Myths and Legends: Hera, Greek goddess of women and marriage

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Myths and Legends: Hera, Greek goddess of women and marriage"

Transcription

1 Myths and Legends: Hera, Greek goddess of women and marriage By E.M. Berens, adapted by Newsela staff on Word Count 894 Level 1180L TOP: Hera, Athena and Iris in the Trojan War, painting by Jacques Réattu, 18th century; photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. BOTTOM: Marble head of Hera, copy from Greek original by Polykleitos; photo by DEA / G. DAGLI ORTI/De Agostini/Getty Images. Greek mythology evolved thousands of years ago. There was a need to explain natural events, disasters and events in history. Myths were created about gods and goddesses who had supernatural powers, human traits and human emotions. These ideas were passed down in beliefs and stories. Wife Of The King Of Gods Hera, the eldest daughter of Cronus and Rhea, was born on the island of Samos, or, according to some accounts, in the city of Argos. She is the most important wife of Zeus, the king of the gods. She is the queen of heaven and also the goddess of women and marriage. Hera believes the rules of marriage should be strictly followed and severely punishes married gods and men who fall in love with other women. This article is available at 5 reading levels at 1

2 Her position as the wife of the supreme god, combined with her extreme beauty, caused her to become exceedingly vain. She resented any infringement on her rights as queen of heaven, or any apparent criticism of her personal appearance. The following story is an example of how her anger was aroused when her beauty was questioned. This article is available at 5 reading levels at 2

3 Goddesses Compete For Golden Apple This article is available at 5 reading levels at 3

4 At the marriage of the sea-nymph, Thetis, to a man named Peleus, all the gods and goddesses were invited, except for Eris, the goddess of conflict. Angry about this, Eris decided to cause some trouble by throwing a golden apple into the crowd of guests. There was an inscription on the apple that read "For the Fairest," which led each of the beautiful goddesses to believe that she alone could claim the apple. After some arguing among them, the number of candidates was reduced to three: Hera, Athena and Aphrodite. It was agreed that Paris, a young shepherd, would decide who was the fairest. Hermes, the messenger of the gods, found Paris in the fields and brought to him the three goddesses, each of whom tried to tempt him with an offer. Hera promised him many countries to rule, Athena promised him glory and victory in war, and Aphrodite promised him the most beautiful woman in the world. Hera Causes Suffering During Trojan War But whether Paris really considered Aphrodite the fairest of the three, or preferred a beautiful wife to fame and power, we cannot tell. All we know is that Aphrodite was awarded the golden apple, and she became forever after the goddess of beauty. Hera, having fully expected Paris to choose her, was so angry that she never forgave him, and she punished him and his whole family. She caused much suffering and misfortune during the Trojan War, angering her husband Zeus. Among the many stories of frequent quarrels between Hera and Zeus is the one connected with Heracles, Zeus' favorite son. The story went like this: Hera had raised a storm at sea in order to drive Heracles off his course, making Zeus so angry that he tied her to the clouds by a golden chain, and attached heavy anvils to her feet. Her son Hephaestus tried to release his mother from her humiliating position, for which Zeus threw him out of heaven, and his leg was broken by the fall. Statue Poses As New Bride Hera was so angry at Zeus for what he had done to her and her son that she decided to separate herself from him forever, and moved to the Greek island of Euboea. Surprised and upset that his wife would leave him, Zeus resolved to try anything to win her back. He consulted Cithaeron, the wise king of Platea, who advised Zeus to dress a statue of a woman in a bridal gown and place it in a chariot, announcing that this was Platea, his future wife. The trick succeeded and Hera, furious at the idea of a new wife, flew to the wedding in great anger, wildly attacked the bride and threw her from the chariot. Her delight on discovering it was a statue was so great that she agreed to return to her husband and their home on Mount Olympus. Hera dearly loved Greece, and her favorite cities were Argos, Samos, Sparta and Mycenae. Hera's main temples were at Argos and Samos. This article is available at 5 reading levels at 4

5 In the Altis, young girls ran races in honor of Hera, and the fastest received an olive-wreath that was worn proudly on her head. These races, like the Olympic Games, took place every four years, and were called Herae. Paintings and statues of Hera often show her seated on a throne, holding a pomegranate in one hand and a scepter in the other. The beautiful goddess appears calm and intelligent, robed in a tunic and mantle, her eyes large and fully opened, and her arms dazzlingly white. Juno The Greek goddess Hera is Juno of the Roman goddesses. Hera is the unbending queen of heaven, while Juno, on the other hand, is seen as the honored housewife. She was worshiped in Rome under various titles, most of which point to her role as the protector of married women, who watched over and guarded the life of every woman from her birth to her death. The principal temples dedicated to her were in Rome, and on the 1st of March a grand annual festival, called the Matronalia, was celebrated in her honor by all the married women of Rome. From "The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" by E.M. Berens. This article is available at 5 reading levels at 5

A Short History of Greek and Roman Myth: Gods, Goddesses and Heroes

A Short History of Greek and Roman Myth: Gods, Goddesses and Heroes A Short History of Greek and Roman Myth: Gods, Goddesses and Heroes By USHistory.org, adapted by Newsela staff on 03.10.17 Word Count 773 Level 790L An 1866 illustration of the Roman god of the seas, Neptune,

