...In Ancient Greece they worshipped gods and goddesses. Each god and goddesses represent something in nature. For example; Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades(the Big Three) each represented something very significant. Zeus represented the sky, thunder/lightning and thunderstorms. He was also the King of Gods and King of the Sky. Roman form: Jupiter. Poseidon represented the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. He’s considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody, and greedy gods. He’s also known to be very vengeful when insulted. Roman form: Neptune. Hades represents the Underworld, dead, and all the riches of the earth. He’s married to goddess Persephone, daughter of Demeter. He’s often described as stern and unyielding, unmoved by prayer and sacrifice....
Words: 1014 - Pages: 5
...List of Greek Gods and Goddesses - A Achelois - One of the moon goddesses. Achelous - The patron god of the Achelous river. Aeolus - (a.k.a. Aeolos, Aiolos, Aiolus, Eolus) God of air and the winds. Aether - (a.k.a. Aither, Akmon, Ether) God of light and the atmosphere. Alastor - God of family feuds. Alcyone - One of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Alectrona - Early Greek goddess of the sun. Amphitrite - (a.k.a. Salacia) The wife of Poseidon and a Nereid. Antheia - Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, and marshes. Aphaea - (a.k.a. Aphaia) A Greek goddess who was worshipped exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. Aphrodite - (a.k.a. Anadyomene, Turan, Venus) Goddess of love and beauty. Apollo - (a.k.a. Apollon, Apulu, Phoebus) God of the sun, music, healing, and herding. Ares - (a.k.a. Enyalius, Mars, Aries) God of chaotic war. Aristaeus - (a.k.a. Aristaios) Patron god of animal husbandry, bee-keeping, and fruit trees. Artemis - (a.k.a. Agrotora, Amarynthia, Cynthia, Kourotrophos, Locheia, Orthia, Phoebe, Potnia Theron) Goddess of the moon, hunting, and nursing. Asclepius - (a.k.a. Aesculapius, Asklepios) God of health and medicine. Astraea - The Star Maiden - a goddess of justice, included in Virgo and Libra mythologies. Até - Goddess of mischief. Athena - (a.k.a. Asana, Athene, Minerva, Menerva) Goddess of wisdom, poetry, art, and the strategic side of war...
Words: 766 - Pages: 4
...List of Greek Gods and Goddesses - A • Achelois - One of the moon goddesses. • Achelous - The patron god of the Achelous river. • Aeolus - (a.k.a. Aeolos, Aiolos, Aiolus, Eolus) God of air and the winds. • Aether - (a.k.a. Aither, Akmon, Ether) God of light and the atmosphere. • Alastor - God of family feuds. • Alcyone - One of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione. • Alectrona - Early Greek goddess of the sun. • Amphitrite - (a.k.a. Salacia) The wife of Poseidon and a Nereid. • Antheia - Goddess of gardens, flowers, swamps, and marshes. • Aphaea - (a.k.a. Aphaia) A Greek goddess who was worshipped exclusively at a single sanctuary on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. • Aphrodite - (a.k.a. Anadyomene, Turan, Venus) Goddess of love and beauty. • Apollo - (a.k.a. Apollon, Apulu, Phoebus) God of the sun, music, healing, and herding. • Ares - (a.k.a. Enyalius, Mars, Aries) God of chaotic war. • Aristaeus - (a.k.a. Aristaios) Patron god of animal husbandry, bee-keeping, and fruit trees. • Artemis - (a.k.a. Agrotora, Amarynthia, Cynthia, Kourotrophos, Locheia, Orthia, Phoebe, Potnia Theron) Goddess of the moon, hunting, and nursing. • Asclepius - (a.k.a. Aesculapius, Asklepios) God of health and medicine. • Astraea - The Star Maiden - a goddess of justice, included in Virgo and Libra mythologies. • Até - Goddess of mischief. • Athena - (a.k.a. Asana, Athene, Minerva, Menerva) Goddess of wisdom, poetry...
