InTheBeginning,Zeus,Hestia

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IN THE BEGINNING / ZEUS / HESTIA

Copyright 2007 American Classical LeagueMay be reproduced for classroom use

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In The BeginningMatching

This exercise covers material in dAulaires Book of Greek Myths, pp. 9-20

Match the person, place, or thing with the description.

A. the Aegis F. Echidna/Typhon K. Prometheus/EpimetheusB. Amaltheia G. Hades L. RheaC. Zeus H. Metis M. SpritesD. Cronus I. Mount Aetna N. TartarusE. Cyclopes/Hekatonchires* J. Poseidon O. Titans

_____ 1. The Cyclopes made a cap of invisibility for me.

_____ 2. We are the eleven brothers and sisters of Cronus.

_____ 3. The Cyclopes made lightning bolts for me.

_____ 4. I was lord of the universe after Gaea and Uranus ruled.

_____ 5. I am the volcano where Typhon was trapped.

_____ 6. Our names mean forethought and afterthought.

_____ 7. I am Zeus breastplate.

_____ 8. We are the monsters sent by Mother Earth to attack Zeus.

_____ 9. The Cyclopes gave me a trident.

_____ 10. I had horns of plenty.

_____ 11. I am the wife of Cronus and the mother of the six Olympian gods.

_____ 12. I am the dark pit which held the Titans.

_____ 13. We are the monsters who fought with Zeus against the Titans.

_____ 14. I am Zeus first wife who tricked Cronus into eating a magic herb.

_____ 15. We took care of baby Zeus and made noise to cover his cries.

*Throughout this packet, the hundred-handed fifty-headed monsters are referred to by their Greekname, the Hekatonchires.


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Three Puzzles About the WarThis difficult exercise covers material in dAulaires Book of Greek Myths, p. 17

Figure out the number that corresponds to the letter. They are NOT consecutive.One letters number has been provided for you.

The sentences you create will be about gods, Titans, and monsters who participated in the war.

Puzzle #1 Olympians Versus Titans

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z19

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____1 10 16 7 20 19 23 20 8 14 9 18 24

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____20 1 3 7 20 19 23 20 8 14 13 16 3 18 20 24

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Puzzle #2 An Educated Guess


____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____8 10 5 20 12 9 17 12 21 24 17 4 3 9 17 12

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.2 11 22 9 5 22 8 10 5 8 17 12 25 26


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Three Puzzles About the War (continued)

Puzzle #3 Thanks!


____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____2 20 10 21 16 14 3 20 2 9 2 23 7 6

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____, ____ ____ ____21 3 13 21 25 21 11 21 5 21 20 24 2 3 16

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Teachers KeyIn The Beginning

Matching

1. G2. O3. C4. D5. I6. K7. A8. F

9. J10. B11. L12. N13. E14. H15. M

Teachers KeyThree Puzzles About the War

Puzzle #1: Prometheus and Epimetheus joined Zeus.

Puzzle #2: Prometheus had the gift of prophecy.

Puzzle #3: A trident, a cap of invisibility, and lightning bolts were gifts from the Cyclopes.


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In The BeginningCrossword Puzzle


Complete the puzzle by identifying the speaker of each clue on the next page.

WORD BANK

aegis PontusAmaltheia Prometheuscap RheaCronus stoneCyclopes TartarusEchidna Titanessesflint TitansGaea Tridentlightning TyphonMetis Uranus


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In The BeginningCrossword Puzzle Clues

Across

1. Two of my children are Cerberus and the Hydra.4. I am Gaea's second husband.5. I came out of darkness, and I was lonely.6. I am the Titan who became the ruler after Uranus.8. We are the six giant daughters of Uranus and Gaea.10. I am the weapon that the Cyclopes made for Zeus.12. Cronus thought I was a baby because I was wrapped in baby clothes.13. I am the weapon that the Cyclopes made for Poseidon.16. I, the first lord of the universe, married Gaea.17. I am pinned under Mount Aetna.18. I am Zeus' first wife.19. I am the material out of which Gaea made the sickle.

Down2. I am the invisible gift that the Cyclopes made for Hades.3. Ambrosia and nectar flows from my horns.4. I fought on Zeus' side against the Titans because I can look into the future.7. We have only one eye, but we are strong.9. I am the breastplate of Zeus.11. I am the place where Uranus flung the Cyclopes.14. We are the six giant sons of Uranus and Gaea.15. I am married to Cronus.


