Greek Mythology Flashcards

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Zeus Sphere of Influence

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Justice and Order and Sky

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Zeus Nickname

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Jove / Jupiter

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Zeus Iconography

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Eagle, Bulls, Lightening bolts, clouds, Oak Trees

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Zeus Characteristics

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Shape changes, many siblings, can be swayed, soft-hearted, womanizer

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Zeus’ Women - Europa

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Zeus turns into a bull. Has his way with her, makes Minoans. Europe is named after her.

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Zeus’ Women - Princess Io

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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.

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Zeus’ Women - Danae

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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.

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Zeus’ Women - Alchena

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Alch’s hubby goes to front line, Zeus impersonates him, has his way with her, gives birth to Hercules and Iphicles

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Hera Sphere of Influence

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marriage, protector of women

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Hera Nickname

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Cow Eyed Goddess / Juno

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Hera Iconography

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Crown, scepter, peacock, cow

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Poseidon Sphere of Influence

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God of the Sea

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Poseidon Nickname

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The Earth Shaker / Neptune

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Poseidon Iconography

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Ocean, Trident, Horses, Blue

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Poseidon characteristics

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Brother of Zeus, father of strange sea creatures such as Pegasus, marries Amphitrite. He had affair with Medusa in Athena’s temple.

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