Mythology powerpoint of the 14 gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.

1. What is Mythology?

2. Mythology is
• Mythology is a field of study that
is not easily defined. Human
inquisitiveness, explaining the
“magic” of the universe and the
world around us.

3. HUMANKIND
• Ultimately it might be
said that the student of
mythology is one who
conducts inquiries and
asks questions…

4. • Who are we?
• How was the world made?
• What is the correct manner to conduct
oneself during religious ceremonies?
• What is the relationship between inner
life and outward appearances?
• What happens to the individual at the
moment of death, and after?

5. The Greek and Roman GodsThe Greek and Roman Gods
The Big 12The Big 12
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6. Note taking reminders
• Paraphrase
• Take it and break it and build it back
up!
• 3 to 5 sentences of the key points of
the power point
• Bullet points

7. Domain –
•a specified sphere of activity or knowledge.
•a realm or range of personal knowledge,
responsibility, etc.

8. ROMAN NAME- Jupiter
GREEK NAME- Zeus
DOMAIN- supreme god of
Roman pantheon; god of
thunder & sky, rain clouds
and thunder – mightiest of
the gods, slept with
countless women.
SYMBOLS- eagle,
thunderbolt, bull, & oak

9. ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Neptune
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Poseidon
DOMAINDOMAIN 2nd
in command, god of the Sea,
horses, & earthquakes
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses

10. ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Pluto
GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Hades
DOMAINDOMAIN God of the
Underworld; judge of the dead –
NOT SATAN. Also god of wealth
and precious metals
SYMBOLSSYMBOLS scepter, helm of
darkness, Cerebrus

11. ROMAN NAME
Juno
GREEK NAME
Hera
DOMAIN
Goddess of women &
marriage; Queen of
the gods, took
revenge on every
woman who slept
with Zeus, not a
great mom.
SYMBOLS
peacock, cow,
pomegranate
HERA

12. ARES
ROMAN NAME- Mars
GREEK NAME- Ares
Not liked by the
Greeks; lover to
Aphrodite & father of
Eros
DOMAIN- God of
warfare & bloodshed,
Travels with Eris, Strife
& Enyo followed by
Terror, Trembling &
Panic.
SYMBOLS- Vulture,
burning torch, spear

13. GREEK: Aphrodite
ROMAN: Venus
DOMAIN: Goddess of love & beauty,
yet destructive and malicious
Married to Hephaestus, mother to Eros (Cupid)
SYMBOLS: The myrtle tree, the dove and swan
APHRODITE

14. • ROMAN NAME
Vulcan
• GREEK NAME
Hephaestus
• DOMAIN
god of fire,
volcanoes,
blacksmiths,
craftsmen,
metallurgy
• SYMBOLS
hammer, anvil,
tongs, fire

15. ROMAN NAME:ROMAN NAME: Apollo
GREEK NAME:GREEK NAME: Apollo (“the most Greek of all the
gods”)
DOMAIN:DOMAIN: Brother to Artemis, god of the sun, light,
truth (NEVER told a lie), prophecy, archery, the
arts, poetry
SMYBOLS:SMYBOLS: Laurel tree, lyre, bow & arrow, sun,
swans, Oracle of Delphi (predicted your fate – never
a happy ending)

16. Roman: Diana
Greek: Artemis
Apollo’s sister
Domain: Lady of wild things,
maiden goddess,
Chief of the huntsmen,
goddess of the dark of the moon
Symbols: The cypress tree,
all wild things
but especially the deer.

17. ----HESTIA ----
ROMAN NAME
VESTA
DOMAIN
goddess of
hearth, home, &
family – one of
the maiden
goddesses – 1st
part of EVERY
sacrifice was
offered to her.
GREEK NAME
Hestia
SYMBOLS
sacred fire, plain
wooden throne

18. ATHENA
• ROMAN NAME
– Minerva
• GREEK NAME
– Athena
Sprang from Zeus’s head
• DOMAIN
– goddess of wisdom, war, strategy,
medicine, & crafts; patron goddess of
Athens; rivals with Poseidon
• SYMBOLS
– owl, shield with Medusa’s head on it,
olive tree,

19. HERMES
roman name | Mercury
greek name | Hermes
domain | Messenger of the Gods,
God of commerce & protector of
traders, athletics, travelers,
Master thief, Divine Herald
(solemn guide of the dead)
symbols | winged sandals,
caduceus, petasus [winged hat]

20. • Roman name
– Ceres
• Greek name
– Demeter
• Domain
– Goddess of the seasons, of
grain, fertility; mother to
Persephone
• Symbols
– torch, corn, wheat, pigs, snakes

21. Dionysus
Roman: Baccus
Greek: Dionysus
Domain: God of wine and the vine;
Worshipped with Demeter as part of the
Harvest Festival; God of theatre and drama
Symbols: Wine cup, grapes, debauchery

22. The Gods/Goddess Quiz
Greek Name Roman Name Domain # 1 Domain # 2 Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Name ____________________________________________________________D ate__________Per____
Total 70 points: A(4) = 70-63 B(3) = 62-56 C(2) = 55-49 NP(1) = 48 and below

23. GRADES
• Total 70 points:
• A(4) = 70-63
• B(3) = 62-56
• C(2) = 55-49
• Below 49=OH MY GODDESS!!!