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Explore the intricate tapestry of Greek mythology, beginning with the primordial void of Chaos and the emergence of Gaia, the Earth Mother. Discover how Uranus, the sky, fathered the Titans, Cyclopes, and the Hundred-Handed giants, only to face overthrow by his children. Follow the epic tale of Cronus and his sons—Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon—as they lead the Olympian gods against the Titans in the magnificent war for supremacy. Learn about their powers, families, and the enchanting stories that shaped ancient Greece.
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Greek Mythology In the Beginning
The Creation • Chaos-dark and formless void • Gaia-great Mother Earth • Uranus-the starry sky • Children of Uranus and Gaia- • 3 brothers-Hundred Handed-too terrifying to look at, Uranus locks them up under the Earth • 3 Cyclops-giants with huge single eye, also shut away • 12 Titans- 6 sons, 6 daughters-Larger than mortals, had beauty and majesty; Gaia wanted them to avenge Uranus for his cruel treatment of her other children
Chaos Gaia Uranus 12 Titans- Boys- Oceanus, Hyperion, Coeus, Cronus, Crius and Iapetus Hundred Handed- Gyges, Cottus, and Briares 3 Cyclops- Argos, Steropes, and Brontes Girls-Mnemosyne, Tethys, Theia, Rhea, Phoebe, and Themis Cronus Rhea Poseidon Hades Hestia Demeter Hera Zeus The Olympians- lived on Mt. Olympus
The war in heaven The Olympians Defeat the Titans
What happened? • Uranus told Cronus he would be overthrown by his own children, so Cronus swallowed Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Poseiden • Rhea hid 6th child, Zeus. • As an adult, Zeus gave Cronus an herb that caused him to throw up the 5 other children • Zeus and his siblings, the Olympians, were at war with the Titans until Prometheus and Zeus freed Cronus’ monstrous siblings who defeated Cronus
Then… • Poseidon- became God of the Sea • Hades- became God of the Underworld and was not allowed back on Mt. Olympus • Zeus- became King of the Gods • Zeus had many children • Many were Gods and Goddesseswith special abilities
Olympians Hestia (gave up chair to Dionysus) Poseidon Zeus Hera Demeter Hephaestusand Ares Aphrodite (mom-Dione) Dionysus (mom-Semele) Apollo and Artemis (twins) (mom-Letto) Hermes (mom-Maia) Athena (pops out of Zeus’ head)
Gods and Goddesses of... • Poseidon-God of Seas and Rivers • Hestia-Goddess of Home and Hearth • Hera-Goddess of Women and Marriage • Demeter-Goddess of Fruits, Grasses, and Grains • Zeus-God of Sky and Everything • Aphrodite-Goddess of Love and Beauty • Artemis-Goddess of Hunting, Unmarried Girls, Animals, and Moon • Apollo-God of Music, Medicine, Archery, and Young Unmarried Men • Athena-Goddess of Wisdom and Battle • Hermes-God of Merchants, Bankers, Thieves, Fortune-Tellers, and Heralds • Dionysus-God of Wine and Celebration • Hephaestus-God of Goldsmiths, Jewelers, Blacksmiths, Masons, and Carpenters. • Ares-God of War