More information

The Twelve Olympian Gods

The Twelve Olympian Gods Greek Mythology The ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, the worship of many gods or deities. A deity is a being with supernatural powers. Unlike the gods of Egypt, Greek gods looked-- and behaved-- like

More information

ELENI DIKAIOU ILLUSTRATED BY LOUISA KARAGEORGIOU

ELENI DIKAIOU ILLUSTRATED BY LOUISA KARAGEORGIOU ELENI DIKAIOU ILLUSTRATED BY LOUISA KARAGEORGIOU In the old days, when the gods lived in palaces made of gold and clouds, high up on Mount Olympus, a sea nymph, the Neirid Thetis, fell in love with a mortal

More information

#5 Introduction to The Odyssey CN

#5 Introduction to The Odyssey CN #5 Introduction to The Odyssey CN SETTING: GREECE 1250 B.C The Trojan War: What started it? 1260-1250 B.C. Scholars believe the war began over control of the trade route between the Aegean Sea and the

More information

Sunday, February 9, 14 GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Sunday, February 9, 14 GREEK MYTHOLOGY GREEK MYTHOLOGY Where is Greece? Greece is a country located in southern europe It is on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula It is surrounded by the ionian, aegean, and mediterranean seas What is

More information

Calliope Teacher s Guide Nov/Dec 2012: High on Mount Olympus

Calliope Teacher s Guide Nov/Dec 2012: High on Mount Olympus Calliope Teacher s Guide Nov/Dec 2012: High on Mount Olympus Teachers guide prepared by E. Renee Heiss Winning Mount Olympus Page 2 Complete the chart In the chart below, list what each god reigns over

More information

Introduction...pg.3 Zeus... pg.4 Hera... pg.5 Poseidon...pg.6 Hades... pg.7 Demeter... pg.8 Aphrodite...pg.9 Apollo...pg.10 Ares...pg.

Introduction...pg.3 Zeus... pg.4 Hera... pg.5 Poseidon...pg.6 Hades... pg.7 Demeter... pg.8 Aphrodite...pg.9 Apollo...pg.10 Ares...pg. By Kelsey Introduction................................................................pg.3 Zeus...................................................................... pg.4 Hera......................................................................

More information

The Throne Of Zeus Choose Your Own Adventure Choose Your Own Adventure Lost Archives

The Throne Of Zeus Choose Your Own Adventure Choose Your Own Adventure Lost Archives The Throne Of Zeus Choose Your Own Adventure Choose Your Own Adventure Lost Archives We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or

More information

The Golden Age of Athens

The Golden Age of Athens The Golden Age of Athens 29.1 Introduction (p.279) The Athenians were inspired to rebuild by a great leader named Pericles o Under his leadership, Athens entered a golden age, a period of great peace and

More information

The Odyssey. The Trojan War. The Odyssey is the sequel to the poem, The Iliad.

The Odyssey. The Trojan War. The Odyssey is the sequel to the poem, The Iliad. The Odyssey By Homer Scholars credit the blind poet Homer with authorship of both The Iliad and The Odyssey, both believed to have been written between 800-700 BCE. Both stories were first told as oral

More information

Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera

Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera If you are searching for a ebook by Elaine Margera Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths

More information

The Family Tree of the Greek Gods is very large and confusing. It can be seen here:

The Family Tree of the Greek Gods is very large and confusing. It can be seen here: The Family Tree of the Greek Gods is very large and confusing. It can be seen here: http://ludios.org/greekgods/ For this lapbook element you ll match up the gods of Mount Olympus with their purpose among

More information

The Legacies of Ancient Greece

The Legacies of Ancient Greece The Legacies of Ancient Greece What is a legacy? Traditions, skills and knowledge of a culture that get passed on to people in the future Something a culture is known for A gift from the past What will

More information

10.1 Beliefs. pp Essential Question: What makes the Greek s culture unique? Standard 6.56

10.1 Beliefs. pp Essential Question: What makes the Greek s culture unique? Standard 6.56 10.1 Beliefs pp. 270-272 Essential Question: What makes the Greek s culture unique? Standard 6.56 Success Criteria: 1. What is the body of stories about Greek gods and heroes? 2. Who is the king of the

More information

Athletes Warriors and Heroes at Wardown Park Museum. All Images Copyright The British Museum

Athletes Warriors and Heroes at Wardown Park Museum. All Images Copyright The British Museum Athletes Warriors and Heroes at Wardown Park Museum All Images Copyright The British Museum Greek Gallery This presentation aims to give a small overview of some of the objects on display at the Ancient

More information

Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism By USHistory.org 2016

Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism By USHistory.org 2016 Name: Class: Ancient Greece: The Birthplace of Western Individualism By USHistory.org 2016 The ancient Greeks worshipped a variety of different gods and goddesses, many of whom remain part of modern-day

More information

Greek Mythology. Mrs. Dianne Cline Oak Mountain Middle School Shelby County Schools

