Greek Mythology
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LEONARDO TEIXEIRA
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Greek Mythology
Olympian deities (adapted from https://www.natgeokids.com/)
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Zeus
Zeus was the king of the gods, and the most powerful. He was the god of the sky and thunder, and controlled the weather.
He had different powers, his most famous being the ability to hurl lightning bolts at those who displeased him!
He hated dishonesty, and would punish those who lied or broke promises.
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Hera
Hera was the queen of the gods and Zeus was her husband.
The oldest and most important temples of Greece were built in honour of her.
Her sacred animals were the cow, lion and peacock.
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Poseidon
He spent most of his time in the ocean.
His weapon was a trident which was said to be so powerful it could shake the earth and shatter any object!
He had a reputation for being bad-tempered and moody, and would seek revenge on those who angered him.
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Aphrodite
The Greeks believed Aphrodite was created from the foam of the sea on the shores of Paphos, Cyprus.
She was considered the most beautiful of the gods, and later married Hephaestus, god of metalwork and fire.
Her sacred animal was the dove.
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Hades
Hades rarely left his dark kingdom, the underworld, where he ruled over the dead.
Hades was the most feared of the Ancient Greek gods – some people even refused to say his name!
Hades was aided in the underworld by his three headed dog, Cerberus.
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Hermes
He was also responsible for guiding the dead to the underworld.
Hermes was said to be the fastest of the gods and wore winged sandals and a winged hat.
He was also known for his intelligence and wit, and would help Zeus with his important decisions.
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Demeter
She was also associated with the seasons.
The Ancient Greeks believed that her daughter, Persephone, was taken from her for four months each year, during which Demeter would grieve and withdraw her gifts from the world, creating winter.
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Apollo
He was famous for playing the lyre.
He was also believed to have invented the lute (a pear-shaped string instrument).
Although associated with health and healing, together with his twin sister Artemis, he could bring disease and plague to humans.
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Athena
She taught humans various skills and crafts such as weaving, and would protect heroes during war.
She was said to be Zeus’ favourite daughter: he would allow her to use his weapons – event his blastastic thunderbolt!
Her sacred animal was the owl.
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Greek Mythology
Olympian deities (adapted from https://www.natgeokids.com/)
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