Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. People today still enjoy hearing stories about the greek gods. At over 290 pages, it covers the major players and whos who of roman and greek mythology as in jupiterzeus, venusaphrodite, the trojan war, odysseus, et al. Some of the more famous heroes and demigods are also included for good measure. Olympian gods and goddesses looked like men and women though they could change themselves into animals and other things and wereas many myths recountedvulnerable to human foibles and passions. She mated with her son uranus to produce the remaining titans. It helped romans make sense of good and bad things that happened.
Robigo, goddess of corn robigus, a god who personified grain disease roma, personification of the roman state. Roman gods list roman and greek gods and goddesses. Demeter, the sister of zeus, incorporates many of the aspects of the great goddess, while the different functions of gaea are divided among goddesses. List of greek gods and goddesses gods and monsters. Greek and roman guide roman and greek gods and goddesses. Cardea similar to artemis, had power over doorways. It describes the specific gods and goddess of mount olympus and shares a few stories related to these gods. The furies were three sisters who at the behest of the gods, sought vengeance for wrongs. Early roman gods and goddesses some early roman gods or numen bellona goddess of war cardea similar to artemis, had power over doorways cupid god of love like the greek eros dis god of the underworld like the greek hades faunus god of fields and shepards like the greek pan glaucus god of the sea. I am most secure in the norse deities so here is a list of gods, goddesses and godlike creatures just on the top of my head.
Greek name roman name role zeus jupiter king of the gods hera juno goddess of. This everything guide is a good book for younger readers and those who are only starting to get into mythology. List of roman gods and goddesses simple english wikipedia. January, the beginning month of the year, was named after him. Learn greek and roman gods and goddesses heroes with free interactive flashcards. Apr 22, 2018 the ancient greeks honored a wide variety of gods, and many are still worshiped today by hellenic pagans. Table of roman equivalents of greek gods thoughtco. The pantheon of greek gods and goddesses greek mythology page 2 you need to know the greek gods goddesses by both of their greek and roman names. These gods were thought to have special powers, and each had control over a different aspect of life. Early roman gods and goddesses some early roman gods or numen bellona goddess of war cardea similar to artemis, had power over doorways cupid god of love like the greek eros dis god of the underworld like the greek hades faunus god of fields and shepards like the greek pan glaucus god of the sea lares god of the household represented dead. Gaea seems to have started as a neolithic earthmother worshipped before the indoeuropean invasion that eventually lead to the hellinistic civilization. Theyare called twelve olympians because, you guessed it, there were twelve of them, and they all lived in the sky on top of a huge mountain called mount olympus. This book tells the tales of gods and goddesses such as zeus, aphrodite, apollo, and athena and heroes and monsters such as helen of troy, perseus, and. Roman god of war mars religion was an important part of daily life in rome.
What are the last names of greek, roman and norse gods. Many of the romans own gods remain obscure, known only by name and sometimes. The want of an interesting work on greek and roman mythology, suitable. However, the romans would assume this was a depiction of jupiter, the king of gods. Roman gods and goddesses roman gods and goddesses list. This is a list of roman gods and goddesses that are in roman mythology. Their names live on in placenames, peoples names, and history.
In ancient greece, religion was part of everyday life. The ancient greeks honored a wide variety of gods, and many are still worshiped today by hellenic pagans. My 6th grade teacher used this book in our greek history social studies unit. Who is the greek god of blacksmith, fire, and forgery. Many of the roman gods and goddesses were therefore counterparts of the greek divinities and deities.
They were a true embodiment of the power that resided within them. Zeus a greek god is depicted here throwing lightning. There are now buttons on the puzzle so that you can get a clean page, in either html or pdf, that you can use your browsers print button to print. Comprehensive facts and information about the ancient roman and greek gods and goddesses with numerous images and pictures which bring the ancient world of classical mythology to life. The roman deities most familiar today are those the romans identified with greek counterparts see interpretatio graeca, integrating greek myths, iconography, and sometimes religious practices into roman culture, including latin literature, roman art, and religious life as it was experienced throughout the empire. Here is a list of the names of the greek and roman gods. Loki, njord, skadi, sif, modi, mangi, ullr, baldur, vidar, saga, eir, sjofn, lofn, frigg, freya, frey. I can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute. Some gods, such as isis and mithras, originally came from regions that had been conquered by the. Janus the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and endings. Many of the things that we will read this year will make a reference to a. The gods and goddesses ruled the greek world and were believed to be directly responsible for the success or failure of.
