Greek and roman myths

Greek andRoman MythsGods, Goddesses, Heroes, Places

General Information• The ancient Greeks were polytheistic,

meaning they worshiped multiple gods.

• They also told many stories (myths) about the gods, which were meant to guide human behavior and teach about the relationship between gods and humans.

Mount Olympus – The most important place of the ancient gods.

Mythical Mount Olympus was located somewhere above the earth, and the gods traveled freely between realms.

Some visited the underworld.

PLACES

The 4 Main Classes of Gods:1. Olympians – the main gods who

live at Mount Olympus

2. Gods and godesses who lived elsewhere.

3. Demi-gods and Heroes – Demi-god is a child of a mortal and immortal. Heroes are the very few mortals whose heroic deeds raised them to the rank of the gods.

4. Personifications of virtues/vices – patience, envy and fear

Crash Course on the gods• http://www.history.com/videos/greek-gods

• http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/greekgods/

• http://youtu.be/oM8rPlOLhoo

• Heroes: http://youtu.be/miacPZCiJks

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