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Teachers KeyIn The Beginning Crossword


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Out of ChaosCrossword Puzzle


Across Down2. What Metis was the goddess of 1. Cronus' Titaness wife5. Number of sisters that Rhea had 3. What Cronus thought the magic herb would7. Food and drink of the gods (three words) make him10. Second husband of Mother Earth 4. Second lord of the universe

13. First lord of the universe 6. Wife of Uranus15. First children of Mother Earth 8. Home of the gods (2 words)16. Zeus' "nanny" 9. Peaceful age during the early rule of Cronus18. What Greek gods resembled 11. Number of heads on each of the Hekatonchires19. Three strong smiths 12. Island where Zeus grew up

who were not handsome 14. Weapon that Mother Earth gave to Cronus20. Third lord of the universe 17. What the "impenetrable breastplate" was called


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Teachers KeyOut of Chaos


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In the BeginningWord Search


Locate the following words in the puzzle grid. They may be vertical or horizontal.

AMALTHEIA TARTARUS

CRONUS TITANS

CYCLOPES TRIDENT

ECHIDNA TYPHON

GAEA URANUS

METIS ZEUS

RHEA


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Teachers KeyIn the Beginning

Word Search


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The End of the WarWord Search


In this grid, find the words suggested by the clues at the bottom of the page.The words may be backwards, forwards, horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

CLUES

1. Two monsters that Mother Earth sent to fight 13. Goddess of wisdom, war, weaving, olives,against Zeus (three words) and owls

2. Place where Zeus put the Titans after the war 14. God of light and music3. Professions of the Cyclopes (three words) 15. What the Cyclopes built for the gods on Mount Olympus4. Guards at the gates of Tartarus 16. What hid the gods on Mount Olympus

5. God of fire 17. Goddess of the hearth6. Demeter's daughter 18. Titan sent to carry the sky on his shoulders7. Goddess of love 19. Mountain that Typhon planned to hurl at Zeus8. Lord of the sea 20. Lord of the dead9. God of wine 21. The gods' and goddesses' "blood"10. Goddess of the hunt 22. Zeus' queen11. Goddess of the harvest 23. God of war12. Herald of the gods 24. Goddess who wore a gown of iridescent drops


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The End of the WarWord Search

Teachers Key

1. Typhon and Echidna 13. Athena2. Tartarus 14. Apollo3. smiths and masons 15. palace4. Hekatonchires 16. clouds5. Hephaestus 17. Hestia6. Persephone 18. Atlas7. Aphrodite 19. Aetna

8. Poseidon 20. Hades9. Dionysus 21. ichor10. Artemis 22. Hera11. Demeter 23. Ares12. Hermes 24. Iris


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GAEA AND URANUS


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Musical Mythology

Zeus

(Tune: On Top of Old Smoky)

On top of Olympus all covered with cloudGreat Jupiter sits there so mighty and proud.

Hes king of the thunder and lightning and storm.He walks among mortals in various forms.

Hes father of many, for he likes to roam

Among the young ladies, but far from his homeCause Juno is jealous when trouble she sees.

She changes his lovers to rocks, beasts, and trees.

If a mortals in trouble and the gods cant agreeHe holds up his scales for their fate to decree.

But if men do not please him, then theyll get a jolt

For Zeus will take aim with his hot thunderbolt

Liz Hubbard, Sagel, IDSusan Hengelsberg, Perry, NYAnn Edwards, Belle, MO


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HESTIAGoddess of the Hearth

The oldest sister of Zeus, Hestia, is not featured in many myths. Nevertheless, since the hearthwas of utmost importance to the ancients as a source of heat and light, they honored her daily at the

beginning and the ending of every meal. Hestia represented home and family, and thus she is not involvedin any mythological adventures.

There was a public hearth sacred to Hestia in every city. In Rome, six priestesses called theVestals kept perpetual watch over her fire in the temple. The safety of the city of Rome was believed to bedependent upon the continuation of this flame.

One of the few stories that is told about Hestia involves Dionysus. Dionysus was the youngest othe Olympian gods. He was the god of wine, and he brought lots of joy to people. He was also Zeus sonand Zeus really liked him. Zeus wanted him to have a golden throne like the other gods and goddessesBut since Dionysus mother was a mortal woman, Hera became very angry and said she didnt wantDionysus there. When Zeus insisted, Hera sat quietly. The problem was that there were only twelve

thrones in the hall. So Hestia silently got up and went to sit by the hearth. She said that was where shechose to be so Dionysus could have her throne.