Words: 1637 - Pages: 7
...Comparing Gods and Goddesses HUM/105 June 15, 2011 Comparing Gods and Goddesses Myths are narrative stories that describe the creation of the world and how the first humans came into existence. According to Leonard and McClure (2004), human societies began as goddess-oriented and matrifocal (women-centered). Human societies evolved from primitive beginnings to a superior culture system of patriarchy (Leonard & McClure, 2004, p. 104). Although myths may differ from culture to culture, common elements and roles exist in each myth. In today’s society, myths and legends are fantasy-filled tales from ancient societies long gone. Therefore, Team A will describe the elements and functions of goddess myths, and compare two myths of the female divine from different cultures. Second, the team will describe the elements and functions of god myths, and compare two myths of the male divine from different cultures. Last, the team will summarize the elements and functions shared by both divines. According to the euhemerist Gimbutus, goddesses have three basic roles life, death, and regeneration (Leonard & McClure, 2004, p. 114). The goddesses of life are Mother Earth, nature, sea, and universe. These goddesses are nurturers and overseers of security and contentment, prosperity and growth, and creativity and artistry. The mother earth goddesses are creators of earth and universe, such as Gaia of the ancient Greeks, and Tellus of the Romans. These two Earth goddesses gave birth...
Words: 1828 - Pages: 8
...Greek and Roman Gods | | | Roman Colosseum | | Roman Gods | | | Greek and Roman Gods * Facts and information the deities of the Romans and the Greeks * Religion and Mythology of the Romans and Greeks * Facts and interesting information about the gods and goddesses of the Greeks and Romans * History, Facts and Information about the religion and deities of the Greeks and Romans * Different Greek Names in the religion and Mythology of the Romans * List of Names and Table of Names | | | | | | Greek and Roman Gods History, Facts and Information about Greek and Roman Gods The content of this article provides interesting mythology, facts and information about Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses. The Greek and Roman Gods worshipped by the two nations had similar roles and duties. However, their names were different. The religion of the Romans differed in some respects from that of the Greeks. For information regarding the differences between the Greek and Roman religion please click the following link:Greek and Roman Religion Different Names of Greek and Roman Gods - Mythology In the mythology of the Romans there are separate Latin and Greek names for one imagined divinity. Examples of these separate names are "Ares" of the Greeks and "Mars" of the Latins, "Poseidon" of the Greeks is "Neptunus" of the Latins, "Aphrodite" of the Greeks is "Venus" of the Latins. More names of Greek and gods of the Romans are shown in the list on the following table...
Words: 874 - Pages: 4
...like we have today, the Ancient Greeks created their own answers about the world and what their place was in it. Over 2000 years ago the Greeks created the names and ideas of a myth and mythology. What they created were tales that are now known as myths. “A myth is a story based on tradition” (“Myths and Heroes” PBS.). Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines myth as, “a usually traditional l story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon.” (Def.1a). These myths described the values and feelings that bounded members of society. The stories explained,...
Words: 1162 - Pages: 5
...GreekMythology.com has information on all subjects of Greek Mythology, including details on Greek Gods and Greek Goddesses, Greek Myths and Greek Heroes like Achilles and Hercules. It also has full text of Greek Mythology and Literature books. You can freely use all information in this site for term papers, research papers, college essays and homework papers. Click on the links below for further info.GreekMythology.com has information on all subjects of Greek Mythology, including details on Greek Gods and Greek Goddesses, Greek Myths and Greek Heroes like Achilles and Hercules. It also has full text of Greek Mythology and Literature books. You can freely use all information in this site for term papers, research papers, college essays and homework papers. Click on the links below for further info.GreekMythology.com has information on all subjects of Greek Mythology, including details on Greek Gods and Greek Goddesses, Greek Myths and Greek Heroes like Achilles and Hercules. It also has full text of Greek Mythology and Literature books. You can freely use all information in this site for term papers, research papers, college essays and homework papers. Click on the links below for further info.GreekMythology.com has information on all subjects of Greek Mythology, including details on Greek Gods and Greek Goddesses, Greek Myths and Greek Heroes like Achilles and Hercules. It also has full text of Greek Mythology and Literature books. You can freely use all information in this...
Words: 261 - Pages: 2
...Greek Mythology vs. Roman Mythology Behold the mighty power of Zeus! Perhaps you would yell out the name Jupiter instead. Depending in which era and land you lived would dictate which name you would praise. Both civilizations believed in the same Gods, but gave them different names. The physical attributes of the Gods’ is one aspect of religion that the two cultures did not agree on. The afterlife is also a belief shared by the two cultures, while the path to which and the purpose on earth is very different. There are many similarities as well as differences between the Greek and Roman Mythologies The Greeks and the Romans believed in the same Gods for their respective religion. The two cultures had a God for the same occurrences in their lives. They both had a God or Goddess for everything from the sun and moon down to fertility and wine. Greeks and Romans even believed that there were Gods that ruled over the sky, land, sea, and even the underworld. Although they gave them different names, they still had the same power and ruled over the same areas. In Greek mythology Zeus, is the Father of the Gods and of all mankind. Zeus’ symbol is a lightning bolt, a bull, an eagle, and the oak. He was known to visit multiple mortal women in varied forms from humans to animals. The Romans believed in the exact formalities as the Greeks did when it came to their Father of the Gods, except the Romans gave him the name Jupiter. The physical attributes of the Gods and Goddesses...
