1. Greek Literature 2. Historical and Geographical Background… 3. Greek ♣ The name Greece comes from the Latin Graecia which in turn comes from the Greek word Graikoi,…
1. About the Author • He is the composer of Iliad and the Odyssey which hold the privilege of being the greatest poems of world literature. • He was said to be a court…
1. Greek Gods and Goddesses 2. ZEUS Roman name Jupiter Zeus was the supreme god of the Olympians. 3. Hera Roman name Juno Hera was the goddess of marriage. She was the wife…
1. Greek Gods and Goddesses 2. ZEUS Roman name Jupiter Zeus was the supreme god of the Olympians. 3. Hera Roman name Juno Hera was the goddess of marriage. She was the wife…
1. The Olympian Gods Prepared by Abigail 2. These gods are the most important and powerful gods. The home of these gods was Mount Olympus, except for Hades who is only allowed…
Slide 1 the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece Slide 2 MOUNT OLYMPUS Home of the Gods Originally Thought to be a Real Mountain Finally Came to be Thought of as a Floating…
Slide 1 The Olympians and Lesser Gods/Goddesses Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 ZEUS Roman: Jupiter -Ruler of the SKY - Raised on the island of Crete -Remember he escaped…
Slide 1 Zeus (Roman name: Jupiter) - The Thunderer The Greeks worshiped Zeus as the ruler of all gods and humans. As the lord of the sky and earth, Zeus reigned over all…
Slide 1 Slide 2 What do you know about Greek Mythology? 1____________________________________ ___________________________ 2____________________________________ ___________________________…
Slide 1 Introduction to Mythology Western Literature November 11, 2014 Slide 2 What is mythology? Myth: (noun) A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history…