Greek Mythology. Mrs. Dianne Cline Oak Mountain Middle School Shelby County Schools Greek Mythology Mrs. Dianne Cline Oak Mountain Middle School Shelby County Schools I. Origins of Greek Myths 1. Myths can be traced to 900 800 BC in the Geometric period of Greece 2. Myths consisted of

More information

Clst 181SK Ancient Greece and the Origins of Western Culture. Homer s Iliad. Final Preliminaries

Clst 181SK Ancient Greece and the Origins of Western Culture. Homer s Iliad. Final Preliminaries Clst 181SK Ancient Greece and the Origins of Western Culture Homer s Iliad Final Preliminaries Review: Mesopotamia,Phoenicia, Crete, Cyprus, Delphi, Peloponnesus, Ionia Aulis Review: Knossos, Mycenae,

More information

Lessons & Activities for the Elementary & Middle School Focusing on Ancient Greek Language and Culture

Lessons & Activities for the Elementary & Middle School Focusing on Ancient Greek Language and Culture Lessons & Activities for the Elementary & Middle School Focusing on Ancient Greek Language and Culture Compiled and Edited by: Matthew D. Webb Materials by: Ms. Kristen L. Boose, Assistant Director Ms.

More information

The Odyssey Background Notes. Written by Homer

The Odyssey Background Notes. Written by Homer The Odyssey Background Notes Written by Homer The Iliad and the Odyssey are epic poems that were composed in Greece around 700-800 B.C.! The events are based on mythology and legend, but can be factual.!

More information

Hera: The Goddess And Her Glory (Olympians) By George O'Connor READ ONLINE

Hera: The Goddess And Her Glory (Olympians) By George O'Connor READ ONLINE Hera: The Goddess And Her Glory (Olympians) By George O'Connor READ ONLINE If you are searched for the book by George O'Connor Hera: The Goddess and her Glory (Olympians) in pdf format, then you have come

More information

4 What god punishes the Greeks with plague for withholding the girl from her father? a. Zeus b. Athena c. Thetis d. Apollo e.

4 What god punishes the Greeks with plague for withholding the girl from her father? a. Zeus b. Athena c. Thetis d. Apollo e. 1 In the Iliad, Achilles doesn't start fighting until later on. For a time, he's at the ships: a. Drinking away his troubles b. Nursing his baby cattle c. Refusing in his anger because of Agamemnon s insult

More information

Of course, Paris chose Aphrodite. This action set in motion several things which would eventually culminate in the Trojan War.

Of course, Paris chose Aphrodite. This action set in motion several things which would eventually culminate in the Trojan War. The Trojan War! One note before you read: Achaeans means the Greeks. History of the Trojan War The history of the Trojan war, just like any other story out of Greek Mythology, begins with the Gods. It

More information

Fiction Excerpt 2: Excerpts from Homer s Iliad. The Judgment of Paris

Fiction Excerpt 2: Excerpts from Homer s Iliad. The Judgment of Paris Fiction Excerpt 2: Excerpts from Homer s Iliad In the epic poem the Iliad, Homer tells the story of the Trojan War. He starts the story in the middle, nine years into the fighting between the warriors

More information

B.C. Amphora with Chariot Race

B.C. Amphora with Chariot Race About 330 B.C. Volute Krater with Dionysos Visiting Hades and Persephone 550-530 B.C. Amphora with Chariot Race 500-450 B.C. Corinthian-style Helmet Lived circa 800 B.C. Blind poet (AKA Bard, meaning a

More information

Important Figures in Greek Mythology. Presentation by: Mikayla Courtright

Important Figures in Greek Mythology. Presentation by: Mikayla Courtright Important Figures in Greek Mythology Presentation by: Mikayla Courtright Zeus, King of the Gods God of the sky, thunder, lightning, and justice Son of Rhea and Cronus (Kronos) Rhea hid him in a cave so

More information

ford residence southampton, ny

ford residence southampton, ny P ford residence southampton, ny Greek gods: their myths and symbols Greek Gods: Zeus- God of the sky, ruler of Mount Olympus and King of the Gods. Symbols include the thunderbolt, eagle, oak tree scepter

More information

THE GOLDEN AGE OF GREECE

THE GOLDEN AGE OF GREECE THE GOLDEN AGE OF GREECE Mr. Stobaugh Pericles Pericles From about 460 to 429 B.C. he was the leader of the Athenian government Pericles From about 460 to 429 B.C. he was the leader of the Athenian government

More information

The Olympians. by J. B. Tranchemontagne map of Greece/Temples picture of Mt. Olympus Ancient Greece

The Olympians. by J. B. Tranchemontagne map of Greece/Temples picture of Mt. Olympus Ancient Greece The Olympians by J. B. Tranchemontagne map of Greece/Temples picture of Mt. Olympus Ancient Greece 1 Aphrodite Venus Love / Unity / Peace Myrtle Tree / White Dove Married to Hephaestus / Daughter of Zeus

More information

Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea

Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea Greek Tragedy The Land Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea The Land Greece has thousands of inhabited islands and dramatic mountain ranges The Land The Land The History Democracy was founded in Greece

More information

DAY 1 WHO, WHERE, WHY, WHEN?

