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Research a Greek God

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Focus Standards:  These are the standards the instruction addresses.

• RI.6.1, RI.6.7, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b

Supporting Standards:  These are the standards that are incidental—no direct instruction in this lesson, but practice of these standards occurs as a result of addressing the focus standards.

• RI.6.4, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.5, L.6.4
• I can research my Greek god or goddess, gathering needed information for my project from informational texts. (W.6.7)
• Work Time A: Greek God Research note-catcher (RI.6.1, RI.6.7, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9b)
• Students will need devices such as computers or tablets on which to conduct their research. Schedule time in a computer lab in advance. Check the computers to assure that they are in working order.
• Review the student tasks and example answers to understand what students will be required to do in the lesson (see Materials list).
• Prepare copies of handouts for students, including entrance ticket (see Materials list).
• Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).

Tech and Multimedia

• Work Time B: Collaborate with the school library media specialist to review best practices for online research and demonstrate how to use available research resources.
• Work Time B: If students are using Google's search engine, direct them to turn on SafeSearch under Settings. SafeSearch is a feature of Google Search that acts as an automated filter of pornography and potentially offensive content.

Supports guided in part by CA ELD Standards 6.I.A.1, 6.I.B.6, 6.I.C.10, and 6.II.A.1.

Important Points in the Lesson Itself

• To support ELLs, this lesson launches the research project that students will complete over the course of Unit 3. The research activity of Work Time A will help students integrate a variety of skills they have been cultivating (e.g., determining central ideas, writing summaries) and repurpose them toward an independent assignment.
• ELLs may find it challenging to conduct independent research, as this combines literacy and digital skills in a way that may be cognitively demanding. Be available to students who may need extra help navigating websites or interpreting text.
• Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart (begun in Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time C)
• Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart (example for teacher reference) (from Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time C)
• Model Performance Task Slideshow printout (one per student; from Unit 3, Lesson 1, Work Time B)
• Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 3 (for teacher reference)
• Greek God Research note-catcher (example for teacher reference)
• Entrance Ticket: Unit 3, Lesson 3 (one per student)
• Greek God Research note-catcher (one per student and one for display)
• Device connected to the internet (one per student)

Each unit in the 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum has two standards-based assessments built in, one mid-unit assessment and one end of unit assessment. The module concludes with a performance task at the end of Unit 3 to synthesize students' understanding of what they accomplished through supported, standards-based writing.

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• In the 8th century, a small civilization along the Tiber River located in central Italy grew to be one of the largest empires in history. At the height of the Roman Empire, its territory encompassed the continents of Europe, parts of western Asia, northern Africa, and the Mediterranean. By the 5th century AD, the once greatest empire saw its decline. Among the legacies left by this enormous civilization was the widespread use of Romance languages from Latin roots, including Italian, French Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish.

Grecian mythology: Stories of gods and goddesses

Story of Creation

• According to Greek mythology, there was only empty darkness in the beginning. The only thing that existed was Nyx, a bird with black wings, until Eros, the god of love, emerged from the golden egg it had laid.
• Half of the shell became the sky, Uranus, while the other became the earth, named Gaia. Eros made the two fall in love, which later produced children and grandchildren.
• Of all the children of Cronus, one of the original Titans, Zeus ordered his sons Prometheus and Epimetheus to fill the Earth with men and animals.
• After he finished making men, Prometheus gave fire as a gift. However, Zeus disliked his son’s action. As punishment, he chained him to a mountain.
• One of Zeus’ sons created a beautiful woman, named Pandora, to whom the gods and goddesses offered gifts. Zeus’ present was in a box, which he ordered her not to open. But out of curiosity, Pandora opened the box and released Zeus’ punishment to mankind - sickness, pain, greed and envy.

Twelve labours of Heracles

• Commonly known as Hercules, Heracles was the son of Zeus to a mortal named Alceme. He was known for his strength and bravery. Driven mad by Hera, Heracles killed his own children. As a punishment, he was ordered to perform tasks of labour.
• With bare hands, Heracles killed the Nemean Lion.
• The monster with nine serpent heads, the Hydra was killed by cutting off the heads and sealing the wounds with fire.
• He captured and presented the Golden Hind to Eurystheus.
• He captured and brought the Erymanthian boar to Mycenae.
• He rerouted the rivers Alpheus and Peneus to clean the poisonous Augean Stables.
• Using a rattle, he slayed the violent Stymphalian birds.
• With bare hands, he wrestled with the Cretan Bull.
• By digging a ditch to calm down Diomedes’ flesh-eating mares, Heracles was able to sew their mouths and return them back to Eurystheus.
• Deceived by Hera, Hippolyta (Queen of the Amazons) attempted to kill Hercules to protect the precious belt. However, Heracles killed her and took the belt.
• He stole the cattle of the giant Geryon.
• In order to steal the apples of the Hesperides, the evening nymphs, Heracles asked the help of god Atlas, who was then holding up the heavens.
• He killed the three-headed dog, Cerberus, that guarded the entrance of the underworld.

