What is Mythology?

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.

HUMANKIND

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

• 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?

The Greek and Roman GodsThe Greek and Roman Gods

The Big 12The Big 12

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Domain –

•a specified sphere of activity or knowledge.

•a realm or range of personal knowledge, responsibility, etc.

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

ROMAN NAMEROMAN NAME Neptune

GREEK NAMEGREEK NAME Poseidon

DOMAINDOMAIN 2nd in command, god of the Sea, horses, & earthquakes

SYMBOLSSYMBOLS trident, dolphins, fresh water, horses

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

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

ARESROMAN 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

GREEK: Aphrodite

ROMAN: Venus

DOMAIN: Goddess of love & beauty, yet destructive and maliciousMarried to Hephaestus, mother to Eros (Cupid)

SYMBOLS: The myrtle tree, the dove and swan

APHRODITE

• ROMAN NAME Vulcan

• GREEK NAME Hephaestus

• DOMAIN god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths, craftsmen, metallurgy

• SYMBOLS hammer, anvil, tongs, fire

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)

Roman: DianaGreek: 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.

----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

ATHENA• ROMAN NAME

– Minerva

• GREEK NAME– AthenaSprang 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,

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]

• Roman name

– Ceres• Greek name

– Demeter

• Domain

– Goddess of the seasons, of grain, fertility; mother to Persephone

• Symbols

– torch, corn, wheat, pigs, snakes

Dionysus

Roman: BaccusGreek: 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

The Gods/Goddess Quiz

Greek Name Roman Name Domain # 1 Domain # 2 Symbol

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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

GRADES

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