Owen Greek Gods and Goddesses by Owen Blat

Owen Greek Gods and Goddesses by Owen Blat https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk Students: Click "remake" and create your own for the assignment. en-us 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC 2025-12-20 03:40:46 UTC hello@padlet.com The Trojan War oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156884
Reason for the War: According to classical sources, the war began after the abduction (or elopement) of Queen Helen of Sparta by the Trojan prince Paris. Helen's jilted husband Menelaus convinced his brother Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, to lead an expedition to retrieve her The siege, which was punctuated by skirmishes and battles including the deathsof Hector and Achilles, lasted for more than ten years. It ended when the Greek armies withdrew from the camp, leaving behind a large wooden horse outside the gates of Troy. There was plenty of debate, and unheeded warnings by Cassandra, Priam’s daughter, the Trojans pulled the wooden horse into their city.
Major Parties Involved: On the Greek side were Agamemnon, Achilles, Odysseus and Ajax. The Trojans had Paris and Hector. The Olympian gods also participated, some on each side.
The Trojan Horse Explained: so the wooden horse was presented as a gift and was brought into the city of Troy and when night came they came out from the inside of the wooden horse
Outcome of the War: Gods never forget and hardly forgive. The surviving Greek heroes learned this the hard way because although they were victorious, most of them were severely punished for their transgressions. In fact, only a few of them would make it back to their homes – and they would only do so after several exploits and adventures. Even fewer would receive a warm welcome home because they were either exiled into oblivion or being killed by their loved one – in some cases, both.
Great Heroes of the War: see above
Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.theoi.com/articles/what-was-the-cause-of-the-trojan-war/]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156884 Zeus oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156885 Zeus, in ancient Greek religion, chief deityof the pantheon, a sky and weather god who was identical with the Roman god Jupiter. His name may be related to that of the sky god Dyaus of the ancient Hindu Rigveda. Zeus was regarded as the sender of thunderand lightning, rain, and winds, and his traditional weapon was the thunderbolt. He was called the father (i.e., the ruler and protector) of both gods and men. ZEUS was the King of the Gods and the god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate, and kingship. He was depicted as a regal, mature man with a sturdy figure and dark beard
Relationship to Zeus: is Zeus
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Symbol the lighting bolt which was his main weapon too His usual attributes were a lightning bolt, a royal sceptre and an eagle.
Source https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Zeus.html]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156885 Poseidon oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156886 God of Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters. The name Poseidon means either “husband of the earth” or “lord of the earth.”
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Symbol The trident is Poseidon's main symbol because its three-pronged fork resembles a fisherman's spear, which represents his power over the sea
Source of Information (Website URL): https://uw.manifoldapp.org/read/poseidon/section/1ac91733-308f-4cd6-acd9-2c6d6ea9de6f]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156886 Hestia oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156888 Goddess of She was worshipped chiefly as goddess of the family hearth and FIRE Hestia was the Greek virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and hospitality In her role as a protector of the family and political community, sacrifices and offerings were regularly made to Hestia at the hearth within each private home and at the town or city's public hearth. To the Romans, the goddess was known as Vesta.Hestia was the goddess of the hearth, home, domesticity, family and state. The very name Hestia means hearth, fireplace or altar. She had to do with the affairs of the family and the home but also with the civic affairs. In ancient Greece, her official sanctuary was in the prytaneum, the public hearth of the city. Any time a new colony or town was founded, flames from Hestia’s public hearth would be carried to light the hearth in the new colony.
Relationship to Zeus: sister
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Symbol fire because she was the goodies of hearth and fireHestia’s symbols are the hearth and its flames.
Source of Information (Website URL): https://symbolsage.com/hestia-hearth-greek-goddess/]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156888 Hermes oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156889 God of Hermes was the ancient Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. Both in literature and cult Hermes was constantly associated with the protection of cattle and sheep, and he was often closely connected with deities of vegetation
Relationship to Zeus: son but mother not Hera
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Symbol immediately recognizable by four attributes: a broad-brimmed hat (petasos), winged sandals (talaria), a purse, and a herald’s wand (kerykeion, or caduceus in Latin). Hermes’ wand – a short-winged staff, entangled by two identical serpents
Source: https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hermes/hermes.html
Again with the link i dont know whats going on ]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156889 Hera oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156890 Hera, in ancient greek religion , a daughter of the Titans crounus and rhea, sister-wife of zues, and queen of the Olympian gods. In general, Hera was worshipped in two main capacities: (1) as consort of Zeus and queen of heaven and (2) as goddess of marrige and of the life of women. The second sphere naturally made her the protectress of women in childbirth, and she bore the title of Eileithyia, the birth goddess,
Relationship to Zeus: sister AND wife ew
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Symbol Pomegranate – a symbol of fertility. Cuckoo – a symbol of Zeus’ love for Hera, as he had turned himself into a cuckoo to worm his way into her bedroom. Peacock – a symbol of immortality and beauty Diadem – a symbol of royalty and nobility Scepter – also a symbol of royalty, power and authority Throne – another symbol of royalty and power Lion – represents her power, strength and immortality Cow –a nurturing animal As a symbol, Hera represented fidelity, loyalty, marriage and the ideal woman. Although she was driven to commit vengeful acts, she always remained faithful to Zeus. This strengthens Hera’s connection to marriage, family and faithfulness, making her a universal wife and mother figure.

Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hera

]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156890 Hephaestus oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156891 God of Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of blacksmiths, metalworking, carpenters, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metallurgy, fire (compare, however, with Hestia), and volcanoes. As god of fire, Hephaestus became the divine smith and patron of craftsmen; the natural volcanic or gaseous fires already connected with him were often considered to be his workshops.
Relationship to Zeus: another incest baby! He’s the son.
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Symbol In art Hephaestus was generally represented as a middle-aged bearded man, although occasionally a younger, beardless type is found. He usually wore a short sleeveless tunic and a round close-fitting cap on his unkempt hair. Hephaestus' work as the foremost blacksmith explains his symbol: the anvil, the hammer and the pincers. The pincers are used to insert and remove objects from the fire of his forges, while the anvil provides a surface to work on using the hammer to fashion all manner of objects this god could produce.

Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hephaestus

]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156891 Hades oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156892 Hades, Greek Aïdes (“the Unseen”), also called Pluto or Pluton (“the Wealthy One” or “the Giver of Wealth”), in ancient Greek religion, god of the underworld. Hades was a son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and brother of the deities Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia. Hades means “The Unseen One” – a suitable name since Hades is the ruler of the invisible world.
Relationship to Zeus: brother (finally not an incest baby
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Symbol Hades had many symbols. They most often included items related to his myths. For example, the god had a connection to pomegranates, snakes, dogs, chariots, and more. However, symbols like white poplar and cypress trees also represented the god of the Underworld. Hades’ main symbols were cornucopia and royal scepters.
Hades’ Sacred Animals

Hades’ main sacred animals were screech owls while others include horses, cattle, sheep, and serpents.
Hades Sacred Plants

Pomegranates, with which he tricked Persephone into being forced to return to the underworld, cypress trees, mint, narcissus flowers, and white poplars are known as Hades’ sacred plants.
Source: https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hades/hades.html (idk why the link wont work)

]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156892 Dionysus oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156893 God of Originally Dionysus was the Greek god of fertility. Later, he came to be known chiefly as the god of wine and pleasure. a nature god of fruitfulness and vegetation, especially known as a god of wine and ecstasy As Dionysus apparently represented the sap, juice, or lifeblood element in nature, lavish festal orgia (rites) in his honour
Relationship to Zeus: son born twice? Again how do you get born twice?
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Symbol Dionysus, much like other Greek Gods, has several symbols associated with his divinity. These include pine cones and pine trees, as he is often depicted with a pine cone staff, the ivy plant, from his depictions of dawning a wreath of ivy leaves, and of course a challis of wine and grape vines. He also holds the sacred animals of a panther/leopard, tiger, bull and serpent, all depending on the time period of his depiction.
Source of Information (Website URL): https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-greek-god-dionysus-mythology-facts-quiz.html?scrlybrkr=64989998]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156893 Demeter oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156894 goddess of agriculture Demeter appeared most commonly as a grain goddess. Demeter also appeared as a goddess of health, birth, and marriage. Demeter (Roman counterpart Ceres) reigns over grain and the fertility of the entire earth, making her an important figure for peasants and farmers.
In addition to being the goddess of the harvest, she also presided over sacred law as well as the cycle of life and death that nature goes through Demeter was often worshipped more generally as an earth goddess. She is sometimes represented as having hair made of snakes and holding a dove and a dolphin which was thought to perhaps symbolize her dominion over the Underworld, water, and air. She was known to bless the harvesters and an apt modern-day term for her would be “Mother Earth”. Her close connection with her daughter also strengthened this association of Demeter as a mother.
Relationship to Zeus: sister and consort
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Symbol Her attributes were connected chiefly with her character as goddess of agriculture and vegetation—ears of grain, the mystic basket filled with flowers, grain, and fruit of all kinds. The pig was her favourite animal, and as a chthonian (underworld) deity she was accompanied by a snake. In Greek art Demeter resembled hera, but she was more matronly and of milder expression; her form was broader and fuller. She was sometimes riding in a chariot drawn by horses or dragons, sometimes walking, or sometimes seated upon a throne, alone or with her daughter. Cornucopia – This refers to the horn of plenty, a symbol of her status as the goddess of fertility and agriculture. She is associated with abundance and plenty. Wheat – Demeter is often portrayed holding a sheaf of wheat. This reflects her role as the goddess of Agriculture. Torch – The torches associated with Demeter symbolize the torches she carried when looking for her daughter across the globe. It strengthens her association as mother, protector and nourisher. Bread – Since ancient times, bread has symbolized food and nourishment. As one of Demeter’s symbols, bread signifies that she provides abundance and food. Lotus Staff – Sometimes Demeter is shown carrying a lotus staff, but what this means exactly is unclear. Pig – Pigs were often chosen as sacrifices for Demeter to ensure that the earth remained fertile. Serpent – The serpent was the most sacred creature for Demeter, as it represented rebirth, regeneration, fertility and healing. Demeter’s chariot was drawn by a pair of winged serpents.