Perseus: The Slayer of Gorgon Medusa

• Son of Danae (daughter of Acrisius, King of Argos) and Zeus, Perseus was mentioned in an oracle that he would cause the death of his grandfather. As a result, Perseus and Danae were cast off the sea using a wooden cast. When the cast reached the shore of Serifos, both were made slaves by King Polydectes.
• Medusa was born a mortal. Her exceptional beauty led Poseidon to impregnate her while at the Temple of Athena. Because of this, Athena cursed Medusa with snakes for hair and exiled her to a cave.
• As part of the curse, all who gazed on Medusa would turn to stone.
• With the help of Hermes, Athena, and Hades, Perseus beheaded Medusa. The Gorgon's head was then used to rescue Andromeda, an Ethiopian princess, from a sea monster named Cetus.
• Perseus sought the help of the Graeae, the three sisters of the Gorgons who shared a single eye and a tooth among them.

The Tragedy of Oedipus

• According to an oracle, Oedipus, son of King Laius of Thebes and Jocasta, would kill his father. Due to the prophecy, the king ordered a servant to tether his son’s ankles and abandon him on a mountaintop.
• Despite the king’s order, the servant saved Oedipus by giving him to a shepherd. Young Oedipus was soon adopted by King Polybus of Corinth.
• At Delphi, Oedipus discovered his fate through an oracle. While on his way to Thebes, he encountered King Laius and killed him.
• During this time, Thebes was ruled by Creon, Jocasta’s brother. Creon promised that whoever can solve the riddle of the Sphinx would gain the kingdom of Thebes. Oedipus solved the riddle, became the ruler of Thebes, and married Jocasta.
• Oedipus only discovered that he killed his father and married his mother when Thebes was plagued. As an oracle exposed the cause of the plague, Jocasta hung herself out of disgust.
• Upon seeing the dead body of Jocasta, Oedipus stabbed his eyes and was sent to exile.

Troy and the Trojan Horse

• One of the most interesting war stories among the Greeks was the Trojan War. The conflict began when Paris, a Trojan prince, abducted Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta.
• When the Trojans refused to send Helen back, Menelaus persuaded his brother Agamemnon to attack Troy. Agamemnon and his troops, including heroes Achilles, Patroclus, Odysseus and Ajax, sailed to Troy.
• After years of battle, the Greeks deceived the Trojans by sending a huge wooden horse as a gift.
• The horse concealed a small group of skilled warriors.
• The final year of the war was depicted in Homer’s Iliad. Historians believe that this epic war probably reflected a real war that occurred between the invading Greeks and people of Troas in 1200 BC, because of control over the Dardanelles.

