Greek Mythology and the Olympic Games
List 4 additional Greek Gods or Goddess that look interesting including their power and characteristics
I got Aphrodite on the "Which Greek Goddess Are You?" test
Who is Zeus and Hera and what were their characteristics.
What was the Trojan War and the Trojan Horse? Who told the story? Who were the main characters?
Zeus was king of all gods, controls: thunder, fate, rain, law, and order. He was cruel & always had a bad temper
Hera was the queen of heaven, and was the Goddess of marriage, empire, childbirth, and kings. She was very jealous, and a little cruel by trying to get back at Zeus’ many lovers
Pontus and Thalassa controlled the sea
Erebus was the controlling of darkness
Nesoi and Ouera controlled the islands and mountains
Tartarus was a terrifying pit of devilish hell where souls were tormented
Jeremy Myrtle told the story
The Trojans and the Greeks were the main characters
The Trojan Horse was an 80 foot tall wooden horse that they used to get into the Trojan's city
The first Olympic Games: 5 fun facts
Running was the first event to be included in the Olympic Games
Only men, boys and unmarried girls were allowed to attend the Olympic Games
Before the games started, messengers were sent out to announce a 'sacred truce' or a peace
Long Jump: there was no run-up and jumpers propelled themselves by swinging weights called halteres in their arm
The Greeks loved sports and the Olympic Games were the biggest sporting event in the ancient calendar