Words: 759 - Pages: 4
...Daughter of Zeus, Athena was born fully grown from her father's forehead. This Greek goddess has no mother, but there are tales that say Zeus may have been with Metis around the time Athena arrived. Athena is the goddess of wisdom and warfare. She is known for her strategic skill in warfare and is known as “companion of heroes” and is the patron goddess of heroic strive (“Athena”). The Athenians considered her their “protector” and in honor of this, they named their city after her; Athens (“Myths”). She is commonly symbolized with an olive tree. Her sacred animals are the snake and owl. Athena is usually described as a rosy cheeked girl with a muscular body (“Athena”). She was one of the three Greek goddesses that remained a virgin (Littleton 171). Athena is one of the only goddesses that shows heroic skill and wisdom and she is one of the most important Greek and Roman goddesses known during this ancient time period....
Words: 609 - Pages: 3
...List of Greek gods and goddesses This is a list of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. Roman Mythology uses different names, calling Zeus by the name of Jupiter, and Aphrodite by the name of Venus, for example. The Roman names are often better known to English-speaking people than the Greek names. Greek name | Description | Chaos | Primeval Goddess of air, Chaos is believed to be one of the first beings to exist in the universe. Chaos is not really depicted as having a personality or physical form.[1] Chaos is the lower atmosphere which surrounded the earth. Her name Khaos means the gap, or the space between heaven and Earth.[2] Mother or Grandmother of Nyx (night), Erebus (Darkness), Aither (Light), and Hemera (day). | Erebus | God of darkness. Son of Chaos. Husband of Nyx. | Gaia | Goddess of the Earth (Mother Earth), mother of Kronos, grandmother of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Dementer and Hestia | Nyx | Goddess of night Daughter of Chaos. Wife of Erebus and mother of Hemera (day). Goddess of Hellhounds. | Tartarus | The darkest pit in the world at the edge of the world. | Ouranos | (Father Sky) and father of the Titans. Roman name Uranus. | Thesis | Primordial God/Goddess of Creation. Thesis is sometimes thought to be a child of Chaos. Thesis is thought to have emerged with Hydros before Gaia. | Phanes | Primeval God of procreation and is referred as the primal generator of life. Phanes is Nyx's father and was the ruler of the universe before her. | The Anemois...
Words: 1361 - Pages: 6
...Ancient Greeks and Romans Stephanie Bumpase AIU Abstract There were a little similarity between the ancient Greeks and Romans that would be detailed out. There were towns of differences between the two cultures. In this paper, you would know how the ancient Greeks ran their land and how Romans did theirs. By the end of this paper, you would see how each culture adapted in their way of living. Ancient Greeks and Roman When you think about ancient Greeks and Romans, the most that pops out of people mind is the art work and architectures. These people were more than art work and architecture. The ancient Greeks and Romans both started as city-states. They both had some similarities and differences in their culture. Between the Greeks and Romans they had a few similarities in their culture life. Geographically, they both establish life on the Peninsula by the Mediterranean Sea. Both culture had farmers to where they did the farming. However, the only thing that they farm the same was wheat and olives. The Greeks and Romans both made vases. They also love going to the theater for arts and entertainment. Both culture had temples to worship the gods and goddesses. There was quite a bit of differences between the Greeks and Romans culture. The Greeks was surrounded by water (http://chalk.richmond.edu), therefore they would capture fish, squid, and octopus (http://chalk.richmond.edu) to eat. The Romans would grow a few items, but mostly shop in the market...
