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Mythology is an ______ narrative that deals with gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular group of people.
Mythology is an ______ narrative that deals with gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular group of people.
allegorical
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses in Ancient Greek Mythology ruled over ______ affairs from Mount Olympus.
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses in Ancient Greek Mythology ruled over ______ affairs from Mount Olympus.
human
After leading the battle against Cronus, ______ became the chief god, ruling over the other divinities on Mount Olympus.
After leading the battle against Cronus, ______ became the chief god, ruling over the other divinities on Mount Olympus.
Zeus
[Blank] held dominion over the earth and sky and was the ultimate arbitrator of law and justice in Greek Mythology.
[Blank] held dominion over the earth and sky and was the ultimate arbitrator of law and justice in Greek Mythology.
In Greek Mythology, Zeus used his ability to hurl thunder and ______ to enforce his reign.
In Greek Mythology, Zeus used his ability to hurl thunder and ______ to enforce his reign.
As the goddess of marriage and fidelity, ______ was one of the only Olympians to remain steadfastly faithful to her spouse.
As the goddess of marriage and fidelity, ______ was one of the only Olympians to remain steadfastly faithful to her spouse.
Despite being faithful, Hera was also ______ and tormented many of Zeus's extramarital partners.
Despite being faithful, Hera was also ______ and tormented many of Zeus's extramarital partners.
After Zeus became king, ______ received dominion over the seas and waters of the world.
After Zeus became king, ______ received dominion over the seas and waters of the world.
In addition to controlling the seas, Poseidon also had the power to produce storms, floods, and ______.
In addition to controlling the seas, Poseidon also had the power to produce storms, floods, and ______.
Besides being the god of the sea, Poseidon was also the protector of seamen and the god of ______.
Besides being the god of the sea, Poseidon was also the protector of seamen and the god of ______.
Known as the 'good goddess' to the people of the earth, ______ oversaw farming, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth.
Known as the 'good goddess' to the people of the earth, ______ oversaw farming, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth.
Because she controlled the production of food, Demeter was very highly ______ in the ancient world.
Because she controlled the production of food, Demeter was very highly ______ in the ancient world.
[Blank] was the daughter of Zeus with his first wife, Metis.
[Blank] was the daughter of Zeus with his first wife, Metis.
Fearing that a son would usurp him, as he had his father, Zeus swallowed Metis to prevent the birth of ______.
Fearing that a son would usurp him, as he had his father, Zeus swallowed Metis to prevent the birth of ______.
Athena took her place on Mount Olympus as the goddess of justice, strategic warfare, ______, rational thought, and arts and crafts.
Athena took her place on Mount Olympus as the goddess of justice, strategic warfare, ______, rational thought, and arts and crafts.
The ______ was one of Athena's most important symbols, representing wisdom and knowledge.
The ______ was one of Athena's most important symbols, representing wisdom and knowledge.
Athena planted the first ______ tree as a gift to her favorite namesake city, Athens.
Athena planted the first ______ tree as a gift to her favorite namesake city, Athens.
[Blank] was the goddess of the moon, forests, archery, and the hunt.
[Blank] was the goddess of the moon, forests, archery, and the hunt.
Like Athena, Artemis had no desire to ______.
Like Athena, Artemis had no desire to ______.
Artemis was the patron goddess of feminine fertility, chastity, and childbirth, and was also heavily associated with ______ animals.
Artemis was the patron goddess of feminine fertility, chastity, and childbirth, and was also heavily associated with ______ animals.
Artemis's twin brother ______ was her exact opposite, the god of the sun, light, music, prophecy, medicine, and knowledge.
Artemis's twin brother ______ was her exact opposite, the god of the sun, light, music, prophecy, medicine, and knowledge.
Apollo's ______ at Delphi was the most famous of the ancient world, attracting pilgrims seeking guidance and wisdom.
Apollo's ______ at Delphi was the most famous of the ancient world, attracting pilgrims seeking guidance and wisdom.
Apollo was cheerful and bright, enjoyed singing, dancing, and drinking, and was immensely popular among both gods and ______.
Apollo was cheerful and bright, enjoyed singing, dancing, and drinking, and was immensely popular among both gods and ______.
[Blank] learned the blacksmith's trade, built himself a workshop, and became the god of fire, metallurgy, sculpture, and crafts.
