OH MY GODS!!
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Mythlopedia-- “Oh My Gods!”Mythlopedia-- “Oh My Gods!”
Written by Megan E. Bryant
Available via Scholastic Books
Written by Megan E. Bryant
Available via Scholastic Books
WHAT IS MYTHOLOGY? WHAT IS MYTHOLOGY?
“Mythology” is a word used to describe all myths of a particular society.
Every culture has its own myths that help us understand its customs and ways of viewing the world.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
“Mythology” is a word used to describe all myths of a particular society.
Every culture has its own myths that help us understand its customs and ways of viewing the world.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
WHAT IS A MYTH?WHAT IS A MYTH?
A myth is a kind of story. Most myths have one or more of these characteristics:
Myths are usually about gods or supernatural beings with greater powers and abilities than ordinary humans.
Myths explain the origins of the world and how humans came to be.
Myths take place a long time ago, usually in the earliest days of humanity (or just before humans showed up on Earth).
Myths were usually thought to be true by their original tellers--no matter how wild or strange they seem to be.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
A myth is a kind of story. Most myths have one or more of these characteristics:
Myths are usually about gods or supernatural beings with greater powers and abilities than ordinary humans.
Myths explain the origins of the world and how humans came to be.
Myths take place a long time ago, usually in the earliest days of humanity (or just before humans showed up on Earth).
Myths were usually thought to be true by their original tellers--no matter how wild or strange they seem to be.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
TWO NAMES, POWERS THE SAMETWO NAMES, POWERS THE SAME
Many gods and goddesses have both Greek and Roman names. That is because the ancient Romans adopted a great deal of Greek mythology and made it their own.
Often, they changed the names of the particular gods and goddesses.
Many gods and goddesses have both Greek and Roman names. That is because the ancient Romans adopted a great deal of Greek mythology and made it their own.
Often, they changed the names of the particular gods and goddesses.
TWO NAMES, POWERS THE SAMETWO NAMES, POWERS THE SAME
Generally, the deity’s powers and myths stayed the same--even though they had a new name.
As a result, the study of Greek and Roman mythology is often grouped together under the same name-- classical mythology.
Generally, the deity’s powers and myths stayed the same--even though they had a new name.
As a result, the study of Greek and Roman mythology is often grouped together under the same name-- classical mythology.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MYTHS?
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF MYTHS?
Myths can… Explain how things came to be--like the origin of the
universe or the creation of humans. Teach people about the values and beliefs that are
important in their society. Contain deep religious significance to the people who tell
and believe them.
Studying myths can teach us about people around the world -- their cultures and what is (or was) important
to them.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
Myths can… Explain how things came to be--like the origin of the
universe or the creation of humans. Teach people about the values and beliefs that are
important in their society. Contain deep religious significance to the people who tell
and believe them.
Studying myths can teach us about people around the world -- their cultures and what is (or was) important
to them.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
HOW DID WE LEARN THESE STORIES?
HOW DID WE LEARN THESE STORIES?
Myths were first passed down through storytelling, songs, and poetry.
We learned the stories from written versions, mainly Homer’s epic poems The Illiad and The Odyssey, which tell of the great deeds of heroes.
Other sources were Hesiod’s Theogony, which describes the origins of the world and the gods, and Homeric Hymns, as collection of poems addressed to different gods.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
Myths were first passed down through storytelling, songs, and poetry.
We learned the stories from written versions, mainly Homer’s epic poems The Illiad and The Odyssey, which tell of the great deeds of heroes.
Other sources were Hesiod’s Theogony, which describes the origins of the world and the gods, and Homeric Hymns, as collection of poems addressed to different gods.
Mythopedia: Oh My Gods! by Megan E. Bryant
DO MYTHS REALLY MATTER TODAY?
DO MYTHS REALLY MATTER TODAY?
YES!!! References to Greek mythology are all around us:
Ever heard of Nike athletic gear? Nike was actually a goddess of personification and victory.
What would Valentine’s Day be without Cupid? Cupid, or Eros, is the god of love as the Greeks called him.
Does Apollo 13 ring a bell? The first crewed US space missions were named for Apollo, the god of archery and prophecy.
YES!!! References to Greek mythology are all around us:
Ever heard of Nike athletic gear? Nike was actually a goddess of personification and victory.
What would Valentine’s Day be without Cupid? Cupid, or Eros, is the god of love as the Greeks called him.
Does Apollo 13 ring a bell? The first crewed US space missions were named for Apollo, the god of archery and prophecy.
BOTTOM LINEBOTTOM LINE
References to ancient myths are everywhere, from
science to pop culture, and knowing about them will
help you understand more about the world we live in.
References to ancient myths are everywhere, from
science to pop culture, and knowing about them will
help you understand more about the world we live in.
