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Greek ‘myths’ (short for mythology) are a series of stories about the Gods and magical beings of Greece. We’ll bet you’ve heard of some of the famous – and infamous! – characters already, such as Heracles, (the strongest man on Earth) Zeus, (the God of the sky and king of the gods) Pegasus (a flying horse) and Hades (the god of the ...
Greek mythology consists of all the stories and tales about the Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. It is also the religion of Ancient Greece as the Greeks built temples and offered sacrifices to their major gods. Below are some of the major Greek gods. Click on the god or goddess to learn more about their individual myths and stories. The Titans
Introduction. The people of ancient Greece worshipped many gods and heroes. They told stories about the gods and built temples to honor them. The stories about the gods make up Greek mythology. Those stories, or myths, have survived for more than 2,000 years. The myths of ancient Greece are similar to those of many other cultures.
- Lesson 1: Greek Creation Mythology
- Lesson 2: The Olympian Gods
- Lesson 3: Mythology Biographical Poem
- Lesson 4: Olympians Quiz
- Lesson 5: Putting It All Together
- Lesson 6: Create Your Own Myth
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Although when we think of mythology we think of a collection of stories, there is a beginning to them. Understanding the beginning of the story, the creation of the world, gives us a framework to build upon as we learn about the different myths. The short answer to how the Greeks viewed the creation of the world is this: Scary old gods came first; ...
Use the information in this lesson to begin to fill in the gods and goddesses chart at the end of this lesson; you will also need to do your own research to complete it. Now that you understand the way that the Greeks viewed the beginning of the world, you are ready to learn about the Olympian gods. First, we have to explore exactly what we mean by...
A biographical poem, or biopoem, uses a simple but specific structure to describe the most important facts about someone. Your assignment is to write a biopoem about one of the gods or goddesses you have studied. You may choose any god or goddess (except Aphrodite, because she’s the example below). The blanks bewlow are for your rough draft. When y...
Time to test yourself — and beware, answers may be used more than once! 1. If you could have dinner with one god or goddess, who would it be and why? 2. Which god or goddess do you think would make the best president and why? 3. Imagine that Zeus has come to you and said that Olympus is lacking a god or goddess, and he needs you to help. Invent a n...
Myths are a way of understanding the world. This lesson has been about Greek mythology, but every culture has myths. Myths define social customs and beliefs, explain natural and psychological phenomena, and provide a way for people to discuss things that cause anxiety. Mythology is all around us. Here are just a few examples of places we find myths...
Hopefully myths inspire you, too, because you are about to create your own myth! As you know, myths were often used to explain natural phenomena. Your challenge is to create your own myth to explain some natural phenomenon or land formation. It could be anything from the origin of hurricanes to how the Grand Canyon or a mountain range was created. ...
Learn the basics of Greek mythology and the Olympian gods and goddesses with this lesson plan for kids. Explore the creation myth, the world view, the names and features of the gods, and how to create your own myth. Use the materials and activities provided to enhance your understanding of this ancient culture.
Myths about the Greek gods describe their births, their victories over monsters or rivals, and their special powers. The Greeks viewed their myths as divine or timeless truths. These truths influenced not only literature, but the thoughts of Greek philosophers as well.
Here are some ancient Greek myths for kids, retold by the storyteller Lin Donn. Zeus, Hera, and Little Io. The Competition, Athena and Poseidon. Theseus, the Minotaur, and the Maze. Dionysus and Ariadne. King Sisyphas and the Golden Coin. Icarus and Daedalus, Wings. Baby Hercules & The 12 Labors of Hercules.
Greek Mythology is a group of epic* stories about Gods, Goddesses, heroes, creatures and the rituals* of Ancient Greece. Most of these stories were told by the Ancient Greeks to their families and friends over many generations.