Greek deities: The Twelve Olympians

Genealogy of major Greek deities based on mythology

• Ancient Greeks practised polytheism, meaning they believed and worshipped several gods and goddesses that represented certain aspects of human life. For the ancient Greeks, religion guided their personal and everyday life. These deities were depicted in human form and characters. Most of the time, they directly intervened in human affairs and even bore child with them.
• There were said to be 12 or 13 deities that comprised the list of Olympian gods. In Greek mythology, they were the major deities that resided on Mount Olympus. The Elder gods or Titan gods were the ruler of the cosmos prior to the Olympian gods.
• To honour their gods and goddesses, ancient Greeks built temples or naos and designated them as patrons of cities. For example, Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty, passion and love, was the patron of the city of Corinth.
• According to ancient Greek religion, Zeus was the sky and thunder god and the youngest of the sons of Cronus and Rhea. Etymologically, his Roman equivalent name was Jupiter, who possessed the same power.
• He was seen as the god who maintained order, and the ruler upon all gods. He assigned each deity its roles. Although Zeus did not physically father many gods, he was considered the father of them all.
• His union with Hera, his sister, produced other gods, including Ares, Hebe and Hephaestus. He was also the father of many deities and heroes, such as Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Athena, Perseus and Heracles.
• In addition to thunder, he was also characterised by animal imagery, like an eagle, bull and oak.
• According to mythology, Zeus grew greater and more powerful than his father. He was the reason why his other siblings escaped their father’s stomach. He also freed the Cyclopes and Cronus’ brothers from Tartarus.
• Then, Zeus collaborated with his brothers and sisters, Cyclopes and Hecatonchires, to overthrow Cronus. They also cast the Titans to Tartarus, which was a region in the underworld. One myth recounts that there was a Titan punished by holding the sky, because he fought against Zeus.
• As a result of overthrowing the Titans, Zeus and his brothers shared the responsibilities of the world. Zeus was accountable for the sky and air. Poseidon got the waters, and Hades the underworld.
• Hera is the goddess of marriage, women, family and childbirth in ancient Greek religion. She is the wife and sister of Zeus. Hera is given the title “queen of the gods”, for she rules over Mount Olympus.
• In ancient Greek mythology, Hera can be demonstrated by a cow, lioness and the peacock.
• The Greeks devoted the first temple constructions to honour the goddess Hera. Her first temple was built at Samos about 800 BCE. Later, it was replaced by a bigger temple called the Heraion of Samos.
• Hera was famous for being the matron goddess. Ancient Greek mythology tells that her marriage to Zeus was conducted in sacred marriage rituals. These marriage rituals were carried by the Greeks, and they believed that Hera presided over weddings. Grecians carved a great sculpture of Hera seated as a bride.
• Poseidon’s Roman equivalent is Neptune. Poseidon is the god of the sea, storms and earthquakes. In Pylos and Thebes, he was regarded as a chief deity.
• He was thought to be the protector of sailors. His mythology recounts that he stood with the Greeks against the Trojans, during the “Trojan War“. However, a Greek hero Odysseus incited Poseidon’s fury by blinding his son.
• Poseidon appeared as a beast (a horse-like beast), demonstrating the world of the dead “river spirit”. Greeks believed that when earthquakes happened, they reflected Poseidon’s anger. Shipwrecking and storms at sea were also attributed to his mood.
• Poseidon more than other Greeks. They usually prayed and asked for safe voyages. Ancient Greeks have performed rituals to honour Poseidon when sailing. These religious rituals included animal sacrifices, like sinking horses. He was symbolised by a horse, bull, dolphin, trident and a fish.
• Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, sacred law and the harvest. She was named “she of the grain”, and the “lawbringer”. She also persisted on the cycle of life and death.
• Demeter was worshipped at Eleusis, a little town near Athens, and celebrated with two main festivals. Demeter had a very close bond to her daughter Persephone. Myths recount that Persephone was also the daughter of Zeus. Persephone was named the “queen of the underworld”.
• Another story argues that Persephone, the virgin, was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Her mother searched for her non-stop. In effect, all the living plants in nature were left to dry and die.
• Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war. Athena’s role was to protect many cities in ancient Greek, especially the city of Athens.
• Most of her sculptures usually depict her wearing a helmet, and holding a spear.
• Athena is symbolised by owls, the Gorgonian, olive trees and snakes.
• Athena had temples built for her in the central part of the city, on the top of the fortified Acropolis. In addition to the Parthenon, Greeks constructed other numerous temples to honour Athena across ancient Greece.
• Aside from being the goddess of wisdom, Athena was also known as the helper of heroes. In mythology, she guided Odysseus on his journey back to Ithaca. Moreover, other heroes, such as Heracles, Perseus, Diomedes, Cadmus and Bellerophon also received help from Athena.
• Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. He was born in Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos and was represented by a python, raven, lyre, laurel wreath, swan, bows and arrows.
• Apollo is the god of archery, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, music and dance, the Sun and light, poetry and art.
• It was believed that Apollo was the protector of the young. He healed them, and helped them grow. Apollo is also associated with children’s education.
• Delphi and Delos are the cult centres of Apollo. Many temples were built for Apollo in Greece, as well as in Greek colonies.
• In ancient Greek mythology, Apollo is often depicted with his Muses at Olympus. He uses his lyre made by god Hermes. Paeans were hymns often sung to honour Apollo.
• Based on Homer’s Iliad, Apollo infected the Greek encampment with plague.
• Artemis is the Greek goddess of hunting, wild animals, the wilderness, moon, and chastity. She is the twin sister of Apollo, and the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Artemis was pictured with many symbols including a bow, arrow, quiver, hunting knives, moon, deer and cypress.
• Ancient Greeks believed that Artemis could curse women with grief or relief. In the same way Apollo was the protector of children, Artemis protected young girls.
• She was worshiped side by side with Eileithyia, as the deity of childbirth and midwifery. Stories recount that Artemis preferred to remain a virgin.
• Artemis’ temple was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• Son of Zeus and Hera, Ares is the god of war. He is often personified with violence, conflict, and other brutal aspects of war. Similar to his sister, Athena, he represents military strategies.
• His symbols are the sword, chariot, flaming torch, spear, shield, helmet, dog, boar and vulture.
• Unlike Athena, there were minimal temples built to honour him. Among the remarkable was a statue built in Sparta, which highlighted the military spirit of the city-state.
• Despite the rarity of temples, Ares was often honoured with sacrifices when the Greeks were going to war.
• Aphrodite is the goddess of love, pleasure, procreation, passion, fertility and beauty. She is symbolised by myrtles, sparrows, roses, doves and swans. Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
• The Aphrodisia was the main festival celebrated in honour of Aphrodite. This festival was celebrated annually. Greek priests would spill the blood of doves in the temple, as a sacrifice.
• In mythology the beauty of Aphrodite sparked wars between gods. In order to avoid conflict, Zeus married her to Hephaestus.
• Along with Hera and Athena, Aphrodite was one of the contenders for a golden apple in the story of the Judgement of Paris. When Zeus refused to choose who was the fairest of the three, Paris, son of the King of Troy, chose Aphrodite.
• Aphrodite is often depicted as a perfect maiden, a female counterpart of Apollo. She is sometimes represented alongside Eros due to their ability to ignite love.
• Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmithing, metalworking and craftsmen. He made all the weapons and armouries of the gods in Olympus, and so is symbolised by a hammer, tongs, a volcano and an anvil.
• Compared to other gods, Hephaestus was the only one depicted with physical deformities. Because of this imperfection, he was initially cast out of heaven.
• His marriage to Aphrodite was arranged by Zeus.
• In addition to being the god of metalworking, Hephaestus was considered to be the patron of the arts.
• A temple in Athens was built to honour him. The arrow of Eros and armour of Achilles were both crafted by Hephaestus.
• Hermes is the god of travel, communication, commerce and diplomacy. He is also known as the messenger of the gods. Hermes’ role is to protect merchants, orators and travellers. It is believed that he can travel quickly between worlds (divine world, human world and the underworld).
• Son of Zeus and Maia. Myths depicted Hermes as the “trickster God” who is symbolised by a rooster, winged helmet, tortoise, lyre and talaria.
• Ancient Greeks worshiped him as he “who connects the living with the dead”.
• Hermes was highly honoured in the city-states of Corinth and Argos. In Arcadian and Boeotian art, Hermes is depicted carrying a ram, which associated him with the patron of shepherds.
• Hestia, firstborn of Cronus and Rhea, is the goddess of the hearth, fire, the home, and the state. Hestia highlighted the social, religious, and political stability. Her duty was to provide domestic and religious care for the family. She symbolises warmth.
• To honour Hestia, every city in ancient Greece had a public hearth. Inside Greek homes, meals began and ended by making an offering to her.
• Despite her small appearance in mythology, Hestia is considered the most compassionate of all the gods and goddesses.
• Despite the intentions of Poseidon and Apollo, Hestia refused to get married. She remained childless and devoted herself to caring for Greek families.

