Greek Mythology. Miss Griffin 12 Grade English- Introduction to The Iliad and The Odyssey Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses . Click the lightning bolt for the next slide. Click on the God or Goddess to learn more about them. Poseidon. Zeus. Hades. Hermes. Ares. Athena. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Greek Mythology
PoseidonRoman name: NeptuneSymbol- the tridentAnother one of the
Titans sons Second in command to ZeusHe also was known for his
affairs
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No, Hades would not have said the quote, but it was one of the
big three.
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AphroditeRoman name: VenusGoddess of love and beautySymbols:
Seashell and mirrorMarried the smith Hephastus (God of fire,
crafts, and of blacksmiths) but loved AresMost attractive goddess
on Mount Olympus
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ApolloRoman name: Apollo Symbols: Lyre and laurel treeGod of the
sun, prophecy, music and healing. Son of Zeus and the mortal
LetoFamous for playing his lyreClick the lightning bolt to
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AthenaRoman name: MinervaSymbols: Olive branch and the owl
Goddess of wisdom, skill, and warChild of Zeus and Metis (prudence)
Born full grown out of Zeuss head (wearing battle armor)Taught
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HeraRoman name: JunoGoddess of marriage and familyZeuss wife and
sisterPunishes women that are involved in relationships with
Zeus
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HermesRoman Name: Mercury Symbol: caduceus (which is winged
stick with snakes wrapped around it)God of travelers, merchants,
and thieves. Messenger of the godsSon of Zeus and the mountain
nymph MaeaOnly Olympian god allowed to visit heaven, earth and the
Underworld
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HadesRoman name: Pluto Another son of the Titans Symbol: Helmet
that helped him stay invisible Ruler of the Underworld and god of
the dead Lived with Persephone, his forced wife. Unpitying,
inexorable, and was just a terrible but not evil god
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ZeusRoman name: Jupiter God of the sky, the supreme god of the
Olympians, and ruler of mankind. The last child of the Titans
Kronos and Rhea, had five brothers and sisters.Known for his many
love affairs and bad temper. Responsible for the weather which
depended on his temper.
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