Words: 625 - Pages: 3
...Early Greek Cultures Religion- Greeks believe that gods and goddesses watch over them and their daily activities. Greeks believe that the gods and goddesses could foretell the future. The Greek gods and goddesses resemble humans and live on Mount Olympus. Trade- the Greeks traded surplus abroad for slaves and other materials such as grain, timber and metals. They also had people who monitored the shipments to make sure they weighed right, it was the right size and price as well. Philosophy- The word philosophy came from two Greek words meaning love of wisdom. Philosophers would speculate about the underlying substance of the universe and how the universe is operated. But the Greek continued to believe in their traditional values and their traditional religion. Arts- the Greeks developed the temples. The Greek temples were an arrangement of columns around a long, inner chamber. They also had sculptors of the gods, goddesses and human beings. Government- the Greeks had tyrants to control the lands. They made sure the land was divided equally. (World Book) This picture is of the Parthenon. It was built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena. Athena represents the human aspiration for knowledge and the ideal of wisdom. (Ancient Civilizations) Roman Cultures Religion- in the Roman culture Christianity offered those who were facing a hard life the promise of salvation and the hope of an eternal afterlife. Law- The law was an early codification known as the Law of the Twelve...
Words: 418 - Pages: 2
...about all the goddesses in the Greek Mythology. Who was it that helped Paris in kidnapping Helen? In this short paper, I will talk about Aphrodite, goddess or beauty, love, and fertility. Frist of all, most of gods and goddesses had multiple incredible stories about how they were born. Aphrodite is no different. The most popular version of her birth is how she were form from the sea-foam after the genital of the sky-god Ouranos got castrated and fell into the ocean. "Out of the sea was rising lovely-crowned Kypris, foam-blossoms still upon her hair; and round her hovered smiling witchingly Himeros (Desire), and danced the Kharites (Graces) lovely-tressed"( Quintus Smyrnaeus, Fall of Troy 5. 72 ff (trans. Way) (Greek epic C4th A.D.), "STORIES OF APHRODITE 1 : Greek Mythology." STORIES OF APHRODITE 1: Greek Mythology. Web. 21 Mar. 2015. .) Another version is Aphrodite is the daughter of Zeus and Okeanis Titanis Dione. We all love the first version of her story much better because it sounded a lot more unbelievable and almost impossible. It is mythology after all, the more of an outrageous story, the better it is. Aphrodite is in the second eight group of deities. Aphrodite was the wife of Hephaestus, the god of smith. Albeit being married to Hephaestus, Aphrodite loved Ares, the god of wars. Being warned by Helius about her adultery, Hephaestus built a device to trapped Aphrodite and Ares naked on the bed. They became the laughing stock for all the gods...
Words: 897 - Pages: 4
...civil war, he declared himself dictator for life. The consuls did not take too generously to this and a group of them showed their distaste by murdering Caesar. After another decade and a half of civil war Caesar's grandnephew Augustus was the victor in the brutal civil war. He claimed he restored the republic. He now controlled all of Rome--- including the empire. He became the first emperor of Rome. Roman religion is deeply rooted in an ancient belief in spirits. They believed that spirits guided peoples lives. over time, the spirits became gods and goddesses over the Romans. Every one had special powers. The chief god of the Romans was Jupiter, he controlled the sky, daylight, and weather. They also had temples for their gods, at altars in courtyards, sheep were sacrificed and gifts were left to please the god. Often people had shrines in their homes that they prayed to every morning and left food at in order to please the gods and ask for their protection. The Roman civilization was very cultured. People were always explored the world, searching for ways to explain its secrects. Artists took note of the world they saw in paintings, mosaics, and sculpltures. Books, poems, and plays came from writers. Historians wrote about Rome’s origins, emperors, wars, and even everyday life. The Romans perfected the art of cameo-making, a cameo is a stone with a design carved on it. Paintings in homes were often of landscapes or scenes from mythology. Pieces of colored marble is what...
Words: 931 - Pages: 4
...stories. One of the most fascinating are the Greek myths. These stories are based on gods and goddesses and their heroic tales. It was a part of the Ancient Greece religion, but not many people know how they originated. The earliest Greek myths were a part of an oral tradition that began in the Bronze Age. In 700 B.C. a poet named Hesiod wrote the Theogony, which was the first written origin story of greek mythology. This story was about the creation of the universe and the family tree for the gods and goddesses. After that, other writers expanded on this story. One of the most commonly known things about Greek mythology is the gods and goddesses who live on Mount Olympus which is the highest mountain in Greece. The gods and goddesses ruled every aspect of human life from there. Some of the main ones are Zeus, king of all gods, Hera, queen of all gods, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hermes, and Poseidon. Some of these stories teach life lessons and heroic attributes of some of the characters. The birth of these gods was quite the story. At the beginning of the story the god of earth, Gaia, and her son, Uranus, mated and had a child named Cronus. When Cronus got powerful, he overthrew his father's...
Words: 866 - Pages: 4
