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Greek Mythology and the Olympic Games
Trojan War
Who told the story?
The Greek poet Homer
Who were the main characters?
The Trojan horse was the main character of the Trojan war.
What was it?
A conflict between the kingdoms of Troy and Mycenaean.
what Greek God or Goddess are you?
Hestia, A Greek God
The first olympic games: 5 facts
The Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago in Olympia
Every four years, around 50,000 people came from all over the Greek world to watch
Olympic Games were the biggest sporting event in the ancient calendar.
There were no gold, silver and bronze medals. Winners were given a wreath of leaves and a hero's welcome back home.
The Greeks loved sport and the Olympic Games
Zues
Who is he?
Zeus is the god of the sky in ancient Greek mythology.
What are her characteristics?
Zeus is known for being wise, fair, just, merciful and prudent but also easily angered.
List 4 additional Greek Gods or Goddess that look interesting including their power and characteristics
Apollo
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god of practically everything,the ability to see into the future and power over light
Dionysus
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making wine and causing vines to grow, an ivy wreath, the thyrsus, and the kantharos, a large two-handled goblet
Ares
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can shapeshift into any form he wishes and can teleport himself and others, Ares was reckless, bloodthirsty and brutal
Hades
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stern and pitiless, unmoved by prayer or sacrifice, complete control of the underworld and all its subjects.
4 Gods or Goddess
Athena
Artemis
Aphrodite
Demeter
Hera
Who is she?
The goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth
What are her characteristics?
she is often described as a jealous, vengeful goddess