1.1 greek gods

• Who is Poseidon in Greek mythology?

  Brother of Zeus and god of the seas
• Why was Poseidon important to sailors?

  He was the god of the seas
• In which epic does Poseidon side with the Greeks?

  The Iliad
• Why did Poseidon pursue Odysseus in the Odyssey?

  Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus
• What contest did Poseidon lose?

  The contest for Athens against Athena
• How is Poseidon typically represented in art?

  As a bearded man holding a trident
• Who is Zeus in Greek mythology?

  King of the gods and ruler of the skies
• What did Zeus do after defeating Cronos?

  He took control of the earth
• What domains did Zeus and his brothers control?

  Zeus took the skies, Poseidon the seas, Hades the underworld
• How is Zeus often depicted in art?

  As a bearded man wielding a lightning bolt
• Who is Hades in Greek mythology?

  Ruler of the underworld
• Why is Hades less mentioned in Greek literature?

  He does not have extensive roles in myths
• Who did Hades abduct?

  Persephone
• What is Hades often depicted with in art?

  A cornucopia
• Who is Hera in Greek mythology?

  Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
• How does Hera respond to Zeus' infidelities?

  She takes revenge on his lovers and children
• What is Hera typically depicted wearing in art?

  A diadem
• Who is Athena in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of war and wisdom
• How was Athena born?

  She sprang from Zeus' head
• What does Athena represent in contrast to Ares?

  Athena represents tactics, Ares represents violence
• What is Athena often depicted with in art?

  An owl and a helmet
• Who is Demeter in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of agriculture and the harvest
• Why was Demeter important to the Greeks?

  They depended on agriculture for survival
• What is Demeter depicted holding in art?

  A bundle of wheat or flowers
• Who is Hestia in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of the home and hearth
• What was Hestia's role in Greek households?

  Every sacrifice began with an offering to her
• How is Hestia typically depicted in art?

  With a veiled head
• Who is Hephaistos in Greek mythology?

  God of metalworking and fire
• What is unique about Hephaistos' birth?

  He was born with a limp
• How is Hephaistos often depicted in art?

  With a hammer
• Who is Aphrodite in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of love and beauty
• How did Aphrodite influence the Trojan War?

  She gave Helen to Paris, causing conflict
• What happened when Hephaistos caught Aphrodite and Ares?

  He ensnared them in an unbreakable net
• How is Aphrodite often depicted in art?

  Rising from a sea shell
• Who is Artemis in Greek mythology?

  Goddess of hunting and wildlife
• What is Artemis associated with?

  The moon, as twin sister of Apollo
• How is Artemis typically depicted in art?

  With a bow and arrow
• Who is Apollo in Greek mythology?

  God of music and the arts
• What are Apollo's main responsibilities?

  Music, arts, education, archery, prophecies
• How is Apollo typically depicted in art?

  With a bow and arrow, and lyre