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Greek Gods •Greeks were polytheistic or had many gods Mr. O’s favorite books

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Page 1: Greek Gods Greeks were polytheistic or had many gods Mr. O’s favorite books

Greek Gods

• Greeks were polytheistic or had many gods

Mr. O’s favorite books

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Zeus

• Father of all gods• Golden throne on mount Olympus• Master of the world

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Creation of the world• The universe had no shape…this was called Chaos. • After Chaos there were more gods• Gaia= the Earth• Uranus=the sky.

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Gods were a family

• Each had specific powers/responsibilities• Zeus-head of the family• Poseidon-god of the sea• Hera-wife of Zeus/goddess of marriage• Ares-god of war (picture to the right)

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Worship

• Greeks prayed for things they wanted• To feel better if they were sick• Thank gods with animal sacrifices (kill animals)

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Athena’s birth

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Present• Present your page to the class• What are the god’s hobbies/quotes/status?

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Discussion

• How did Greeks view their interactions with the gods?

Poseidon-god of the sea