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Published: December 3, 2019

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If you are studying about Ancient Greece in your homeschool, or lean towards a more classical style of homeschooling you will want to learn how to teach about Greek mythology for kids. Check out this list of Greek Mythology Worksheets and Printables.

Greek Mythology Worksheets and Printables

Allusions to Greek Mythology are everywhere in our society and in the literature our children will read when they are high school students and in college. You see them  in the constellations and when studying astronomy and science.

It is important to be familiar with these concepts and some of the myths and the Greek belief systems. Our children will come across them in many different studies throughout their lives. These Greek mythology worksheets and printables will be a great addition to a study on Greek Myths.

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Learning About Greek Mythology

Greek Mythology can be a lot of fun to learn about. My oldest son loved learning the myths and the stories of gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. He thought they were hilarious and  fascinating.

I like how mythology separates Greek heroes and mythical characters from villains and monsters. There is usually no question who is bad and who isn’t.

Many of these stories can be extremely weird, and slightly sexual when you learn about the goddess of love. So I recommend to preview what you are teaching, especially for younger students. I believe it’s important to talk over these stories with our kids and explain the wrongs behind the belief system they are based upon.

Greek Mythology for Kids

Studying Greek Mythology can bring about some amazing conversations with our children. That’s one of my favorite things about homeschooling, is that we can address topics as they come up.

You will be surprised how quick they will be to point out wrong behavior in the stories and actually explain to you why they are wrong.

Most history curriculum that covers Ancient Greece may only have a few history lessons or one chapter that touch on the basics of Greek Mythology. There are so many stories and things that can be learned, so you may want to devote an entire unit to learning about the different myths.

