Homer's World

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

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

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

Homer's World

Homer's World

When and where was Homer born?

What makes a poem an epic poem?

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 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.

Match the Greek god to their description

What are three characteristics of an epic hero?