DAY 1 WHO, WHERE, WHY, WHEN? DAY 1 WHO, WHERE, WHY, WHEN? PA STANDARDS & OBJECTIVES STANDARDS OBJECTIVES 1. Identify and discuss the main characters in the Iliad 2. Explore where it took place 3.Explain and discuss the actual validity

More information

Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself. Ch. 10

Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself. Ch. 10 Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself Ch. 10 The Heroic Pattern Hero s life generally follows a pattern The two fathers, his mortal dad, and his real father, who is divine Freudian interpretation

More information

Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera

Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths Of The Gods, Goddesses, And Heroes - Zeus, Hercules And The Olympians By Elaine Margera If you are searching for a book Greek Mythology: Ancient Myths of the Gods, Goddesses,

More information

The Odyssey. December 5, 2016

The Odyssey. December 5, 2016 The Odyssey December 5, 2016 Reminder Vocab Exam on Wednesday Essay Due on Friday Do Now Find out anything you can about this image The Blinding of Polyphemus The Odyssey Sing to me of the man, Muse,

More information

Homer s Epics 11/21/2011 1

Homer s Epics 11/21/2011 1 Homer s Epics 11/21/2011 1 Major Olympians Who are these gods and goddesses and why are they so important to the story??? 11/21/2011 2 Where did it all start? Mt. Olympus, Greece. Ancient Greeks/Romans

More information

Religious Practices. The Ancient Greeks believe in many different gods, each of them was in charge of a different aspect of life.

Religious Practices. The Ancient Greeks believe in many different gods, each of them was in charge of a different aspect of life. Context Knowledge OVERVIEW Year Group: 4 City-state Term: Spring Text: Iliad/Odyssey Author: Homer/Gillian Cross Geographical Focus Greece was made up of individual city-states that were each run like

More information

Mythology: Who's Who In Greek And Roman Mythology By E.M. Berens

Mythology: Who's Who In Greek And Roman Mythology By E.M. Berens Mythology: Who's Who In Greek And Roman Mythology By E.M. Berens If looking for the book by E.M. Berens Mythology: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology in pdf format, then you've come to the correct

More information

THE HOUSE OF ATREUS ZEUS TANTALUS PELOPS NIOBE = AMPHION ATREUS THYESTES 14 CHILDREN 2 CHILDREN MENELAUS= HELEN AGAMEMNON = CLYTEMNESTRA AEGISTHUS

THE HOUSE OF ATREUS ZEUS TANTALUS PELOPS NIOBE = AMPHION ATREUS THYESTES 14 CHILDREN 2 CHILDREN MENELAUS= HELEN AGAMEMNON = CLYTEMNESTRA AEGISTHUS THE HOUSE OF ATREUS THE HOUSE OF ATREUS ZEUS TANTALUS THYESTES 2 CHILDREN AEGISTHUS MENELAUS= HELEN PELOPS NIOBE = AMPHION ATREUS AGAMEMNON = CLYTEMNESTRA 14 CHILDREN IPHIGENIA ORESTES ELECTRA TANTALUS

More information

THE GIFT THAT HID A NASTY SURPRISE The war between the Greek and Trojan armies finally ended last week when the Greeks used a cunning trick to mount

THE GIFT THAT HID A NASTY SURPRISE The war between the Greek and Trojan armies finally ended last week when the Greeks used a cunning trick to mount THE GIFT THAT HID A NASTY SURPRISE The war between the Greek and Trojan armies finally ended last week when the Greeks used a cunning trick to mount a surprise attack. This ends a drama that began nearly

More information

The Iliad and the Odyssey, Part 1

The Iliad and the Odyssey, Part 1 The Iliad and the Odyssey, Part 1 By Vickie Chao Homer was the most famous poet in the whole of ancient Greece. But he was a mysterious man, too. For centuries, scholars had no idea exactly when he lived

More information

GREEK MYTHS. But the baby is rescued and the king and queen of Corinth adopt the baby, But they don't tell the baby, Oedipus, that he is adopted.

GREEK MYTHS. But the baby is rescued and the king and queen of Corinth adopt the baby, But they don't tell the baby, Oedipus, that he is adopted. GREEK MYTHS 1 OEDIPUS REX 1 When Laius and Jocasta, the king and queen of Thebes, have a baby, Laius goes to the oracle at Delphi to ask about it. But the oracle tell Laius that his son will kill him.

More information

10 interesting facts about hera

10 interesting facts about hera 10 interesting facts about hera 09/08/2017 Ism.army.mil cac login 09/10/2017 Omega psi phi songs 09/11/2017 -What is a qr code on walmart receipt -Sim lock code 1 09/12/2017 Download heart of vegas on

More information

JASON, MEDEA and the ARGONAUTS saga

JASON, MEDEA and the ARGONAUTS saga JASON, MEDEA and the ARGONAUTS saga Quest for the Golden Fleece by Jason and the crew of Argo. How did the Golden Fleece come to the picture? MYTHIC BACKGROUND OF THE STORY: Athamas (Boiotian king) took

More information

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let s Visit Athens!

