, mirror, dove

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Apollo

- God of Music, Sun God- Family members:

- Father: Zeus

- Defining characteristics:- Invented lute- Gift of prophecy- Patron of Delphi- Symbols: Lyre, tripod, laurel tree

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Ares

- God of War- Family members:

- Mother: Hera- Father: Zeus- Sister: Athena

- Defining characteristics:- Unpopular- Fought with Artemis- Symbols: Spear, dog

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Artemis

- Goddess of Hunt- Family members:

- Twin brother: Apollo- Father: Zeus- Mother: Leto

- Defining characteristics:- Absolute control over nature- Bringer of fertility- Arrows dipped in poison- Symbols: Bow, deer, snake

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Athena

- Goddess of Wisdom- Family members:

- Zeus = father- Metis = mother

- Defining characteristics:- Born fully grown from Zeus’ head- Taught sewing and weaving to women; agriculture and metallurgy to men- “Athena Nike”- Symbols: Distaff, aegis, owl

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Hades

- God of the Dead, the Underworld

- Family members:

- Defining characteristics:

- Supreme ruler of the Underworld

- Surrounded by silence and darkness

- Had a dog with three heads, Cerberus

- Symbol: Helmet

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Hera

- Queen of the Gods- Family members:

- Husband: Zeus- Children: Many

- Defining characteristics:- Bitterness and jealousy related to her husband- Very pretty- Symbol: Pomegranate, peacock

Greek Gods and Goddesses: Zeus

- King of the Gods and master of the thunderbolt- Family members:

- Wife: Hera- Children: Many

- Defining characteristics:- Lord of Justice- Fair, merciful, and just- Responsible for the weather- Unpredictable- Symbol: Thunderbolt, eagle