[Blank] learned the blacksmith's trade, built himself a workshop, and became the god of fire, metallurgy, sculpture, and crafts.
The forges of Hephaestus produce the fire of ______.
The forges of Hephaestus produce the fire of ______.
[Blank]'s marriage to Hephaestus was not to her liking, although he crafted intricate jewelry for her as an attempt to woo her affections
[Blank]'s marriage to Hephaestus was not to her liking, although he crafted intricate jewelry for her as an attempt to woo her affections
Aphrodite preferred the wild and rough ______.
Aphrodite preferred the wild and rough ______.
Aphrodite is perhaps best known for promising the beautiful, already married Queen Helen to the youth Paris and thus kicking off the legendary ______ War.
Aphrodite is perhaps best known for promising the beautiful, already married Queen Helen to the youth Paris and thus kicking off the legendary ______ War.
[Blank] was the god of violent war, but in direct contrast to his sister, Athena.
[Blank] was the god of violent war, but in direct contrast to his sister, Athena.
Where Athena oversaw strategy, tactics, and defensive warfare, Ares reveled in the violence and ______ that war produced.
Where Athena oversaw strategy, tactics, and defensive warfare, Ares reveled in the violence and ______ that war produced.
Despite his association with war, Ares is often described as a ______, running back to Olympus in a sullen fury every time he received the slightest wound.
Despite his association with war, Ares is often described as a ______, running back to Olympus in a sullen fury every time he received the slightest wound.
[Blank] had a very diverse collection of skills, as the god of trade, eloquence, wealth, luck, sleep, thieves, travel, and animal-raising.
[Blank] had a very diverse collection of skills, as the god of trade, eloquence, wealth, luck, sleep, thieves, travel, and animal-raising.
As the messenger of the gods, Hermes ran many errands, including killing the monster Argos to release ______.
As the messenger of the gods, Hermes ran many errands, including killing the monster Argos to release ______.
As the god of wine, wine-making, merriment, theater, and ritual madness, ______ was an easy favorite among Olympians and mortals alike.
As the god of wine, wine-making, merriment, theater, and ritual madness, ______ was an easy favorite among Olympians and mortals alike.
The only Olympian to be born of a mortal mother was ______.
The only Olympian to be born of a mortal mother was ______.
[Blank] was the final sister of Zeus, the most gentle of all the goddesses, and protected the home and the hearth.
[Blank] was the final sister of Zeus, the most gentle of all the goddesses, and protected the home and the hearth.
Because Dionysus was born, ______ gave him her throne, insisting that she was happier sitting near and tending to the fire that warmed Olympus.
Because Dionysus was born, ______ gave him her throne, insisting that she was happier sitting near and tending to the fire that warmed Olympus.
[Blank] was the god of the dead, overseeing the underworld and the souls that came there.
[Blank] was the god of the dead, overseeing the underworld and the souls that came there.
Despite causing less trouble than Poseidon, ______ had a soft spot for his wife, Persephone.
Despite causing less trouble than Poseidon, ______ had a soft spot for his wife, Persephone.
Flashcards
What is Mythology?
What is Mythology?
A narrative that involves gods, demigods and legendary heroes of a specific group.
What did the Olympians do?
What did the Olympians do?
The 12 Olympian gods and goddesses ruled over human affairs, enjoying parties, fights, and love affairs from Mount Olympus.
Who is Zeus?
Who is Zeus?
The chief god. He ruled over the other divinities living on Mount Olympus. Held dominion over the earth and sky, weather, law and justice.
Who is Hera?
Who is Hera?
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Who is Poseidon?
Who is Poseidon?
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Who is Demeter?
Who is Demeter?
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Who is Athena?
Who is Athena?
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Who is Artemis?
Who is Artemis?
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Who is Apollo?
Who is Apollo?
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Who is Hephaestus?
Who is Hephaestus?
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Who is Aphrodite?
Who is Aphrodite?
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Who is Ares?
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Who is Hermes?
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Who is Dionysus?
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Who is Hestia?
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Who is Hades?