Greek Mythology in Literature

As kids get older and read the classics, you will find that the epic poem Homer’s Odyssey and Iliad is is full of ancient Greek myths. I would suggest learning about many of them before tackling those large books in the upper grades.

It will really help your older students to be familiar with the stories and give them a better understanding of what they are learning and reading about.

D’ Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is a collection of stories of ancient Greek gods and goddesses. It is great for young learners and has some beautiful illustrations.

The Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan is another favorite among middle school students. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief helped to get my son interested in learning more about mythology.

Free Greek Mythology Worksheets

If you are wanting to dig deeper you can create your own lesson plan or a separate unit study for Greek mythology lessons with these worksheets and printables.

We enjoyed using Greek mythology worksheets for middle school, but many of those listed below are good for a wide variety of ages.

An Introduction to Greek Mythology Lesson Plans and Printable Worksheets -This is a great introduction to Greek Mythology with downloadable lesson plans and a printable gods and goddesses worksheet.

Printable worksheets on Greek Mythology . – There are printable legends, stories and reading comprehension work sheets.

Greek Coloring Pages – Greek Olympian gods coloring pages perfect for a study on mythology.

Greek Mythology Word Search – Practice mythology vocabulary words by searching for them in this word search.

Greek Myths Worksheet

Greek Mythology Printable Pack – Fun printable pack with engaging lessons for ages 3-9 as a gentle introduction to Greek mythology.

Greek Myths Freebie – How do the stories of the past effect us still today? Find out in this freebie.

12 Week Greek Mythology Unit Study – Cover Greek Mythology with your family for 12 weeks with this hands-on activities and lesson ideas.

Greek Mythology gods and goddesses

Greek Mythology gods and goddesses chart – This printable chart will help your kids organize the different gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.

Greek Mythology god and goddesses cards – These colorful cards cover 18 gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology. You can use use these to help with memorization and to play games with.

Stories of Greek Myths

The Story of Arachne the Weaver – Learn the story of the goddess Arachne with this lesson.

The Story of Icarus -Your kids will enjoy this famous Greek myth about Icarus.

The Story of Persephone – Read the story of Persephone, and there are printable coloring pages and worksheets to go along with it.

The Story of Medusa and Athena – Printable story about Medusa and Athena with a link to a fun Medusa craft.

Mythology Lesson: The 12 Labors of Hercules – Learn about Hercules in this free lesson plan with craft and activity ideas.

Greek Mythology Games

We are always looking for creative ways to help solidify what we are learning in our homeschool lessons. I love finding fun games to go along with our lessons. It’s a great way to get your kids excited about what they are learning.

Greek Mythology Bingo Cards  – Play a game of Greek Mythology Bingo with these free printable game cards.

Greek Mythology Matching Card Game  – Fun, colorful printable gods and goddesses card matching game.

Ancient Greece Go Fish Game  – Learn about Ancient Greece and mythology by playing a fun game of Go Fish.

Greek Mythology Word Scramble Games  – Lots of fun word scramble games, Greek mythology activities and coloring pages.

Online Greek Mythology Games  – There are tons of online Greek mythology games for kids to play.

Should I Teach Greek Mythology to My Kids?

Why Teaching About Greek Mythology in Your Christian Homeschool is Not Bad  – Are you concerned about teaching Greek Mythology with all the mysticism, fantasy and false god worship surrounding the origins of it? This article breaks down the importance of it and why you can still teach it in good conscience.

Free Ancient Greece Notebooking Unit

From Archimedes and Aristotle to Euclid and Herodotus, ancient Greece was full of people whose legacies continue to impact us today. Discover 50 of these famous individuals with this  People of Ancient Greece Notebooking unit.

Give your middle and high school students practice with independent research. They will learn about over 50 fascinating individuals from the Ancient Greece time period and record important facts into their own notebook.

INSTANT Download: People of Ancient Greece Notebooking Unit for Middle and High School

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Home Lessons Ancient History Ancient Greece for Middle School From Zeus to Jupiter: Greek and Roman Gods Worksheet

From Zeus to Jupiter: Greek and Roman Gods Worksheet

• Research and Presentation: Students will engage in detailed research on assigned deities, honing their investigative skills. They will then present their findings, focusing on myths, cultural impact, symbols, and worship. This not only strengthens their public speaking skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of historical contexts, equipping them with practical skills for the future.
• Artistic Exploration: Participants will examine artistic representations of their gods, fostering an appreciation of ancient art and its narrative power.
• Comparative Analysis: Students develop critical thinking skills by comparing Greek and Roman interpretations of the same gods, learning to identify similarities and differences and understand their historical significance.

