MYTHS AND LEGENDS

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English Elective Myths and Legends

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Students will be taught the growth and basics of the myths and legends that have been used throughout evolution to entertain and explain natural occurrences in other cultures.Table of ContentsUranus and GaeaCronusRheaZeus HeraAphroditePoseidonThe NymphsThe SirensThe MoiraiThe Beginning : Uranus and GaeaUranusThe sky

They had 12 children the eldest were the Cyclops. In fear that they would rebel against him, Uranus, cast them down into the belly of the Earth. Gaea was saddened by her husbands doing so and encouraged her children to rebel. They successfully overthrew the father, Zeus at the head of the Titans overthrow.GaeaThe earth

Who am i?CronusMarried RheaFeared that his children would one day rise up and rule against him so he swallowed them all one by one when they were born.Rhea gave Cronus a rock in place of Zeus because she wanted her child and did not want him to be swallowedZeus did overthrow Cronus

Rhea (The Great Mother)The wife of CronusLived a sad life, Cronus swallowed all of her childrenWas the mother of Zeus

Zeus (The Supreme God)Master of all Gods and menZeus made his father throw up all of his brothers and sistersZeus ordered the lightning bolt and used them as his weaponZeus was very unfaithful to his wife Hera (also his sister)Zeus and his brothers Poseidon and Hades all drew lots (picked out of a hat) to see who would have which power. Zeus received all powerful, Poseidon ruler of Sea, Heides ruler of underworld.

Hera (The Insecure Wife)Goddess of woman and Marriage (even though hers was unsuccessful)Spent most of her time fighting off Zeuss many mistressesZeus deceived Hera and out of shame shemarried himThe story of echo

Aphrodite (Goddess of Love, Beauty, and FertilityWhen Cronus dismembered his father Uranus, the pieces were cast into the sea and caused a great foam from which Aphrodite sprang forth (birth)Possessed a magic girdleMother of Eros (cupid)

Poseidon (God of Sea)The brother of Zeus The God of the Sea (weapon: triton]He was in love with Demeter to win her love he was to create the most beautiful animal, he was successful and made the horse but was however too late, she had already moved on

The SirensBeautiful woman lured ships into sharp destructive rocks and ultimately death with their beautiful singing.

The MoraiAlso known as the three fatesPast present and futureString represents life when string is spun is birth when string is cut represents death

Hades (a greek mythology video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxNlbDlxCFw