Greek Mythology Flashcards
Zeus Sphere of Influence
Justice and Order and Sky
Zeus Nickname
Jove / Jupiter
Zeus Iconography
Eagle, Bulls, Lightening bolts, clouds, Oak Trees
Zeus Characteristics
Shape changes, many siblings, can be swayed, soft-hearted, womanizer
Zeus’ Women - Europa
Zeus turns into a bull. Has his way with her, makes Minoans. Europe is named after her.
Zeus’ Women - Princess Io
Zeus comes in a cloud form, has his way with her, turns her into a cow. Hera gets jealous and puts 100 Eyed Dog. Zeus gets Hermes to kill dog. Hera puts the 100 eyes on peacock.
Zeus’ Women - Danae
Danae’s dad locks her in basement because prophecy said her son would overrule him. Zeus comes in form of golden shower rain, has his way with her, and Perseus is born. 1/2 man, 1/2 god.
Zeus’ Women - Alchena
Alch’s hubby goes to front line, Zeus impersonates him, has his way with her, gives birth to Hercules and Iphicles
Hera Sphere of Influence
marriage, protector of women
Hera Nickname
Cow Eyed Goddess / Juno
Hera Iconography
Crown, scepter, peacock, cow
Poseidon Sphere of Influence
God of the Sea
Poseidon Nickname
The Earth Shaker / Neptune
Poseidon Iconography
Ocean, Trident, Horses, Blue
Poseidon characteristics
Brother of Zeus, father of strange sea creatures such as Pegasus, marries Amphitrite. He had affair with Medusa in Athena’s temple.