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Greek Mythology was part of the religion in Ancient Greece . Stories about gods and goddesses and heroes and monsters were an important part of everyday life. They explained everything from religious rituals to the weather, and they gave meaning to the world people saw around them.

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Greek mythology.

• Greek mythology was used to explain the environment, the natural phenomena and the days, months, and seasons.
• Myths were also connected to religion and explained the origin and lives of the gods, where humans had come from, and where it was going after death.
• They were used to retell historical events so that people could maintain contact with their ancestors, the wars they fought, and the places they explored.
• Without widespread literacy before, the passing on of Greek myths was first done orally, probably by Minoan and Mycenaean bards from the 18th century BCE onwards.
• Soon, the creation of poems in Ionia and the celebrated poems of Homer and Hesiod around the 8th century BCE was developed.
• Homer’s Iliad recounts the final stages of the Trojan War – between Greeks and their eastern neighbors in the late Bronze Age (1800-1200 BCE)
• Odyssey recounts the voyage home of the hero Odysseus following the Trojan War.
• Hesiod’s Theogony gives a genealogy of the gods, and his Works and Days describes the creation of man.
• Besides literature, mythical scenes decorate ceramics and have spread the myths to a wider audience.
• The myths continued to be popular and major buildings such as the Parthenon at Athens, the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, and the Temple to Apollo at Delphi were decorated.
• In the 5th century BCE, theatre performances regarding the mythology blossomed; in the works of the three tragedians Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
• In the 6th century BCE, skepticism and even rejection of the myths began with the pre-Socratic philosophers who searched for a more scientific explanation for phenomena and events.
• Finally, the first historians Herodotus and Thucydides documented accurately and recorded a less subjective view of events to introduce the modern subject of history.
• The twelve Titans, children of Uranus (Heaven) and Gê (Earth), were the group of gods immediately preceding the Olympian gods.
• However, the Olympians defeated the Titans in a battle — the Titanomachy.
• It was said that before this world came into existence, a confused mass of shapeless elements was called Chaos.
• Thus came into being the two first great primeval deities of the Greeks, Uranus, and Ge or Gaea.
• Uranus and Gaea produced two distinctly different races of beings called Giants and Titans.
• Along with the two were Erebus (Darkness) and Nyx (Night); the cheerful light of heaven and the bright smiles of earth.
• Also called the Uranides, the 12 titans are Cronus, Oceanus, Iapetus, Hyperion, Crius, Coeus, Rhea, Tethys, Theia, Phoebe, Themis, and Mnemosyne.
• Other deities were four Iapetionides; Atlas, Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Menoetius.
• Many of the children and grandchildren of the Titans also bore the name of Titan. These included the Hyperionides (Helius, Selene, and Eos), the Coeides (Leto, Asteria, and Hecate), and the Creionides (Pallas, Astraeus, and Perses).

THE OLYMPIANS

• The Olympians gained their supremacy in a war between gods in which Zeus led his siblings to victory over the Titans.
• However, not all were sent to Tartarus. Some remained in their status and became consorts to Zeus.
• Zeus – King of the gods and ruler of Mount Olympus; god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law, order, and justice. He was the youngest child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
• Hera – Queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, and family.
• Poseidon – God of the seas, water, storms, hurricanes, earthquakes , and horses.
• Demeter – Goddess of the harvest, fertility, agriculture, nature, and the seasons.
• Athena – Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and warfare. The daughter of Zeus who rose from her father’s head fully grown and in full battle armor.
• Apollo – God of light, the sun , prophecy, philosophy, truth, inspiration, poetry , music, arts, medicine, healing, and plague.
• Artemis – Goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, virginity, the moon , archery, childbirth, protection, and plague.
• Ares – God of war, violence, bloodshed, and manly virtues. All the other gods despised him.
• Aphrodite – Goddess of love, pleasure, passion, procreation, fertility, beauty, and desire.
• Hephaestus – Master blacksmith and craftsman of the gods; god of the forge, craftsmanship, invention, fire, and volcanoes .
• Hermes – Messenger of the gods; god of travel, commerce, communication, borders, eloquence, diplomacy, thieves, and games.
• Hestia – Goddess of the hearth, fire, and the right ordering of domesticity and the family; she was one of the original twelve Olympians.