Demeter is depicted as a calm, kind and compassionate mother-figure, but she could also exact revenge when necessary.
Source of Information (Website URL):https://symbolsage.com/demeter-agriculture-goddess/

]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156894 Athena oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156895 Goddess of Athena was the goddess of battle strategy, and wisdom, the city protectress, goddess of war, handicraft, and practical reason Athena became the goddess of crafts and skilled peacetime pursuits in general. She was particularly known as the patroness of spinning and weaving. In the Iliad, Athena is the divine form of the heroic, martial ideal: she personifies excellence in close combat, victory, and glory. The qualities that lead to victory are found on the breastplate, that Athena wears when she goes to war: fear, strife, defense, and assault.
Relationship to Zeus: daughter but had no mother? I dont how how that works exactly.
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Symbol The owl is considered Athena's sacred animal, the source of her wisdom and judgment. It is telling, too, that the animal most associated with her has such exceptional night vision, symbolizing Athena's ability to "see" when others cannot. Athena was customarily portrayed wearing body amor and a helmet and carrying a shield and a lance. The olive tree was the symbol of Athens, the city for which Athena was a protector many ancient Greek amphorae (tall jars with two handles and a narrow neck) have been found decorated with both roosters and Athena. In some myths, Athena's aegis not a goat shield at all, but a cloak trimmed with serpents that she uses as a protective cover. She has also been depicted carrying a staff or spear around which a snake winds. The dove and the eagle could either symbolize victory in war or the meting out of justice in non-combative ways.
Source of Information (Website URL):]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156895 Artemis oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156896 God of Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth Her character and function varied greatly from place to place, but, apparently, behind all forms lay the goddess of wild nature, who danced Artemis embodied the sportsman’s ideal, so besides killing game she also protected it, especially the young
Relationship to Zeus: daughter
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Symbol Artemis’s most familiar form was as Mistress of Animals. Poets and artists usually pictured her with the stag or hunting dog Artemis' symbols also included a bow and arrow, a quiver, and hunting knives, and the deer and the cypress were sacred to her.
Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Artemis-Greek-goddess]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156896 Ares oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156897 God of Ares, in greek religion , god of war or, more properly, the spirit of battle. unlike Athena, he represents merely its destructive capacity and is typically the personification of sheer violence and brutality. Consequently, he was loved neither by gods nor by men.
Relationship to Zeus: son
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Symbol In art, Ares is usually represented wearing a helmet, a shield and either a sword or a spear. He drives a four-horse chariot and is accompanied by dogs or vultures. Ares' symbols were the Sword, the Spear, the Shield, the Helmet and the Chariot.
Source: https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Aris/aris.html

]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156897 Apollo oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156898 Apollo was the god of divine distance—the god who made mortals aware of their own guilt and purified them of it, who presided over religious law and the constitutions of cities, and who communicated with mortals his knowledge of the future and the will of his father, Zeus. He was also a god of crops and herds. Apollo is also the Greek God of the sun, light, music, truth, healing, poetry, and prophesy
Relationship to Zeus: son
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Symbol Apollo's silver bow and arrow represent his defeat of the monster Python The lyre signifies that Apollo is the god of music The raven is a symbol of Apollo's anger The rays of light that radiate from Apollo's head symbolize that he is the god of the sun The branch of laurels was actually something Apollo wore as a sign of his love for the demigod Daphne The laurel wreath that Apollo wears is a symbol of victory and honor
Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.thoughtco.com/apollo-god-symbols-117070
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Apollo-Greek-mythology]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156898 Aphrodite oblat001 https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156900 Goddess of sexual love and beauty Additionally, Aphrodite was widely worshipped as a goddess of the sea and of seafaring; she was also honoured as a goddess of war However, she was known primarily as a goddess of love and fertility
Relationship to Zeus: daughter
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Symbol A dove to symbolize love and peace and romance, Aphrodite is often depicted with doves around and on her other symbols include pomegranate, swan, and myrtle
Source of Information (Website URL): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Aphrodite-Greek-mythology]]> 2022-12-15 17:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oblat001/svs73sew41maxzdk/wish/2422156900