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Study Notes
Mythology
- It is an allegorical narrative that deals with gods, demigods, and legendary heroes of a particular group of people
The 12 Olympians
- In ancient Greek Mythology, these gods and goddesses ruled over human affairs
- They enjoyed parties, fights, and love affairs from their place on Mount Olympus
Zeus
- King of the Gods
- He became the chief god after leading the battle against Cronus
- Ruled over the other divinities living on Mount Olympus
- Held dominion over the earth and sky and was the ultimate arbitrator of law and justice
- Controlled the weather, using his ability to hurl thunder and lightning to enforce his reign
Hera
- Queen of the Gods
- Ruled as queen of the gods
- Goddess of marriage and fidelity
- One of the only Olympians to remain steadfastly faithful to her spouse
- Was also vengeful, and tormented many of Zeus’s extramarital partners
Poseidon
- God of the Sea
- When Zeus became king, he divided the universe amongst himself and his two brothers
- Received dominion over the seas and waters of the world
- Held the power to produce storms, floods, and earthquakes
- Protector of seamen and the god of horses
Demeter
- Goddess of the Harvest
- Known as the “good goddess” to the people of the earth
- Oversaw farming, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth
- Controlled the production of food
- Was very highly worshipped in the ancient world
Athena
- Goddess of War and Wisdom
- The daughter of Zeus with his first wife, Metis
- Zeus swallowed Metis to prevent a son from usurping him as he had his father
- Took her place on Mount Olympus as the goddess of justice, strategic warfare, wisdom, rational thought, and arts and crafts
- The owl was one of her most important symbols
- Planted the first olive tree as a gift to her favorite namesake city, Athens
Artemis
- Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt
- Was quiet, dark and solemn
- Goddess of the moon, forests, archery, and the hunt
- Like Athena, Artemis had no desire to marry
- Was the patron goddess of feminine fertility, chastity, and childbirth
- Was also heavily associated with wild animals
- The bear was sacred to her
Apollo
- God of the Sun, Light, and Music
- Artemis’s twin brother
- Was her exact opposite
- God of the sun, light, music, prophecy, medicine, and knowledge
- His oracle at Delphi was the most famous of the ancient world
- Was cheerful and bright, enjoyed singing, dancing, and drinking
- Was immensely popular among both gods and mortals
Hephaestus
- Accounts differ as to his birth
- Some name him the son of Zeus and Hera, others say he was conceived by Hera alone in order to get back at Zeus for the birth of Athena
- He learned the blacksmith’s trade, built himself a workshop
- Became the god of fire, metallurgy, sculpture, and crafts, though to a lesser extent than his sister Athena
- His forges produce the fire of volcanoes
Aphrodite
- Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Sexuality
- Marriage to Hephaestus was not to her liking, although he crafted intricate jewelry for her as an attempt to woo her affections
- She preferred the wild and rough Ares
- Enjoyed a number of flings with mortal humans
- Known for promising the beautiful, already married Queen Helen to the youth Paris and thus kicking off the legendary Trojan War
Ares
- God of Violent War
- Was the god of war, but in direct contrast to his sister, Athena
- Where Athena oversaw strategy, tactics, and defensive warfare, Ares reveled in the violence and bloodshed that war produced
- Despite his association with war, he is often described as a coward
- Running back to Olympus in a sullen fury every time he received the slightest wound
Hermes
- Messenger of the Gods
- Had a very diverse collection of skills, as the god of trade, eloquence, wealth, luck, sleep, thieves, travel, and animal-raising
- Always characterized as mischievous
- Ran many errands, including killing the monster Argos to release Io, rescuing Ares from his imprisonment by giants, and talking Calypso into freeing Odysseus and his men from her clutches
- It was also his duty to escort souls into the underworld
Dionysus
- God of Wine
- As the god of wine, wine-making, merriment, theater, and ritual madness
- Was an easy favorite among Olympians and mortals alike
- Was the only Olympian to be born of a mortal mother
- Spent so much time among mortal men, travelling widely and gifting them with wine
The Olympians and “Two Extra”
- Hestia and Hades are the “two extra”
Hestia
- Goddess of the Earth
- The final sister of Zeus
- Was the most gentle of all the goddesses
- Protected the home and the hearth
- According to the myths, she was originally one of the twelve
- When Dionysus was born, she graciously gave him her throne, insisting that she was happier sitting near and tending to the fire that warmed Olympus
Hades
- King of the Underworld
- The other brother of Zeus, Hades, is also not considered an Olympian, as he did not live in the divine palace
- Was the god of the dead
- Overseeing the underworld and the souls that came there
- Caused less trouble than his brother Poseidon, who on one occasion attempted a revolt against Zeus
- Also had a soft spot for his wife, Persephone
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