Mary Ann TitusWesterville, OH


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Musical Mythology

Vesta

(Tune: It Isnt Any Trouble Just to S-M-I-L-E)

We all know a goddess. She is V-E-S-T-A.We all know a goddess. She is V-E-S-T-A.

Vestal virgins stay awake for Vestas sacred fires sake.We all know a goddess. She is V-E-S-T-A.

The goddess of the hearth is called H-E-S-T-I-A.The goddess of the hearth is called H-E-S-T-I-A.

She sits beside the fire and she never seems to tire.The goddess of the hearth is called H-E-S-T-I-A.

Vesta gladly gave her throne to Dionysus.

Vesta gladly gave her throne to Dionysus.Juno really threw a fit when Bacchus had no place to sit.

Vesta gladly gave her throne to Dionysus.


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REVIEW #1This exercise covers material in dAulaires Book of Greek Myths, pp. 9-23

1. Who makes noise to drown out the cries of baby Zeus? _________________________

2. Gaea is ________________________________________.

3. What does Metis give to Cronus that is supposed to make him strong?

_________________________________________________

4. How many Titans and Titanesses are there? ____________________________

5. Who is Amaltheia? _____________________________________________________

6. What is the distinguishing characteristic of the Cyclopes? ______________________

7. The Titan who chased Uranus away is _________________________.

8. What does Rhea give to Cronus instead of baby Zeus? _______________________

9. What are the Cyclopes two occupations?

__________________________ and ________________________________

10. Uranus is _______________________________________.

11. What do the Cyclopes make for Hades? ____________________________

12. Theft was invented after the _________________________ Age was over.

13. Whom does Cronus marry? ______________________

14. What do the Cyclopes make for Poseidon? ______________________________

15. Whose idea is it to hide baby Zeus and trick Cronus? __________________________

16. Out of the darkness came ____________________ and __________________________.

17. Who is the mother of Cerberus, the Sphinx, and the Chimaera? _________________

18. From Amaltheias hide Zeus makes a _____________________________ called the

_____________________________.

19. Under what mountain is Typhon buried? _________________________________

20. Mother Earth gives Cronus a weapon made of flint. What is it? _______________


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REVIEW #1 (continued)

21. Where does Uranus put the Cyclopes and hundred-handed monsters? ________________

22. Which gods and goddesses does Cronus swallow?

_______________________________ _______________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________

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23. What flows in the gods veins instead of blood? __________________________

24. Which Titans defect and fight on Zeus side during the war between the Olympians

and the Titans? __________________________ and _________________________

25. For whom do the Cyclopes and the hundred-handed monsters fight in the war between

the Olympians and the Titans? __________________________________

26. What do the Cyclopes make for Zeus? _______________________________________

27. Who is Zeus first wife? __________________________________

28. Since Cronus fears that his children will want to rule the universe, he

__________________________________ them.

29. Where does Zeus put the Titans when he defeats them? __________________________

30. Which Titan carries the sky on his shoulders? ____________________________

31. What flows from Amaltheias horns? _________________________________ and

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32. Who sends Typhon and Echidna to fight against Zeus? ___________________________

33. On what mountain do the gods and goddesses live? ____________________________

34. To what island does Rhea take Zeus? __________________________________

35. Whom does Mother Earth marry after Uranus departs? _________________________

36. Which goddess is the rainbow? _________________________

37. Three sets of children born to Gaea and Uranus are ____________________________,

_______________________________, and _________________________________


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Teachers KeyREVIEW #1

1. sprites2. Mother Earth3. magic herb4. twelve six of each5. the goat who nursed baby Zeus6. one eye7. Cronus8. a rock9. smiths and masons10. Father Sky11. cap of invisibility12. Golden

13. Rhea14. trident15. Mother Earth16. Gaea and Uranus17. Echidna18. breastplate, aegis19. Aetna20. sickle21. Tartarus22. Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hestia, Hera23. ichor24. Prometheus and Epimetheus25. Zeus and the Olympians26. thunderbolts27. Metis28. swallows29. Tartarus30. Atlas31. ambrosia and nectar32. Mother Earth33. Olympus34. Crete35. Pontus36. Iris37. Titans, Cyclopes, Hekatonchires (hundred-handed monsters)

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