Homer's World

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How long did the Trojan War last?

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What is the Trojan Horse?

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When and where was Homer born?

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What makes a poem an epic poem?

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What are three characteristics of an epic hero?

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What is the tradition of Xenia?

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Who was Chronos and how was he defeated?

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Find and add a picture of the sirens.

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How was Aphrodite born?

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Insert a picture of Pan here.

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Who is Helios?

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Name three key warriors from the Trojan War.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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Find and add a picture of Cerberus.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hera		eagle and thunder
Aphrodite		Trident and dolphin
Poseidon		pomegrante and a peacock
Ares		bow and arrow and lyre
Hermes		spear and a snake
Apollo		spear and shield and an owl
Hades		winged sandals and a staff with snakes
Zeus		wealth and Cerberus
Athena		apples and doves

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Hephaestus		Jupiter
Artemis		Juno
Ares		Neptune
Hera		Mars
Demeter		Minerva
Poseidon		Ceres
Zeus		Diana
Aphrodite		Venus
Hermes		Vulcan
Athena		Mercury

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Cyclops		God of the Sky, the King of all Gods. Had many affairs with mortal women
Dionysus		Goddess of Spring. Kidnapped by Hades, spends half the year with Demeter.
Ares		Goddess of the Harvest. Created winter from depression when Persephone was kidnapped.
Hestia		God of wine and parties
Hermes		God of the Forge (Blacksmith). Ugly and deformed, cast out by his mother, Hera.
Hera		Goddess of Marriage. Zeus’ wife, who hates his affairs and his illegitimate children.
Hephaestus		Goddess of the Hearth and Home. Sister of Zeus. Protector of homes.
Artemis		God of War. Having an affair with Aphrodite.
Aphrodite		God of the Sun, Music, and Poetry. Pulls the sun across the sky with his chariot.
Sirens		Goddess of the Moon and Hunt. Roams the forest with her band of women. Generally dislikes men.
Demeter		Goddess of Love and Beauty. Married to Hephaestus, but having an affair with Ares
Athena		Messenger God. Known for his winged sandals and helmet
Zeus		Goddess of Wisdom and Battle strategy.
Apollo		God of the Sea. Brother of Zeus. Hold a trident.
Hades		God of the Underworld and Death. Kidnapped Persephone. Brother of Zeus.
Poseidon		Ruler of the wind
Persephone		Giant one yeyed creature that are children of Poseidon
Aeolus		humanlike beings with alluring voices

Homer's World

Homer's World

How long did the Trojan War last?

What is the Trojan Horse?

When and where was Homer born?

What makes a poem an epic poem?

What are three characteristics of an epic hero?

What is the tradition of Xenia?

Who was Chronos and how was he defeated?

Find and add a picture of the sirens.

How was Aphrodite born?

Insert a picture of Pan here.

Who is Helios?

Name three key warriors from the Trojan War.

Find and add a picture of Cerberus.

How long did the Trojan War last?

What is the Trojan Horse?

How is the phrase Trojan Horse used today?

List 3 important facts about Helen of Troy.

When and where was Homer born?

What makes a poem an epic poem?

What are three characteristics of an epic hero?

What is the tradition of Xenia?

Who was Chronos and how was he defeated?

Find and add a picture of the sirens.

How was Aphrodite born?

Insert a picture of Pan here.

Who is Helios?

Name three key warriors from the Trojan War.

Match the Greek god to their symbol(s)

Find and add a picture of Cerberus.

Match the Greek god to their Roman name

How is the phrase Trojan Horse used today?

List 3 important facts about Helen of Troy.

Match the Greek god to their description