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

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

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