The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let s Visit Athens! The Adventures of Bella & Harry: Let s Visit Athens! Written by: Lisa Manzione Illustrations by: Kristine Lucco Dear Teacher, We hope you and your class enjoy reading about Bella & Harry and their visit

More information

DEMETER & PERSEPHONE INTRODUCTION

DEMETER & PERSEPHONE INTRODUCTION DEMETER & PERSEPHONE INTRODUCTION Demeter, the daughter of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, was one of the first Olympian gods. After the war between the Olympians and the Titans, Demeter became an important

More information

The Myth of Troy. Mycenaeans (my see NEE ans) were the first Greek-speaking people. Trojan War, 1200 B.C.

The Myth of Troy. Mycenaeans (my see NEE ans) were the first Greek-speaking people. Trojan War, 1200 B.C. The Myth of Troy Mycenaeans (my see NEE ans) were the first Greek-speaking people Trojan War, 1200 B.C. Greeks attacked and destroyed independent city-state Troy. The fictional account is that a Trojan

More information

LESSON 1: The Geography of Greece (read p )

LESSON 1: The Geography of Greece (read p ) Name Period Parent Signature Teacher use only Chapter 9 Study Guide: Ancient Greece % MULTIPLE CHOICE: Using your textbook, completed folder activities, and your graded homework assignments, choose the

More information

GREEK GODS/TWELVE OLYMPIANS REBECCA TESSLER, JOE GIANCASPRO, EMILEE GUTIERREZ, BRYCE HORN,& KATE HODE.

GREEK GODS/TWELVE OLYMPIANS REBECCA TESSLER, JOE GIANCASPRO, EMILEE GUTIERREZ, BRYCE HORN,& KATE HODE. GREEK GODS/TWELVE OLYMPIANS REBECCA TESSLER, JOE GIANCASPRO, EMILEE GUTIERREZ, BRYCE HORN,& KATE HODE. Apollo Son of Zeus and Leto Symbol Twin sister is Artemis God of music, and playing golden lyre God

More information

Lesson Objectives. Core Content Objectives. Language Arts Objectives

Lesson Objectives. Core Content Objectives. Language Arts Objectives Athens and the Olive Tree 6 Lesson Objectives Core Content Objectives Students will: Explain that the ancient Greeks worshipped many gods and goddesses Explain that Athens is named after the goddess Athena

More information

Calliope Teacher s Guide July/Aug 2014: Hercules

Calliope Teacher s Guide July/Aug 2014: Hercules Calliope Teacher s Guide July/Aug 2014: Hercules A Curse on You! Page 2 Fill in the Blanks To see the relationships between Hera and Hercules, fill in the blanks below of the family tree. Also use the

More information

One of the earliest civilizations began on the island of CRETE This was the Minoan civilization, named for King MINOS Crete is long and narrow, about

One of the earliest civilizations began on the island of CRETE This was the Minoan civilization, named for King MINOS Crete is long and narrow, about One of the earliest civilizations began on the island of CRETE This was the Minoan civilization, named for King MINOS Crete is long and narrow, about 60 miles from the mainland The climate was mild and

More information

GOOD MORNING! Pick up the paper from the stool. If you have your signed syllabus, please put it on my desk

GOOD MORNING! Pick up the paper from the stool. If you have your signed syllabus, please put it on my desk GOOD MORNING! Pick up the paper from the stool. If you have your signed syllabus, please put it on my desk ANCIENT GREECE 500-323 B.C.E. Think about it Describe what you already know about ancient Greece,

More information

Hera made Hercules insane because she was jealous of him He killed his own wife and children As punishment he had to perform 12 labors for King

Hera made Hercules insane because she was jealous of him He killed his own wife and children As punishment he had to perform 12 labors for King Hercules Son of Zeus Hera made Hercules insane because she was jealous of him He killed his own wife and children As punishment he had to perform 12 labors for King Eurystheus If he could complete the

More information

Geography of Ancient Greece Document Based Question

Geography of Ancient Greece Document Based Question Name Date Section Geography of Ancient Greece Document Based Question The question is based on the accompanying documents on the following pages. This question is designed to test your ability to work

More information

Achilles Study Guide. fire or, in some accounts, dipped him into the River Styx by his heel in order to make him

Achilles Study Guide. fire or, in some accounts, dipped him into the River Styx by his heel in order to make him Ames-Eden-Malinasky 1 Nick Ames, Rosie Eden, and Emma Malinasky Mr. Hill Greek I 14 November 2018 Achilles Study Guide Myth Summaries Early Life: Achilles was the son of Peleus and Thetis. His mother held

More information

Tour of the Holy Lands - Athens. Delphi. Corinth

Tour of the Holy Lands - Athens. Delphi. Corinth Tour of the Holy Lands - Athens Delphi Sounion Athens Olympia Mycenae Corinth PELOPONNESE As we leave the Corinth Canal, our bus is driving east, following the coastline on our right. Next stop: Athens!

