Post on 05-Dec-2014
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Teresa Limerick
The Greek godsA Powerpoint for use as the intro
to an 8th grade literary unit
The Greek godsAres
HephaestusDionysus
ApolloPoseidon
ZeusHermesArtemis
AphroditeDemeter
HeraAtneneHades
Think you know all about the Greek gods from the Percy Jackson movies?
Then maybe you need to stop and think again!
Zeus
Leader of the godsLord of the skyWas chosen leader after defeating CronosKnown for his thunderbolt of vengeanceMarried his sister, HeraMany infidelities, lots of children
Hera
Sister of Zeus and married to himQueen of the godsQueen of intriguersAngered by Zeus’ infidelityMother of 3 children with Zeus– Ares, god of war– Hephaestus, the smith god, forger of weapons– Eris, goddess of discord
Poseidon
Brother of ZeusGod of the seaCreated the sea creaturesAlso credited with making horsesGreedy and aggressiveUsually pictured holding a trident
Hades
Brother of ZeusRuler of the underworld, the land beyond deathStole Persephone to be his wifePunished the dead who had displeased the godsViolent and possessiveJealous of his brothers
But Wait!
It Didn’t Start There!
Cronos
Father of the godsSwallowed his children to avoid a prophecyWas tricked by Rhea so Zeus could liveWas joined by the Titans in battle against Zeus
Uranus
Father of CronosKilled by CronosProphesied that one of Cronos’ sons would also murder himVomited up his children after being poisoned by Zeus
Rhea
Sister and wife of CronosSwaddled a rock instead of ZeusGave Zeus to a shepherd family to raisePresented Zeus to Cronos as a cupbearerConspired with Zeus to poison Cronos
Titans
Half brothers of CronosJoined Cronos in a battle against his childrenHuge, twisted, dark creaturesTaller than treesWere kept locked in the mountains unless they were needed to fight
Cyclops
Locked up underground by CronosOne eyedCousins of ZeusJoined Zeus in battle against Cronos
Hundred-Handed Ones
Locked up underground by CronosHad one hundred handsCousins of ZeusJoined Zeus in battle against CronosWaited in ambush for Cronos and his forces
And that is just the Basics
Other gods– The twins– Artemis– Apollo– Sons of Apollo– Hermes– Hephaestus– Aphrodite
DemigodsMonstersMyths
Lesson PlanProcedure:
1. Work through the slides in the Powerpoint presentation
and discuss the various gods and monsters as they areintroduced.
2. Allow students to add additional information to thediscussion that they may have heard from other sources.
3. Read selections from the text to reinforce stories thatare being discussed.
4. Assign: Read the section in the text titled “The Gods”