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    MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE

    THE GODS, GODDESS AND


    THE EARLIEST HEROES
    PRESENTED BY CATHLYN M. HILIG
    THE GODS AND GODDESSES
    zeus
    (JUPITER)

    The king of the gods, ruler of the sky


    and thunder. He's often depicted with
    a lightning bolt.
    POSEIDON
    (NEPTUNE)

    God of the sea, earthquakes, and


    horses. He usually carries a trident.
    HADES
    (PLUTO)

    Hades is the boss of the underworld,


    where dead people go. He's like the
    manager of the afterlife.
    HESTIA
    (VESTA)

    Hestia is the goddess of home and


    family. She's like the guardian of the
    cozy and happy feelings you get at
    home.
    HERA
    (JUNO)

    Zeus's sister and wife, she's the queen


    of the gods, associated with marriage
    and family.
    ARES
    (MARS)

    God of war, known for his aggressive


    and violent nature.
    ATHENA
    (MINERVA)

    Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and


    strategic planning. Often depicted
    with an owl and a shield.
    APOLLO

    God of music, poetry, prophecy, and


    healing. He's often shown with a lyre.
    APHRODITE
    (VENUS)

    Goddess of love and beauty, born


    from sea foam. She often influences
    romantic relationships.
    HERMES
    (MERCURY)

    Messenger of the gods, associated


    with travel, commerce, and cunning.
    He wears winged sandals and a
    helmet.
    ARTEMIS
    (DIANA)

    Twin sister of Apollo, she's the


    goddess of the hunt and the moon.
    HEPHAESTUS
    (VULCAN)

    God of fire and craftsmanship,


    responsible for creating weapons and
    armor for the gods.
    THE EARLIEST HEROES
    prometheus

    Promethues is a clever Titan who gave


    humans fire, which was a big deal. He
    got in trouble for this because it
    wasn't allowed.
    prometheus and io

    Prometheus, a Titan in Greek


    mythology, stole fire from the gods to
    benefit humanity. because of that eus
    punish him. Io, a mortal priestess, was
    turned into a cow by Zeus to protect
    her from Hera's jealousy.
    europa
    Europa was a Phoenician princess, she
    is the daughter of King Agenor of
    Phoenicia and his consort Telephassa.

    she is considered a moon goddess.


    europa

    Europa, a Phoenician princess, was


    seduced by Zeus disguised as a bull,
    leading to her abduction.
    narcissus
    Narcissus was a beautiful youth known
    for his exceptional beauty. He was the
    son of the river god Cephissus and the
    nymph Liriope.
    narcissus
    Narcissus, a beautiful youth, fell in love
    with his own reflection, eventually
    turning into a flower. These myths
    explore themes of defiance,
    transformation, and the consequences
    of divine interactions.
    thank you !

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