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

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

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