Gods of the Trojan War

Match the following to the correct god/goddess

a

b

c

d

Aphrodite

Apollo

Zeus

Ares

Who am I?

A chief urger of battle against the Trojans; intervenes in many disguises to injure Trojans or protect Greeks

Who am I?

Mother and fierce protector of Achilles; asked the god Hephaestus to make a suit of armour for Achilles

Who am I?

Schemes with other gods to defeat

Troy; never forgave Paris for choosing

Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess

Organise the gods into those who supported the Trojans and those who supported the Greeks

Groups:

(a) Trojan Supporters

,

(b) Greek Supporters

• thetis

• ares

• aphrodite

• hera

• zeus

• athena

• poseidon

• apollo