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
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Phrases: Read the stories and match
them to the phrases you see on your
chart. Then:
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Summarize the myth/story.
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Explain the meaning of the phrase.
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Think up a modern application of
the phrase
Today’s Businesses: In pairs/small
groups, fill in the chart. Use the
- 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:
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Connection to death/rebirth
Cause of desire
Symbols: girdle, seashell, mirror, dove
Greek Gods and Goddesses: Apollo
- God of Music, Sun God
- Family members:
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Father: Zeus
- Defining characteristics:
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Invented lute
Gift of prophecy
Patron of Delphi
Symbols: Lyre, tripod, laurel tree
Greek Gods and Goddesses: Ares
- God of War
- Family members:
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Mother: Hera
Father: Zeus
Sister: Athena
- Defining characteristics:
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Unpopular
Fought with Artemis
Symbols: Spear, dog
Greek Gods and Goddesses: Artemis
- Goddess of Hunt
- Family members:
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Twin brother: Apollo
Father: Zeus
Mother: Leto
- Defining characteristics:
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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:
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Zeus = father
Metis = mother
- Defining characteristics:
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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:
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Supreme ruler of the Underworld
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Surrounded by silence and darkness
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Had a dog with three heads, Cerberus
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Symbol: Helmet
Greek Gods and Goddesses: Hera
- Queen of the Gods
- Family members:
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Husband: Zeus
Children: Many
- Defining characteristics:
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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:
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Wife: Hera
Children: Many
- Defining characteristics:
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Lord of Justice
Fair, merciful, and just
Responsible for the weather
Unpredictable
Symbol: Thunderbolt, eagle