SJBTS Cronick Greek gods

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The universe created

The gods

The gods were

Not all powerful, like superhero’s

Earth combined with the Heavens to create

The Titans

Titans

Atlas, Ocean, Prometheus, Cronos

The Greeks believed that the earth was 

Round

The greeks believed that the water of the ocean is

The Titan, Ocean

The gods ate

Ambrosia

Ambrosia

Kept the gods immortal

The gods lived on

Mount Olympus

Zeus is

The strongest god

Zeus

Titan. He ruled the sky, rain, and thunder. Weapon was thunder. Wasn’t all powerful. Always victorious. 

Zeus’ properties were 

The eagle, the oak tree, 

On Zeus’ chest plate, there was the

Head of Medusa

If you wanted to pray to Zeus, you would

Go to the Dadona (Oracle)

Zeus and Hera

We’re siblings yet married. They are the same god, like yin and yang

Hera (Juno)

Titan. She was the goddess of marriage, even though Zeus constantly cheated on her. Normally, she’s rude, but she’s nice in the quest for the Golden Fleece.

Hera’s properties were

The peacock, her city was Argos, and the cow

Heroic nudity

The statues were made naked, to put the headlight and focus on them

They were only naekd

In statues, and not in their day to day life

Neptune (Poseidon)

Titan. He was the god of the ocean, known as the earth shaker, and had the bull

Hades (Pluto)

Titan. He was the god of the underworld, NOT death. He was also the god of wealth and precious metals. His wife was Persephone (Proserpine). Occasionally called “Dis”

Athena ()

Olympian. She was the goddess of war, city, handicrafts, agriculture, civilized life, wisdom, & purity. She gave humans bridles to tame horses. She was also known as “Gray-eyed” or “Flahing eyes”, Virgin Maiden. Zeus’ favorite child. Very rude

Athena’s property was

The building known as “Parthenon”,

Phoebus Apollo

Olympian. His sister is Artemis. Parents are Zeus & Leto. Born in Delos. Master musician. He was the god of: Archery, healing, light, & prophecy. 

Apollo’s properties were

The laurel (tree), the dolphin & crow. His oracles were Delphi (Greece) and Cumae (Italy), & the sun

Artemis (Dina)

Olympian. Apollo’s twin sister, lady of wild things, protects youth, the moon, Virgin Maiden, Cyprus. Normally kind, but sometimes nasty

Artemis’ property was

The deer

Aphrodite (Venus)

Olympian. Said she was born from the sea. Parenas wer Zeus & Dione. She was the goddess of love & beauty. She was married to Vulcan (ugliest god). She always cheated on Vulcan, once with his own brother.

Aphrodite’s properties were

Myrtle (tree), dove, swan, & sparrow

Hermes ()

Olympian. Parents were Zeus & Maia. Winged sandals & a winged hat. Zeus’ messenger. Master thief. Cunning. He was the god of commerce (business), trade, & markets (protects businesses). Divine Herald, escorts the dead to the underworld. The word “Mercurial” came from him. Mercury was named after him because hit him and the planet move really fast. Most frequently seen in mythology, most statues. 

Ares (Mars)

Olympian. Least popular. He was the god of war. 

Ares’ properties were p

The vulture & the dog

Hephaestus (Vulcan & Mulcibier)

Olympian. He was the god of fire & blacksmithery. Very lame and ugly. Married to Aphrodite. Volcanos were named after him. It is said that he didn’t die, but is resting at he bottom of a volcano

Hestia (Vesta)

Olympian. She was the goddess of health and home. Her temple was an eternal flame. Symbol of Greece. All of her temples were circular, no personality (wasn’t a character), keeper of the flame. Her brothers were Zeus, Poseidon, & Hades. 

Vestal Virgins

Group of women that kept the fire of Hestia burning. Did it until they were 30, started very young. If it went out, that was very very bad. Nuns came from them, they were the first nuns.

Eros (Cupid)

Lesser. He was the god of love, sexual love, & romance. His mom was Venus. Depicted angelically, has a bow

Iris

Lesser. Portrayed as an angel, goddess of rainbow, messenger of Zeus

The 3 Graces

Lesser. Names are Mirth, Splendor, and Good Cheer. Personifications of feelings, all positive emotions

The 9 Muses

Lesser. Inspiration

Nemesis

Lesser. She was the goddess of righteous anger

Pumtus

Water, He is the god of the deep sea. Father of Nereus

Nereus

Water. Gave birth to 50 daughters, named Nereids, son of Pumtus.

Thetis

Water. Nereid. Mother of Achilles. 

Triton

Water. Trumpeter of the sea. Trumpet was a great shell. Amphitrite is his mother.