MINOR GREEK DEITIES

• Sky deities are gods and goddesses of the light, sun, moon, and winds. They are deities that control the celestial bodies and the weather.
• Hyperion, Helius, Apollo, and Phanes were listed as sun gods.
• Moon goddesses were Phoebe, Artemis, Selene, Hecate, Nemesis, Eurynome, and mortals Dictynna and Pasiphae.
• Water and Sea deities include Pontus, Nereus, Phorcys, Oceanus, Tethys and the river goddess Styx.
• The earth deities are associated with the land, fertility, and agriculture which includes: Hecate, Zagreus, Cybele, Pan, Silenus, and Aristaeüs.
• Metis – Goddess of wisdom and prudence. She is the first wife of Zeus.
• Hebe – Goddess of youth and spring.
• Eileithyia – Goddess of childbirth. She was also the patroness of midwives.
• Iris was a virgin goddess. Iris was also the goddess of the rainbow.
• Eris – Goddess of discord and strife.
• The Muses are the goddesses who inspired men and women; they were proficient in arts, literature, and science. They were Calliope, Cleio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thaleia, and Urania.
• The Graces were the personification of beauty and grace. They are Charis or Aglaea (“Splendour”), Euphrosyne (“Mirth”), and Thalia or Pasithea (“Good Cheer”).
• Nemesis – Goddess of divine retribution for evil deeds or undeserved good fortune.
• Horae – They were originally personifications of the seasons: spring, summer, and winter.
• Moerae – Goddesses of fate: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.
• Tyche – Goddess of fortune.
• Nike – Goddess of victory. Nike and her brothers – Zelus, Kratos, and Bia were the children of the Titan Pallas and the Oceanid Styx.
• Paeëon (Paeeon ) was the god of healing.
• Asclepius – God of healing.
• Circe was a sorceress. Her island was guarded by men who she had turned into wild animals.
• Despoina – Goddess of horses.
• Enyo was the Greek goddess of war.
• Ate – Goddess of folly and moral blindness.
• Deimus was the god of fear. Phobos was the god of panic. Ananke was the personification of fate or necessity

GREEK DEMIGODS

• Demigods are part god and part mortal. They are more powerful when compared to normal mortals; hence, they are also known as half gods.
• Achilles, Aeneas, Amphion, Arcas, Asclepius, Athis, Bellerophon, Dardanus, Dionysius, Harmonia, Heracles, Helen, Hippolyta, Iasus, Memnon, Orion, Orpheus, Penthesilea, Perseus, Polydeuces, Theseus, Tityos, Zethes, and Zethus.

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These worksheets can enhance student understanding and appreciation of Greek mythology, a body of myths and legends from Ancient Greece. These stories, involving gods, heroes, and creatures, have had an enduring influence on Western culture, shaping our literature, art, philosophy, and even our understanding of the human condition.

Our Greek Myth worksheets offer a structured approach to studying these complex narratives, allowing students to analyze characters, themes, motifs, and symbolism in these ancient tales. In doing so, these worksheets not only enrich a student’s knowledge of Greek mythology but also hone their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Greek myths are full of exciting, dramatic stories that capture students’ imagination, making learning fun and engaging. Second, because these myths have influenced many aspects of Western culture, understanding them can provide a foundation for interpreting later works of literature, art, and philosophy. Moreover, since these stories explore universal themes such as love, honor, justice, and fate, they can stimulate profound discussions about ethics and human nature.

They can also serve to enhance reading comprehension and understanding. When students grapple with the complex narratives, unfamiliar settings, and archaic language often found in these myths, they learn to extract meaning from challenging texts. The worksheets’ guided questions and exercises can support students in this process, prompting them to analyze the text more deeply and reflect on its meaning. As students engage with these exercises, they not only gain a better understanding of the myth at hand but also develop more general skills that can improve their reading comprehension, such as making inferences, identifying themes, and analyzing characters.

There is a diverse range of exercises that one might expect to find on Greek Myth Worksheets, catering to different learning objectives and skill levels:

Story Analysis – These exercises involve reading a myth and answering questions about its plot, characters, setting, and themes. This is a fundamental way to ensure understanding of the text and promote deeper analysis.

Character Study – This type of exercise requires students to analyze a character from a Greek myth, looking at their motivations, relationships, actions, and development over the course of the story. Such exercises foster a deep understanding of character and characterization.

Comparative Analysis – These tasks might ask students to compare two myths, two characters, or the portrayal of a theme across different myths. Comparative exercises promote critical thinking and broaden students’ understanding of the subject.

Creative Writing – In these exercises, students might be asked to write their own myth or to continue or rewrite a story from a different perspective. This not only fosters creativity but also deepens students’ engagement with the conventions of Greek mythology.

