Post on 16-Dec-2015
Watch this short video that covers several of the ancient Greek gods and goddess that we will be studying. Click to watch.
http://www.history.com/topics/greek-mythology/videos#greek-gods
Family TreeCronus Rhea
Demeter Zeus Hera Poseidon Hades
Cronus and Rhea were the parents of Demeter, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Hades.
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Zeus Family TreeZeus Metis
Athena
Zeus Hera
Ares
Zeus Leto
Zeus had many wives. Metis, Hera, and Leto are a few. Zeus had children with each woman. The children are listed with their parents.
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Artemis Apollo
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Demeter
Roman name: CeresTitle: Goddess of the HarvestSymbol: Wheat sheaf or torchParents: Cronus & Rhea
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Zeus
Roman name: JupiterTitle: King of the GodsSymbol: Thunderbolt, scepter, throneMarried to: Hera is his queenParents: Cronus & Rhea
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Hera
Roman name: JunoTitle: Goddess of MarriageSymbols: peacocks & wedding veilMarried to: ZeusParents: Cronus & Rhea
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Poseidon
Roman name: NeptuneTitle: God of the SeasSymbols: trident, horse, bullMarried to: Medusa, then EuryaleParents: Cronus & Rhea
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Hades
Roman name: PlutoTitle: God of the UnderworldSymbols: cap of darknessMarried to: Medusa, then EuryaleParents: Cronus & Rhea
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Athena
Roman name: MinervaTitle: Goddess of WisdomSymbols: olive tree, owl, & snakeParents: Zeus & Metis
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Ares
Roman name: MarsTitle: God of WarSymbols: swordParents: Zeus & Hera
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Artemis
Roman name: DianaTitle: Goddess of the HuntSymbols: bow & arrow, quailParents: Zeus & Leto
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Apollo
Roman name: ApolloTitle: God of MusicSymbols: lyre, hawk, & fawnParents: Zeus & Leto
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Question Section
Test your knowledge of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses you have just studied.
Back to study On to questions
Who are the parents of Ares?
A. Zeus & MetisB. Cronus & RheaC. Zeus & LetoD. Zeus & Hera
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Zeus is……?
A. The God of MusicB. The God of the SeasC. The God of the UnderworldD. The King of Gods
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References
A&E TelevisionNetworks. (2013). Retrieved June 14, 2013 from,
http://www.history.com/topics/greek-mythology/videos#greek-gods
Napoli, D. (2011). Treasury of Greek mythology: classic stories of gods,
goddesses, heroes & monsters. New York: Scholastic Inc.