The same mysteries have puzzled people on every continent, the same fears have beset them and they have all attempted to explain the mysteries and allay the fears in the same waythrough the worship. H 1635 gods and mythological figures library of congress. Ap psychology vocabulary midterm 0108 6e 391 terms. The stress of the program is on giving students an idea of the nature of the greek and roman gods and of the importance of these gods in the lives of the ancients. Most of the greek gods and goddesses were adopted by the ancient romans, although in most cases there was a change of name. Ceres the goddess of agriculture, grain, and the love a mother bears for her child. The myths and legends of ancient greece and rome ibiblio. Out of the zillion myths followed world over, the greek mythology is the most popular. Stories of the gods exploits were told to children by their mothers and to large audiences by professional bards and storytellers. Of all the ancient greek facts, their stories of the gods have to be one of the most fascinating. Greek and roman gods photopicture name godgoddess of. The following table shows those areas and the names of the important deities in each. Subject headings manual h 1635 page 1 january 2020.
Choose from 500 different sets of greek and roman gods and goddesses heroes flashcards on quizlet. Rumina, goddess who protected breastfeeding mothers. Fiercely good looks and confidence that was unbreakable, were, probably, their strongest weapons. There are now buttons on the puzzle so that you can get a clean page, in either html or pdf, that you can use your. Research the roman gods and create playing cards with the research. The pdf format allows the web site to know how large a printer page is, and the fonts are scaled to fill the page. The most important gods, such as jupiter, were similar to the ancient greek gods. Twinkl scotland cfe cfe curriculum browser social studies second level people, past events and societies i can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute to a discussion of the similarities and differences. Quirinus, a war god and a god of the roman people and state quiritis, goddess of motherhood. The list is presented in alphabetical order by greek name, with commonly alternate names following, including both roman and etruscan versions. Under the olympian gods, earth and heaven are split eternally. Most of the greek gods and goddesses were adopted by the ancient romans, although in.
In the table below is a list of the greek gods and heroes and their roman equivalents. The following list of greek gods and goddesses is a complete list of the major and minor deities of greek mythology. Thetwelve gods and goddesses we will discuss here are called the twelve olympians. Queen of the gods, hera, is a goddess responsible for happy and loyal marriage. Gods and goddesses is a twopart program that seeks to introduce students to both aspects of mythology. Until july 20, headings for individual named gods, goddesses, and mythological figures were established in lcsh. Join national geographic kids as we meet some of them it was believed that the family of greek gods lived in a cloud palace above mount olympus the highest mountain in greece. These characters are referred to many time in classical literature. Preceding the introduction of the patriarchal system of male sky gods, early europe was dominated by the socalled great goddess, a powerful, creative force who through parthenogenesis conception without sex gave birth. Its said that janus showed saturn hospitality when he fled to italy after the titan war, so saturn gave janus the power to see both the past and the future. In the roman empire, there are temples to jupiter, juno, quirinus, and other major and minor gods and goddesses. The people of the roman empire worshipped hundreds of different gods and goddesses. The goddess of discord, who caused trouble, especially if you were foolish enough to ignore her.
A fast, ataglance list of short definitions in alphabetical order are provided in this greek and roman gods and mythology guide. With the supremacy of zeus and the other olympian gods established, gaeas position is eclipsed. Greek and roman gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters from ares to zeus paperback april 1, 2002 by lesley bolton author visit amazons lesley bolton page. Ironically, her husband zeus isnt a very good husband. The stress of the program is on giving students an idea of the nature of the greek and roman gods and of the importance of these gods in. Possibly because of greek influence, she was identified with luna, the roman goddess of moons and seasons. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pdf on jan 1, 2008, alex nice and others published gods and goddesses in greek and roman religions find, read and cite all the. After that date, headings for individual named gods, goddesses, and mythological figures are established as rda name authority. Thegreeks believed that this mountain was so tall that it touched the sky. Then have the students participate in an online class discussion regarding the differences and similarities between the roman and greek gods and which roman.
Greek roman gods and goddesses with their roles and symbols learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Pdf gods and goddesses in greek and roman religions. How well do you know the greek and roman gods and goddesses. In the early mythologies of most cultures, women were the supreme gods. We had pick a god or goddess from the book, research them and. Mercury the god of shopkeepers, merchants, travelers, transporters of goods, thieves. The greek and roman guide provides a short glossary of terms relating to the gods, goddesses, people, places and events that feature in roman and greek myths and legends. Greek and roman gods and goddesses g r e e k r o m a n g o d o f. I never even heard of some of these gods and goddesses. This bundle contains 10 readytouse roman gods worksheets that are perfect for students who want to learn more about the olympians which are a group of 12 gods who ruled after the overthrow of the titans.