More information

Ancient Greece: The rise of city-states Athens and Sparta

Ancient Greece: The rise of city-states Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: The rise of city-states Athens and Sparta By USHistory.org, adapted by Newsela staff on 04.04.17 Word Count 671 Level MAX The Panachaiko Mountains of Greece. The high mountains of Greece

More information

Level: DRA: Genre: Strategy: Skill: Word Count: Online Leveled Books HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Level: DRA: Genre: Strategy: Skill: Word Count: Online Leveled Books HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HOUGHTON MIFFLIN by Edwin Hernandez Illustrated by Arvis Stewart ILLUSTRATION CREDITS: 5 Joe LeMonnier / Melissa Turk PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: Bkgrnd 2, 5, 11, 18 Bob Ainsworth Copyright by Houghton Mifflin

More information

UNIT 14: Ancient Greece Exercises

UNIT 14: Ancient Greece Exercises UNIT 14: Ancient Greece Exercises 1) Where did the greek civilisation surge? 2) What are the 3 periods of the history of Ancient Greece? 3) Was the Mediterranean sea important for the greeks? Yes/No. Why?

More information

ACHILLES FATE FOLLOWS AND MEN AND CHILDREN WILL BE SLAUGHTERED AS

ACHILLES FATE FOLLOWS AND MEN AND CHILDREN WILL BE SLAUGHTERED AS ACHILLES FATE FOLLOWS AND MEN AND CHILDREN WILL BE SLAUGHTERED AS THE STORY OF THE FALL OF TROY APPEARS IN SEVERAL PLACES BUT IS MOST RECOGNIZED FROM VIRGIL S THE AENEID OUCH! YOU WOMAN SEDUCER! WHILE

More information

Greek Test Review Chapter 10 and Chapter 11

Greek Test Review Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 Name: Class: Date: 10.1: Greek Test Review Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 1) How did the geographical nature of Greece shape its culture? The city- states were isolated from each other due to the mountainous

More information

Greek Mythology Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo

Greek Mythology Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo Greek Mythology Create-A-Center Written by Rebecca Stark Educational Books n Bingo DIRECTIONS FOR CREATING A LEARNING CENTER MATERIALS: 4 pieces of oak tag or heavy poster board, 28 x 22 Scissors Plastic

More information

The Myth of the Birth of Rome

The Myth of the Birth of Rome The Rise of Rome The Myth of the Birth of Rome A princess once gave birth to twin sons, Romulus and Remus. Their father was the Roman god of war, Mars. The king, who was also the princess s uncle, was

More information

APWH chapter 4.notebook. September 11, 2012

APWH chapter 4.notebook. September 11, 2012 Classical Greece E Ancient Greeks were a seafaring people who learned about civilization from their neighbors (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Phoenicians). Greeks exported valuable goods (olive oil, wine) and traded

More information

LIVING IN ANCIENT GREECE

LIVING IN ANCIENT GREECE 3 acropoli s: A Greek word meaning "high city." In Athens, the acropolis rises over the city. The Parthenon, the famous temple of Athena, is located in the acropolis. agora : A marketplace or city square.

More information

Ancient Greece Bingo. Educational Impressions, Inc.

Ancient Greece Bingo. Educational Impressions, Inc. Ancient Greece Bingo ANCIENT GREECE BINGO Directions 1. Cut apart the sheets of heavy-stock paper which contain the call cards with topics and clues. Copies of these sheets are also provided on plain paper

More information

Art and Architecture in Ancient Greece

Art and Architecture in Ancient Greece Art and Architecture in Ancient Greece By USHistory.org, adapted by Newsela staff on 08.01.17 Word Count 571 Level 680L Terracotta bowl from 520 510 B.C. The scene shows the struggle between the hero Herakles

More information

10/04/2017. C5th terracotta of Hera. Hera Barberini Chiaramonti Museum, Vatican. Hera and Zeus enthroned. Zeus and Hera on Lebes Gamikos Marriage Vase

10/04/2017. C5th terracotta of Hera. Hera Barberini Chiaramonti Museum, Vatican. Hera and Zeus enthroned. Zeus and Hera on Lebes Gamikos Marriage Vase C5th terracotta of Hera Hera Barberini Chiaramonti Museum, Vatican Hera and Zeus enthroned Zeus and Hera on Lebes Gamikos Marriage Vase Hera and Zeus from Metope of Temple of Hera at Palermo Hera and Zeus

More information

BUSINESS & CULTURAL CONTEXT

BUSINESS & CULTURAL CONTEXT PHASE 1 BUSINESS & CULTURAL CONTEXT GEORGIA ZIKA MAJOR PROJECT MA WEB DESIGN AND CONTENT PLANNING Contents Contents... 2 Concept... 3 Twitter Description... 3 Motivation... 3 Elevator Pitch... 3 Problem...

More information

SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS

SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS Voyage: Summer 2013 Discipline: Art History Course Title: Mediterranean Art and Myth Course Number: ARTH 3591 Faculty Name: Tyler Jo Smith Pre-requisites: none SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE DESCRIPTION

More information

Z is for Zeus A Greek Mythology Alphabet

Z is for Zeus A Greek Mythology Alphabet Z is for Zeus A Greek Mythology Alphabet Author: Helen L. Wilbur Illustrator: Victor Juhasz Guide written by Cheryl Grinn Portions may be reproduced for use in the classroom with this express written consent

More information

Great Greek Mythology Creatures

Great Greek Mythology Creatures Great Greek Mythology Creatures Gorgons THE GORGONES (or Gorgons) were three powerful, winged daemons named Medousa (Medusa), Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only Medousa was mortal.. When he

More information

Tour of the Holy Lands - Delphi

Tour of the Holy Lands - Delphi Tour of the Holy Lands - Delphi The next stop on our journey through Greece is Delphi, which, in Greek, is not pronounced the way you think it is! In the Greek language, the "D" sounds like "Th" so Delphi

More information

THE ROUTE OF AENEAS. Mythology, Archaeology and Tourism T.C. EDREMİT MUNICIPALITY ANTANDROS EXCAVATIONS

THE ROUTE OF AENEAS. Mythology, Archaeology and Tourism T.C. EDREMİT MUNICIPALITY ANTANDROS EXCAVATIONS THE ROUTE OF AENEAS Mythology, Archaeology and Tourism T.C. EDREMİT MUNICIPALITY ANTANDROS EXCAVATIONS Vergilius (Virgil), a poet of the Augustan period, wrote a book on the adventures of Aeneas, a Trojan

More information

Trojan War Actors at their best (I can look at an event from different perspectives and act out what can happen when two different civilizations want

Trojan War Actors at their best (I can look at an event from different perspectives and act out what can happen when two different civilizations want Trojan War Actors at their best (I can look at an event from different perspectives and act out what can happen when two different civilizations want the same thing.) The Mycenaeans Hello Mycenaeans! Originally

More information

SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS

SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS Voyage: Summer 2013 Discipline: Art History Course Title: Mediterranean Art and Myth Course Number: ARTH 3591 Division: Upper Faculty Name: Tyler Jo Smith Pre-requisites: none SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS

More information

The Trojan War: Real or Myth?

The Trojan War: Real or Myth? The Trojan War: Real or Myth? By History.com on 08.10.17 Word Count 746 Level MAX The procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, oil on canvas. Painted in 1727. Image from Wikimedia.

More information

The Trojan War: Part One

The Trojan War: Part One Hera = Juno Athena = Minerva Aphrodite = Venus Zeus = Jupiter, Jove Hermes = Mercury The Trojan War: Part One An epic poem is a long narrative that relates the deeds of heroes. Many of the stories of the

More information

Chapter 6. The Rise of Ancient Greece. Section 1 The Rise of Greek Civilization Section 2 Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts

Chapter 6. The Rise of Ancient Greece. Section 1 The Rise of Greek Civilization Section 2 Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts 1 Chapter 6 The Rise of Ancient Greece Section 1 The Rise of Greek Civilization Section 2 Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts Notebook Number Mr. Graver Name Old World Cultures Period By now, you ve probably

More information

Hera-kleos = (Gk) glory of Hera (his persecutor) >p.395 Roman name: Hercules NAME:

Hera-kleos = (Gk) glory of Hera (his persecutor) >p.395 Roman name: Hercules NAME: Mon Feb 13: Heracles/Hercules and the Greek world Ch. 15, pp. 361-397 Folktale types and motifs in Greek heroic myth review p.11 Morphology of the Folktale, Vladimir Propp 1928 Heroic quest NAME: Hera-kleos

More information

The Explorers: Amelia Earhart

The Explorers: Amelia Earhart The Explorers: Amelia Earhart By Biography.com Editors and A+E Networks, adapted by Newsela staff on 07.12.16 Word Count 632 A portrait of Amelia Earhart, Photo: Wikimedia Commons/US Library of Congress

More information

Target. List and describe the government, religion, economy, and contributions of the Minoan civilization

Target. List and describe the government, religion, economy, and contributions of the Minoan civilization The Minoans Target List and describe the government, religion, economy, and contributions of the Minoan civilization The Aegean Civilization Illiad and the Odyssey Homer Did the people and places really

More information

Bellerophon, Daedalus, and Orpheus. Bellerophon. Corinth and Eurynome, Queen of Corinth. When he was young, he captured the

Bellerophon, Daedalus, and Orpheus. Bellerophon. Corinth and Eurynome, Queen of Corinth. When he was young, he captured the Bernhardt, Seco, Urban 1 Eric Bernhardt, Sergio Seco, David Urban Mr. Hill Greek I 14 November 2018 Bellerophon, Daedalus, and Orpheus Bellerophon I. Synopsis Bellerophon was born either the son of Poseidon,

More information

The odyssey. an introduction by David Adams Leeming

The odyssey. an introduction by David Adams Leeming The odyssey an introduction by David Adams Leeming Almost 3,000 years ago, people who lived in the starkly beautiful part of the world we now call Greece were telling stories about a great war. The person

More information

The New Acropolis Museum

The New Acropolis Museum M A R I S A D E C A S T R O The New Acropolis Museum Activity booklet Are you ready to explore the New Acropolis Museum? Wow! The Triple-bodied Monster is a very strange creature! Can you think of another

More information

TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS. PUZZLE PACK for THE ODYSSEY based on the work by Homer

TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS. PUZZLE PACK for THE ODYSSEY based on the work by Homer TEACHER S PET PUBLICATIONS PUZZLE PACK for THE ODYSSEY based on the work by Homer Puzzle Pack Written By William T. Collins 2005 Teacher s Pet Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved The materials in this

More information

After Chaos, more divinities, or gods, came into being.

