BBC Bitesize - Who were the ancient Greek gods and heroes? Mount Olympus Is Mount Olympus a real place? Yes. Mount Olympus is Greece's highest mountain. Today, Mount Olympus is one of Greece's national parks. According to ancient Greek mythology, when things had to be decided in the mystical world, a council of 12 gods called the Olympians met on Mount Olympus to discuss things. Mount Olympus National Park, Greece Join Max on Mount Olympus (cartoon) The 12 Olympians
Essential Knowledge #1-Greek Gods and Goddesses Greek Gods Family Tree / Genealogy | ludios.org ludios.org Meet the Greek Gods – Rick Riordan Please select a name from the list below to view the Greek god’s description. Zeus God of the Sky (Zoos) Distinguishing Features: Pinstriped suit, neatly trimmed grey beard, stormy eyes and a very large, dangerous lightning bolt. Now: On stormy days, he can be found brooding in his throne room in Mount Olympus, over the Empire State Building in New York. Then: In the old days, Zeus ruled over his unruly family of Olympians while they bickered and fought and got jealous of each other. Symbol: Eagle Roman name: Jupiter Hera Goddess of Marriage, Mothers and Families (Hair’-ah) Distinguishing Features: Usually prefers classic Greek dresses and a simple silver crown, though she can blend in as needed. Now: She hangs out where family life is strongest: the car pool line at school, weekend soccer games, and birthday parties. Then: It’s tough to be the goddess of marriage in a family where everyone cheats on everybody. Symbol: pomegranate, cow (the motherly animal – no comments, please!) Poseidon Ares
Gods & Goddesses Ancient Greek Gods Welcome to our Greek Gods and Goddesses page here on History for Kids. We have some fun facts and pictures for you to color. You will learn some interesting facts about each God as you read down the page. Take your time there is a lot of information on this page, check out the quick facts also if you just need a quick understanding and characteristics of each one. Athena Athena was tall, strong, graceful, gray-eyed, and she liked owls. Zeus, the father of gods and goddesses, was also Athena’s father. When it came time for Athena to be born, she sprang full grown out of Zeus’s head. Athena was also a goddess of wisdom. Athena didn’t get along with the sea god Poseidon. To impress the city’s citizens, the two gods gave them gifts. The citizens were indeed impressed. Then Athena gave the citizens her gift. The citizens liked Athena’s gift better than Poseidon’s. Here are some historical facts about the city of Athens: •Some of history’s greatest thinkers were Athenian. Ares
Essential Understanding #2 Mythology's Influence on Populatr Culture Greek people The vast number of heroes, kings, warriors, seers, and other characters from Greek mythology and legend that make up the rich collection of stories, adventures, and epics. For entries on the Greek deities and mythical beings, try the Greek mythology area. Genealogy tables:The ancestors of Achilles;The ancestors of Perseus and Heracles;The Family of Helen of Troy; andThe House of Troy. » Browse through the list of available articles in this area. Essential Understanding #3 Mythology in Language