Foundations of Mythology

Mount Olympus Home of Zeus and 12

Olympian Gods and Goddesses

Located Northeast of Greece, in a region called Thessaly

12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

Aphrodite- Goddess of love, romance, and beauty.

Apollo- Beautiful God of sun, light, medicine, and music.

Ares- Dark God of war who loves Aphrodite.

Artemis- Independent Goddess of the hunt, the forest, wildlife, childbirth, and the moon. Sister to Apollo.

Athena- Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts.

Demeter- Goddess of agriculture.

Hephaestus- Lame God of fire and forge.

Hera- Wife of Zeus, protector of marriage, familiar with magic.

12 Greek Gods and Goddess

Hermes- The speedy message of Gods, God of Business.

Hestia- Calm Goddess of home and home life.

Poseidon- God of sea, horses, and earthquakes.

Zeus- Supreme Lord of Gods, God of sky, symbolized by the thunderbolt.

15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology

Laws of Hospitality

Hubris/ Overwhelming Pride and Arrogance

Power is Transitory

Justice Prevails over Fairness

Never Insult a god

Never know when you’ll meet a god

Trust in the gods for help

Man is at the mercy of the gods

Cleverness is valued

Burial rites are sacred

Always be merciful to the weak

Women are the source of evil

15 Concepts Found in Greek Mythology

Moderation in all things

Suffering is a part of life

Life is not fair

Mythology’s Great Heroes Perseus

Theseus

Hercules

Percy Jackson?

7 Stage Journey of the Hero

Call to Adventure

Cross Threshold

Sidekick Aid

Road of Trials

Slaying the Dragon

Flight Home

Master of Two Worlds