The document summarizes the twelve major Olympian gods and goddesses in Greek mythology. It provides details on Zeus, king of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus, his wife Hera, and his brothers Poseidon and Hades. It also describes the domains and roles of other gods like Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Hephaestus, Hermes, and Dionysus. The document aims to introduce students to the key gods and goddesses that were central to Greek religious beliefs and mythology.

1. Greek Mythology: The Twelve Olympians Presented by: Andrew Brown EDU 290 M/W 9:30-10:45

2. About the twelve Olympians The gods of the Greeks The twelve resided upon mount Olympus (Zeus, Poseidon, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, and Artemis) The valuable gods/goddesses considered of: Hades, Hestia, Demeter, Dionysus There were 14 gods/goddess in total but only 12 at a time.

4. Mount Ida on the island of Crete

5. How he rose to power?

6. He overthrow his father Kronos during the battle of Titanomachy

7. Did he have any children or a spouse?

8. He had lots of children

9. Most famous is Hercules

10. More interesting facts?

13. Has four Siblings and his father

14. Children or a spouse?

15. He has over 10 children his wife is Aphrodite but has many other mistress

16. What goddess did he have a Quarrel with?

17. It is with Athena

18. Other interesting facts?

20. The goddess of Romantic Love, sexuality and Procreation

21. Does she have parents?

22. Zeus and Diona (who was an early earth mother

23. What is her symbol?

24. It is her girdle

25. Other interesting facts?

27. The god of War

28. What was his symbol?

29. His Spear

30. Did he have any spouses?

31. No he did not other he did have several children

32. Other interesting Facts?

33. He is the solo sun of Zeus and his real wife Hera

35. He was the Sun God.

36. Did he have any siblings?

37. Yes he had a twin sister, named Artemis.

38. Who were his parents?

39. Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto, a nymph .

40. Other interesting facts?

42. The Goddess of the Moon and the hunt.

43. Birth place?

44. She was born on the Island of Delos with her twin brother Apollo.

45. Other interesting facts?

47. (Hephaestus) Who was he? The God of fire and the forge. What role did he play for upon mount Olympus? He created Pandora. Does he have a spouse? His wife was Aphrodite. Other interesting things? His Roman name is Vulcan His symbols are anivle and the forge.

48. (Hermes) Who was he? The God of boundaries. What was his role upon mount Olympus? He was considered the messenger of the gods. Does he have any spouses or children? He has no spouse only affairs (Dryope, pan, and Aphrodite) that have led to his children. Other interesting facts? His Roman name his Mercury.

50. The god of Intoxication and Drunkenness.

51. He was not considered one of the twelve Olympians.

52. Some other important/interesting facts?

54. Is the goddess of Health.

55. She is the eldest daughter of Rhea and Kronos.

56. She was a virgin and never loved anyone.

57. Other interesting facts?

59. (Hades) Who was he? The God of the Underworld. Who was his wife that he kept prisoner? Her name was Persephone, the daughter of Demeter. Persephone was given to Hades from Zeus as a present. Who were his brothers and sisters? Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, and Hestia. Other interesting facts? His Roman name is Pluto.

60. Work cited Literature All slides http://www.religionfacts.com/greco-roman/gods/olympians.htm http://zeusreturns.com/ http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0881990.html http://www.greek-islands.us/greek-gods/ http://www.teenwitch.com/divine/greek/artemis.html http://gogreece.about.com/od/mythology/Greek_Mythology_Greek_Gods_and_Goddesses.htm Literature individual slides Slide 6 http://www.greek-gods-and-goddesses.com/greek-god-poseidon.html

61. Work cited continued: Pictures /some with in the literature Slide 3 http://zeusreturns.com/index.html Slide 4 http://www.experience-ancient-greece.com/hera.html Slide 5 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-marshall/oil-slick-poisons-god-of_b_559222.html Slide 6 http://www.greek-islands.us/greek-gods/aphrodite/ Slide 7 http://www.wordsources.info/mars.html Slide 8 http://wordinfo.info/units/view/2390/ip:11 Slide 9 http://chrisobrienweb.com/myth/artemis.php Slide 10 http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/18800/18856/athena_18856.htm

62. Work cited continued: Picture/some with in the literature as well continued: Slide 11 http://www.elfwood.com/art/v/a/vasilis/hephaestus.jpg.html Slide 12 http://mysticmedusa.com/2009/08/31/virgophilia/ Slide 13 http://www.wineclubwizard.com/dionysus-god-of-wine.html Slide 14 http://www.testriffic.com/user/EddyVanSlayer Slide 15 http://www.theoi.com/Gallery/S3.1.html Slide 16 http://www.paleothea.com/Men.html

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