In ancient Greek beliefs, Mount Olympus was where the twelve Olympian gods, led by Zeus, resided.

What is the name of the mountain that is considered the home of the gods?

At its heart is the powerful city of Troy on the western coast of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), besieged for 10 years by the Greeks

Where did the Trojan War take place?

Zeus was the king of the Greek gods and ruled over Mount Olympus. 

Who is the king of the Greek gods?

 Athena is often depicted as a powerful and strategic warrior, but also as a symbol of intelligence, reason, and handicraft

Which goddess is associated with wisdom and warfare?

Heracles/Hercules had to perform twelve Labors, feats so difficult that they seemed impossible.

Who was the hero known for completing the Twelve Labors?

Homer is the author of two key works of ancient Greek literature: the *Iliad*, which narrates the Trojan War, and the *Odyssey*, which follows Odysseus' journey home after the war.

What epic poem is attributed to Homer?

According to Greek mythology, Cecrops was the first king of Athens and is known for his wisdom as a culture hero

Who was the first king of Athens, known for his wisdom?

City-state rulers would even seek the oracle before launching wars or found

The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC)

What role did the Oracle of Delphi play in Greek politics?

A magical shield that grants invincibility

The Golden Fleece symbolized kingship, sought by Jason to reclaim his thron

 A mystical creature that can grant wishes.

What was the significance of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology?

The Greeks viewed agriculture as a divine gift from Demeter.

The Greeks believed agriculture was a test of endurance set by Zeus.

Greeks thought agriculture was punishment from the gods for laziness.

Agriculture was seen as unimportant, with hunting seen as the primary way t

How did the Greeks view the importance of agriculture in relation to their gods?

 myths explained natural phenomena by attributing them to the actions and moods of gods essentially personifying natural forces like the sun, sea, and storms, so that events like thunder, earthquakes, or the changing seasons

Myths claimed that natural phenomena were caused by the whims of mischievou

 claimed that natural phenomena were caused by the whims of mischievou

Myths suggested that earthquakes were caused by giants dancing underground.

Greek myths explained natural phenomena as acts of the gods.

How did myths explain natural phenomena in ancient Greece?

 women often represent powerful forces related to nature, family, and the cycle of lifewith figures like Hera embodying the concept of marriage and family as the queen of the gods, while Persephone represents the cycle of seasons 

Women in Greek mythology, like Hera and Persephone, symbolized power and fe

Women in Greek mythology were primarily known for their exceptional cooking

Figures like Hera and Persephone were famous for their competitive sports a

Women were portrayed as the main architects of Greek temples and cities