Before existence there was a vast nothingness called Chaos. Out of Chaos came Gaia, the earth, and Uranus, heaven or the sky.
Gaia and Uranus gave birth to the Titans, who looked just like humans but were huge. They were the first gods and goddesses. Uranus banished some of them to the Underworld, which made Gaia upset. She encouraged them to rise up against him. They were led by Cronus who attacked and overthrew his father.
Gaia
Cronus married his sister Rhea and they had five children. Before they were born, Cronus was warned that they would overthrow him, the same way he had overthrown his father. When each child was born, he swallowed them whole. When Rhea gave birth to Zeus she wrapped a rock in blankets and pretended it was her son. Cronus swallowed the rock, and Zeus grew up hidden.
Zeus
Zeus grew up and visited his parents in disguise. He gave Cronus a drink that made him throw up all the babies he had swallowed. Zeus led his siblings in a revolt against Cronus and the other titans. The younger gods won and divided the world among themselves. Poseidon took the sea, Hades took the Underworld, and Zeus became King of all the gods.
Hades
The new gods were known as the Olympians. They lived on Mount Olympus, high above the clouds. No humans could visit Olympus unless by special invitation. The gods did visit the earth and some married humans. Their children, who were half-god and half-mortal often became heroes.
OMG-WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON MT. OLYMPUS…
OMG-WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON MT. OLYMPUS…
IT WAS WILD!!! A certain god turned a
nymph into a tree. A grumpy dad
swallowed his kids one-by-one.
A winged-cherub was accused of fly-by-shootings.
IT WAS LIKE A REALITY SHOW!!
IT WAS WILD!!! A certain god turned a
nymph into a tree. A grumpy dad
swallowed his kids one-by-one.
A winged-cherub was accused of fly-by-shootings.
IT WAS LIKE A REALITY SHOW!!
Zeus
Title: King of the Gods
o Wife: Herao Ruler of weather; keeper of laws;
protector of Greek kings; guardian of morality
o Had over 115 girlfriends and wives and over 140 children!!
APOLLOTitle: God of Light and Suno Twin of Artemiso Oracle of Delphio If you were “struck by
Apollo’s arrow,” it meant you died suddenly.
o Killer of the cyclops
POSEIDON
Title:God of the Seao Zeus’s brother and
second most powerful god
o Creator of earthquakeso Maker of horses
HERMESTitle: Messenger of the
Godso The god of secrets and
trickso Often portrayed with
wings on his feeto Guided souls to the
underworldo Patron of thieves and
liars
HADES
Title: God of the Underworld
Ruler of the dead Underground wealth Brother of Zeus and Poseidon Original “he who must not be
named”
ARES
Title: God of War Disliked by gods and
mortals for being bloodthirsty and a coward
Married the goddess of love, Aphrodite
HEPHAESTUS
Title: God of Fireo Craftsman for the godso Maker of fireo Mom, Hera, thought he
was so ugly that she threw his off of Mt. Olympus
o Created the first woman
DIONYSUS
Title: God of drama, fertility, poetry, dance, song, wine
Was born twice--cut out of his dead mom’s body and then sewn into Zues’s thigh until ready to be born
Brought his mom back from the Underworld
Athena
Title: Goddess of Wisdom, War, and Crafts
o Daughter of Zeus and Metis
o Born from Zues’s head and came fully formed wearing armor
HESTIAHESTIA
TITLE-Goddess of houses; home; family; domestic life
Hestia was wooed by the gods Apollo and Poseidon, but spurning both, petitioned Zeus to let her remain forever a virgin.
TITLE-Goddess of houses; home; family; domestic life
Hestia was wooed by the gods Apollo and Poseidon, but spurning both, petitioned Zeus to let her remain forever a virgin.
ARTEMISARTEMIS
TITLE-Goddess of hunting, wilderness and wild animals.
She was also a goddess of childbirth, and the protectress of the girl child up to the age of marriage
Twin sister of Apollo Artemis expects her followers
to stay away from boys, just like she does.
TITLE-Goddess of hunting, wilderness and wild animals.
She was also a goddess of childbirth, and the protectress of the girl child up to the age of marriage
Twin sister of Apollo Artemis expects her followers
to stay away from boys, just like she does.
HEBEHEBE
TITLE- goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods who served ambrosia at the heavenly feast.
She was also the patron goddess of the young bride and an attendant of the goddess Aphrodite.
Personification of youth, is described as a daughter of Zeus and Hera
TITLE- goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods who served ambrosia at the heavenly feast.
She was also the patron goddess of the young bride and an attendant of the goddess Aphrodite.
Personification of youth, is described as a daughter of Zeus and Hera
APHRODITE
Title: Great Olympian goddess of beauty, love, pleasure and and procreation.
o Mother of Cupido Caused the Trojan War