Greek God Research--Pathfinder
Name:__________________________________Teacher:__________
Period:________
Date:______________
DUE:_______________
Directions: You will be working in pairs. Using the OHS Library’s digital sources, gather information
on your assigned god and goddess. Divide and conquer assign each member of your group an
area of focus for the research.
Research Requirements: Complete at least two research note papers per person. One for:
 Encyclopedia Mythica (web page) http://www.pantheon.org/
 Student Resources in Context or GVRL (subscription service)
(PW=yellowjackets):
Here are the areas that need to be covered:
Background Information
Leadership
1) Powers, talents, and responsibilities
2) Family relations—parents, siblings, children, etc.)
3) Roman name
4) Find 1 myth that demonstrates aspects of the
god/goddess’ personality
1) Find 1 myth that demonstrates the
god/goddess’ relationship with humans
2) Leadership traits
3) Symbol(s)—may be a tool, animal, city, etc.
4) Strengths and weaknesses
Responsibility of:____________________________
Responsibility of:____________________________
What will the END PRODUCT be? As the expert on your god or goddess, you will present your
research to the class. Your presentation should cover all the areas listed above.
For each god or goddess that is presented, you will be an active listener by taking notes. Be prepared
for a quiz, essay, or other form of assessment to test your knowledge of the Greek gods and
goddesses.
List of Gods and Goddesses:
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Aeolus
Apollo
Athena
Helios
Muses
Poseidon
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Zeus
Hera
Cronus
Hermes
Hephaestus
Hades
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Aphrodite
Ares
Hyperion
Rhea
Demeter