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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