Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks
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Transcript of Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks
Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The
GreeksGods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and more
Project – Greek Mask• Students will be able to- Learn about and
Choose a Greek God, Goddess, Hero, or Monster for inspiration in creating a plaster mask
• Students will be able to- Design a Greek mask using symbols related to your Greek choice
• Students will be able to- Create a Greek Mask
• Students will be able to- Reflect on their project by writing a paper that explains the process of mask-making and their design choices.
NYS Visual Art STANDARDS- 1,2, and 3. Common Core - WHST 6-8.1
ZEUS• King of the Gods• God of lightning,
sky, and thunder • Symbols-
Thunderbolt, Eagle, and Bull
• Lives- Mount Olympus
• Wife- Hera
Hera• Queen of the Gods• Goddess of
Marriage, Women, and Birth
• Symbols- Peacock Feather
• Lives- Mount Olympus
• Husband- Zeus
Poseidon• God of the Sea• Symbols- Trident,
Fish, and Dolphin• Lives- The Sea• Brother- Zeus
and Hades
Hades• God of the
Underworld• Symbols- Key,
Horn, and Scepter• Lives- Underworld• Brother- Zeus and
Poseidon
Athena• Goddess of
Wisdom• Symbols- Olive
Tree, Owl, and Spear
• Lives- Mount Olympus and Athens
Ares• God of War• Symbols-
Helmet, Dog, and Boar
• Lives- Mount Olympus and Sparta
Hermes• Messenger of the
Gods• Symbols- Wings,
Winged Sandals/Cap, and Caduceus (Heralds Staff)
• Lives- Mount Olympus
Aphrodite• Goddess of Love• Symbols- Rose,
Shell, and Dove• Lives- Mount
Olympus
Dionysus • God of Wine and
Theater• Symbols-
Grapevine, Wine, and Panther
• Lives- Mount Olympus
Hephaestus• God of Fire and
Metal Working• Symbols- Anvil,
Hammer, and Tongs
• Lives- Mount Olympus
Nike• Goddess of
Victory• Symbols- Wings,
and Speed• Lives- Athens
Artemis• Goddess of the
Hunt• Symbols- Bow,
Arrow, Stag, and Moon
• Twin- Apollo
Apollo• God of Music and
Poetry• Symbols- Lyre,
Wreath, and Raven
• Twin- Artemis
Medusa• Monster- Gorgon• Freezes her
victims to stone when they gaze into her eyes
• Has snakes for hair
Cyclops• Monster- Giant• This particular
giant has one eye.
• Gave The Gods their weapons
Hydra• Monster- Serpent
Beast• Has many heads.
When one is cut off multiple heads grow in its place.
Minotaur• Monster-
Man/Bull• Creature that
guards a labyrinth
Mr. Wilson
• God of Middle School Art
• Symbols- Students good grades
• Lives- Norwich
What’s Next?• Choose a Greek Character and begin
the design for your mask.• You must include symbols so your
audience knows who the mask is inspired by.