Vocabulary Exercises – Since Greek myths often contain unfamiliar or archaic vocabulary, exercises might be included to help students learn these words, improving their overall language skills.

Symbolism and Motif Analysis – Many Greek myths use symbols and motifs. Students can be asked to identify these and analyze their meaning, enhancing their ability to interpret symbolism in literature.

Theme Discussion – Greek myths explore many profound themes. Exercises might involve discussing these themes, relating them to the students’ own experiences, or comparing them with the treatment of these themes in other works of literature.

Myth and Culture – Exercises might ask students to explore the influence of Greek myths on modern Western culture, such as references in later works of literature, in art, or in everyday phrases and expressions.

The worksheets may cover a wide range of Greek myths, including stories about Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hercules, Perseus, Medusa, Pandora, and many others. They often explore the adventures, challenges, and moral lessons depicted in these myths.

What Are The Most Widely Shared Greek Myths?

Greek mythology encompasses a rich body of stories, but there are a few tales that are especially prominent and influential. Here are some of the most commonly told Greek myths:

The Creation of the World (Theogony) – In Hesiod’s “Theogony”, the universe begins with Chaos. From Chaos came Gaea (Earth), Tartarus (the underworld), and Eros (love). Gaea gave birth to Uranus (sky), who became her husband and fathered the Titans. The Titans were overthrown by their children, the Olympian gods, led by Zeus.

The Twelve Labors of Hercules (Heracles) – Hercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was renowned for his extraordinary strength. After being driven mad by Hera and killing his family, Hercules was ordered to perform twelve nearly impossible labors as penance, including slaying the Nemean lion and the Hydra, capturing the Golden Hind of Artemis, and cleaning the Augean stables in a single day.

Pandora’s Box – Pandora, the first woman, was created by the gods as part of Zeus’ punishment for mankind after Prometheus stole fire for them. Pandora was given a box and told never to open it. However, her curiosity got the best of her, and when she opened it, all the evils of the world escaped, leaving only Hope inside when she closed it again.

The Trojan War – The Trojan War, fought between the city of Troy and the Greeks, was sparked by the Trojan prince Paris abducting Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, from her husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta. The war lasted for ten years and culminated with the Greeks deceiving the Trojans by presenting them with a giant wooden horse (the famous “Trojan Horse”) filled with Greek soldiers, which led to the fall of Troy.

The Odyssey – This epic by Homer follows the Greek hero Odysseus’s ten-year journey home after the Trojan War. Odysseus encounters numerous obstacles along the way, including the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, the enchantress Circe, and the deadly Sirens.

Perseus and Medusa – Perseus, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, is best known for killing Medusa, a Gorgon whose gaze turned people to stone. With gifts from the gods, including a mirrored shield from Athena, winged sandals from Hermes, and a sword and helm of invisibility from Hephaestus, Perseus beheaded Medusa while looking at her reflection to avoid her deadly gaze.

Daedalus and Icarus – Daedalus was a skilled craftsman who, with his son Icarus, was imprisoned in a tower by King Minos. Daedalus created wings from feathers and wax to escape. Despite Daedalus’s warnings, Icarus flew too close to the sun. The wax in his wings melted, and he fell into the sea and drowned.

King Midas and the Golden Touch – After showing hospitality to Dionysus, the god of wine, King Midas was granted a wish. Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. However, this gift turned into a curse when he found he couldn’t eat, drink, or even touch his daughter without turning her to gold. He begged Dionysus to take back his gift, which the god agreed to do.

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Ancient Greece: Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Worksheet

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Age range: 11-14

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In the “Discovering Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses” worksheet, students will explore the fascinating world of Greek mythology through engaging activities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.

In the first activity, students will design their own god or goddess with a unique power or role. They will write a short description of their god or goddess and then draw a picture that reflects their symbolism. This activity encourages students to think outside the box and engage more personally and imaginatively with the material.

The second activity challenges students to match each god or goddess with its symbols and attributes. This activity reinforces their learning of the visual cues associated with each deity, deepening their understanding of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece.

In the third activity, students are asked to match each god or goddess with their unique role by writing the corresponding letter. This activity encourages students to think critically about each deity’s unique powers and attributes, reinforcing their knowledge of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The answer key provided allows students to check their work and receive immediate feedback on their progress.

Overall, the “Discovering Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses” worksheet provides a fun and effective way for middle school students to engage with this fascinating topic. Through activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and historical understanding, students will better appreciate the ancient Greeks’ rich and complex religion.

***A teacher answer key is provided for the mix-and-match activities.

Total Pages: 4 pages Answer Key: Included Teaching Duration: 2 hours*

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