GREEK GODS/GODDESSES

(Written Report)

 

For the Greek Project this year, you will “become” a god or goddess.  Use the questions below to help in your research of your god/goddess.

 

1.  Name of your god/goddess?
2. For each “Greek” god/goddess – there is also a “Roman” god/goddess – what is the Roman name for your god/goddess?
3. Family tree?  Who are they related to?
4. Where does the character come from? 
5. What are the superhuman qualities, strengths or talents he/she possesses?
6. What symbols represent your god/goddess?
7. What are the personality quirks or flaws?
8. Give a brief summary of the myth related to your god/goddess.
9. What  is the outcome of the story.
10. What moral lesson does he/she teach (if any?)

 

 

Below is a list of websites you may use to obtain information on your God/Goddess            Ancient Greece Hotlist:    Mythology  

 

 

http://www.mythweb.com/index.html

contains an encyclopedia, highlights several gods and heroes

 

http://www.pantheon.org/areas/mythology/europe/greek/articles.html

 

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm

contains myths (stories) and background on select gods

 

http://www.theoi.com/index.htm

encyclopedia; charts attributes, symbols, etc. of gods

 

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/myths.html&edu=elem

Elementary readings of select gods