Greek Gods and Goddesses

What is a myth?

• A fictional story with animals and imaginary creatures

• An imaginary story that is funny

• An ancient story that explains, teaches, or entertains

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What makes a myth different from many other kinds of stories?

• A myth always has a happy ending

• A myth includes gods, goddesses, and demigods

• A myth has imaginary creatures

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Greek storytellers were interested in

• moral codes

• traveling and fishing

• Ideas about good and evil

Mythology is the study of

• short stories

• myths

• folklore and fables

Myths are found in every

• culture

• customs

• beliefs and values

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The goddess Demeter is

• Goddess of light and love

• Goddess of love

• Goddess of the harvest

Poseidon is...

• The god of the sea

• The god of the winds

• The god of good fortune

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What is Hera's title?

• Queen of all women

• Queen of the gods

• Queen of Heaven

What is Zeus's symbol?

• thunderbolt

• trident

• helmet and spear

What is Athena's title?

• Goddess of Light and Love

• Goddess of Wisdom

• Goddess of the Sun

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