https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc Gods, Goddesses, and the stories behind them en-us 2020-09-05 06:39:22 UTC 2025-11-16 18:44:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f31f.png ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722472378 He became King of the Gods by defeating his father Kronos and freeing his brother and sisters from his stomach. Zeus is god of the sky and wields a thunderbolt.]]> 2020-09-05 06:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722472378 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722475340 He is god of the underworld . His titled was bestowed upon him by his brother Zeus after he claimed the throne of Olympus.]]> 2020-09-05 06:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722475340 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722477206 Athena was a product from Zeus's skull cut open by an axe. She is the goddess of wisdom, war and the crafts. Adding to the list of her titles she also was the protector of the city of Athens.]]> 2020-09-05 07:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722477206 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722479660 Although he is the god of sexuality and love Apollo was couldn't keep a lover happy. Even going as far as raping girls. As awful as that sounds to us we have to remember that gods do not play by mortal rules.]]> 2020-09-05 07:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722479660 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722484341 Just like his brother Hades, Poseidon received his domain of the seas after the fall of Kronos. Poseidon is also the god of horses and earthquakes. His ocean holds many creatures seen in mythology like Charybdis found in The Odyssey and know for swallowing ships.]]> 2020-09-05 07:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722484341 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722488594 Mother of Persephone and goddess of fertility and grain. She controls mortals harvests. Although when Persephone returns to Hades for the duration of three months nothing will grow and that is what we call winter.]]> 2020-09-05 07:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722488594 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722491117 He is known as the god of wine and mbut also associated with passion when talking philosophy. Dionysus is also the god of theatre and at festivals people would preform plays in his honor.]]> 2020-09-05 07:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722491117 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722494915 The goddess of love came to be when Kronos testicles were thrown into the sea. She was known for being promiscuous and seducing men into sleeping with her. Although she was married to Hephaestus she had countless affairs one specifically was with Ares. ]]> 2020-09-05 07:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722494915 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722499061 The Fates come in a group of three. They weave the fates of every single mortal soul and known when to cut that thread releasing that soul to the underworld. Even the Gods and Goddess embrace the will of The Fates which shows how much power they have.]]> 2020-09-05 08:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722499061 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722501566 Homer helped mold the Greek Pantheon of gods by writing about them in epics like Odyssey and Iliad. Most these stories were based off of early poems that were told orally. He also gave us the Greek word mythos which means story or words.]]> 2020-09-05 08:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722501566 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722505435 The games were used as a form of worship to all gods. It consisted of five events including wrestling. At the end of the event they would offer the sweat and dirt off the participant and other it to the God and Goddesses.]]> 2020-09-05 08:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722505435 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722509229 He was born from Hera but was exiled from Olympus resulting in his legs being injured. Infuriated by his mother's actions he wanted revenge. Being the god of craft helped in his plans when he made a throne that trapped Hera when she sat on it.]]> 2020-09-05 08:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722509229 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722512180 Hermes was known for many things like trickery. He is also the god of messengers and thieves. He occasionally helped souls get the river of hatred where they would be led into the underworld by ferry.]]> 2020-09-05 08:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722512180 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722514359 The son of Zeus was a major Hero. He used his abnormal strength to vanquish enemies and monsters for the greater good of others. His life came with many hardships including the constant challenges sent his way by Hera.]]> 2020-09-05 08:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722514359 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515196 Ares is the child of Zeus and Hera. The god of war is known to have quite the hot temper. Unlike his sister Athena , Ares brings blunt force to the battlefield. Athena tactics are more strategically based.]]> 2020-09-05 09:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515196 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515565 She is the wife of Hades and goddess of spring and fertility of vegetation. Persephone was taken by Hades with force. Her mother had been so upset it caused starvation to the world. Zeus was forced to act and a deal was made for her return. This deal came at a price for Persephone. She must return for three months of the year to the underworld.]]> 2020-09-05 09:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515565 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515989 Heroes in this time most likely did not have a happy childhood. They also usually have above average skills that are naturally recognize by the masses. Demi-gods usually fit the role of hero due to inheriting abilities from their immortal parent.]]> 2020-09-05 09:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722515989 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722516821 Oracles were people that had the gift of insight. These visions could be gifted by gods like Apollo. The gods blessed people with this ability in order to help communities. When information is present by an oracle it might still lead to downfall due to details being presented as a question. ]]> 2020-09-05 09:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722516821 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722517467 This goddess is associated with the hunt and wilderness.Artemis is a virgin goddess who watches over girls until they are adults.This is where the title tamer of girls comes from. She is not a goddess to offend which Actaion when he viewed her naked. She punished him by turning him into a deer.]]> 2020-09-05 09:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722517467 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722517893 She is the wife of Zeus which is fitting because, she is the goddess of marriage. Hera is known for a jealous rage she saves for her husbands many lovers. One affair leading to the birth of Hercules who she swore to get rid of.]]> 2020-09-05 09:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722517893 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722518148 Kronos ruled over Olympus after he killed his father Uranus. This resulted in the releasing of his brothers and sisters known as Titans. He didn't learn from his father's mistakes and also decided to eat his heirs. When Zeus is born Gaia hides him from his fathers. This made it possible for Zeus to kill him and take the throne.]]> 2020-09-05 09:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722518148 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722518837 There are multiple parts that make up the underworld. Elysium for the righteous souls like heroes. Tartarus is for the evil souls and it sits at the lowest parts of the underworld.]]> 2020-09-05 09:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722518837 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722520278 The Roman people loved the Pantheon gods so much they kept them. They did this but decided to change there names. Zeus is Greek culture was now Jupiter in Rome.]]> 2020-09-05 09:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722520278 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722520874 Pandora was given a box by Zeus and the only thing she was asked  to do was not open it. Of course she didn't listen and the box released pain, suffering, and disease. When she closed the box she had trapped hope inside.]]> 2020-09-05 09:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722520874 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722521426 Mythology contains the root word mythos which is a Greek word for stories. These stories usually told orally can star the many gods and goddesses along with others important figures of the time. They also depicted creatures like nymphs and sirens.]]> 2020-09-05 09:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722521426 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722522171 They are known for the retelling of stories especially ones involving heroes. There are eight muses each having knowledge about different topics. Most topics consist of the arts and sciences.]]> 2020-09-05 09:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722522171 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722522692 Cerberus is the guard to the gates of the underworld. He makes sure that no living being make it inside.]]> 2020-09-05 09:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722522692 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722523704 Christianity was blended into Greek culture through Greece being invaded by the middle east. When looking at the gods Zeus and his son Perseus have similarities to God and Jesus.This shows that because they share this similarity there would be hope for further exploration into both religions.]]> 2020-09-05 09:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722523704 ashlynjackson1 https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722525358 He is the ferryman on the river Styx named after the Goddess Styx. Charon collects a fee for passage to the gates of the underworld. That is why coins were placed in the dead's mouth.]]> 2020-09-05 09:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ashlynjackson1/d140lvcu1nhqqgcc/wish/722525358