After Chaos, more divinities, or gods, came into being. Greek Creation Mythology What can myths and legends tell us about the Ancient Greeks Although when we think of mythology we think of a collection of stories, there is a beginning to them. Understanding

More information

Home work. Fill in the Blanks Use your study sheet to find the correct answers. THE CRADLE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION

Home work. Fill in the Blanks Use your study sheet to find the correct answers. THE CRADLE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION Date: 1 THE CRADLE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION The ancient G introduced many valuable i that i the way we live today. The Greeks lived on a small, rocky p in southeast E. They were unable to f most of their

More information

LOOK OUT, OLYMPUS! A Musical in Two Acts. Book by Jeffrey Smart Music and Lyrics by Scott Keys. Performance Rights

LOOK OUT, OLYMPUS! A Musical in Two Acts. Book by Jeffrey Smart Music and Lyrics by Scott Keys. Performance Rights A Musical in Two Acts Book by Jeffrey Smart Music and Lyrics by Scott Keys Performance Rights It is an infringement of the federal copyright law to copy or reproduce this script in any manner or to perform

More information

soon after being placed in the ocean (Tripp, ).

soon after being placed in the ocean (Tripp, ). The Trojan War The Apple of Discord The Trojan War has its roots in the marriage between Peleus and Thetis, a sea-goddess. Peleus and Thetis had not invited Eris, the goddess of discord, to their marriage

More information

Teacher s Pet Publications

Teacher s Pet Publications Teacher s Pet Publications a unique educational resource company since 1989 To: Professional Language Arts Teachers From: Dr. James Scott, Teacher s Pet Publications Subject: Teacher s Pet Puzzle Packs

More information

Ancient Greece. Chapter 6 Section 1 Page 166 to 173

Ancient Greece. Chapter 6 Section 1 Page 166 to 173 Ancient Greece Chapter 6 Section 1 Page 166 to 173 Famous Things About Greece The Parthenon Mt. Olympia Famous Things About Greece Plato Aristotle Alexander The Great Athens Sparta Trojan War Greek Gods

More information

Sample file. Permission is granted to backup and store the audio tracks on a CD disk.

Sample file. Permission is granted to backup and store the audio tracks on a CD disk. Congratulations on the purchase of this electronic ebook. This ebook purchase includes extra media files. When the text in this ebook references a CD track or transparency page, please refer to the extra

More information

Notes: The Greek World (Chapter 9)

Notes: The Greek World (Chapter 9) Notes: The Greek World (Chapter 9) I. Persia Becomes an Empire under Cyrus the Great A. Cyrus the Great led a Persian revolt against the in 580 BCE 1. the Great won independence for Persia from the Medes,

More information

Text 3: Homer and the Great Greek Legends. Topic 5: Ancient Greece Lesson 1: Early Greece

Text 3: Homer and the Great Greek Legends. Topic 5: Ancient Greece Lesson 1: Early Greece Text 3: Homer and the Great Greek Legends Topic 5: Ancient Greece Lesson 1: Early Greece Homer and the Great Greek Legends Not long after their victory over Troy the Mycenaeans themselves came under attack

More information

A LONG AND DIFFICULT JOURNEY

A LONG AND DIFFICULT JOURNEY TELL ME, MUSE, OF THE MAN OF MANY DEVICES Homer s Epics - The Iliad & The Odyssey What is an Oral Epic? What are some of the stylistic devices of the Oral Epic? What do we know about Homer? Can he be trusted

More information

Honors World History

Honors World History Honors World History In the Textbook read pgs. 134-139 Under each section (history, art etc) write 2-3 facts about each topic & how it was during the Greek Golden Age. Topics of interest: How did things

More information

Study Guide. By John O Neil. Wheelock Family Theatre 200 The Riverway Boston, MA

Study Guide. By John O Neil. Wheelock Family Theatre 200 The Riverway Boston, MA Study Guide By John O Neil Wheelock Family Theatre 200 The Riverway Boston, MA 02215 www.wheelockfamilytheatre.org The Play Helen on 86th Street is an adaptation by Nicole Kempskie and Robby Stamper of

More information

Do Now. What is a theocracy? What did farmers rely on in Mesopotamia? What was the most famous building in Mesopotamia?

Do Now. What is a theocracy? What did farmers rely on in Mesopotamia? What was the most famous building in Mesopotamia? Do Now What is a theocracy? What did farmers rely on in Mesopotamia? What was the most famous building in Mesopotamia? Ch. 2 sect. 2 WORLD HISTORY Impact of Geography The Nile starts in the heart of Africa

More information

Plan of the City of Troy 7/9/2009

Plan of the City of Troy 7/9/2009 Essential Question: What is fact and what is fiction concerning The Trojan War? The city of Troy commanded sea and land traffic going between Asia and Europe. Scholars once thought that Homer, a blind

More information