Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Things to Know for the Test on Greek Mythology



Things to Know for the Test on Greek Mythology
The Major Greek Gods
Be able to match the major 14 Greek Gods with their symbols and what each was in charge of.
Be able to tell about the ten-year war between the Olympians and the Titans.  
Each of the two Olympians over war had a different specialty.  Who were they and what specialty did each have?
How were the evils released into the world?
In the Greek Creation Story, what did the genealogy (family tree) look like?
Know about the Apple of Discord and which Goddesses were involved.
Were any of the major Greek Gods considered to be evil? 
What did Prometheus do that led to his punishment?  How was he punished?
What was the origin of Aphrodite?

Minor Gods and Monsters
Perseus went on a quest. Who gave him directions?
There were several famous groups of three “ladies.”  Who were they and what were their unique qualities and  jobs
What are the Roman names of the Greek gods and goddesses?
What group inspired art?
Which group would receive many invitations to parties and weddings?
Who personified death?
Who turned into a bunch of reeds and why?
Who was the god/goddess of dreams?
Who was the god/goddess of strife and discord?
Who was the god/goddess of victory?

Heroes
Know about the Trojan War, a flying horse, The Argo,  Hercules Labors,
We will learn about nine heroes.  What was the most famous adventure of each? 

What is the difference between Greek heroes and modern heroes? 

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