Greek Gods And Goddesses Flashcards

1
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Highest mountain in Greece

A

Mount Olympus

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2
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God of the sky and thunder

A

Zeus

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3
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God of the underworld and the dead

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Hades

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4
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He has ability to strike the earth with his trident

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Poseidon

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5
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He was commonly referred to as the “Father Of The Gods”

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Zeus

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6
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Goddess of love and beauty

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Aphrodite

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7
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He is associated with wealth, particularly the precious metals hidden beneath the earth

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Hades

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8
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____ is the queen of the Gods and Goddesses

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Hera

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9
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Goddess of marriage, ______, and family

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Childbirth, Hera

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10
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He was often shown holding a lightning bolt

A

Zeus

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11
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He is the brother of Zeus and Hades

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Poseidon

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12
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Known as the “Earthshaker”

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Poseidon

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13
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Athena is the goddess of _____?

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Wisdom

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She is often depicted as a wise and powerful warrior, wearing a ____, and carrying a ____, spear and an owl.

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Helmet, shield

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15
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ATHENA

An owl on her shield symbolizes what?

A

Symbol of wisdom

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16
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She is married to her brother Zeus

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Hera

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17
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Hera is often shown wearing a _____, and holding a _____

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Crown, scepter

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18
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A greek goddess that was believed to have been born from the _______, and was often depicted as a beautiful woman.

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Foam of the sea, Aphrodite

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19
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Greek goddess known for being the twin sister of Apollo

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Artemis

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20
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Goddess of the hunt and wilderness

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Artemis

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21
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Artemis is often depicted with a _____, and _____

A

Bow and arrows

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22
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She is also associated with the moon and is known for her independence and love of nature.

23
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He is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship

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Hephaestus

24
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Ares is the Greek God of?

A

War and violence

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He is often depicted as a fierce warrior with a helmet and armor, carrying a spear and shield
Ares
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Greek God known for his love of battle and violence
Ares
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God of music
Apollo
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God of poetry, prophecy, and medicine
Apollo
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He is the protector of young men and the sun
Apollo
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Apollo is often depicted with a _____, or _____ and _____.
lyre, bow and arrow
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Ares was considered as the patron of what?
Patron of soldiers and warriors
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He created beautiful and intricate objects, such as weapons, armor, and jewelry
Hephaestus
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Hermes is known for his _____, and _____
Speed and agility
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Hermes is the God of what?
God of messenger between the gods and mortals
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Goddess of the hearth, home and architecture
Hestia
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Vesta is often associated with warmth, hospitality, and the family unit
Hestia
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Greek Gods and Goddesses
Athena Aphrodite Apollo Artemis Ares Demeter Dionysus Hades Hera Hephaestus Hermes Hestia Poseidon Zeus
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God of wine and celebration
Dionysus
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Bacchus is known for joyful festivities, wine making, and theater
Dionysus
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____ is associated with the changing of the seasons, particularly the transition from summer to autumn
Demeter
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Considered a portector of the home and was often called upon to bless and purify new homes
Hestia
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ROMAN NAMES Jupiter
GREEK NAME Zeus
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GREEK NAME Hestia
ROMAN NAME Vesta
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GREEK NAME Poseidon
ROMAN NAME Neptune
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ROMAN NAME Juno
GREEK NAME Hera
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GREEK NAME Hades
ROMAN NAME Pluto
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ROMAN NAME Venus
GREEK NAME Aphrodite
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ROMAN NAME Ceres
GREEK NAME Demeter
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ROMAN NAME Diana
GREEK NAME Artemis
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GREEK NAME Artemis
ROMAN NAME Diana
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ROMAN NAME Mars
GREEK NAME Ares
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ROMAN NAME Vulcan
GREEK NAME Hephaestus
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GREEK NAME Apollo
ROMAN NAME Apollo
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GREEK NAME Zeus
ROMAN NAME Jupiter