Introduction
You are one of the twelve gods, the sons and daughters of the Titans, who preside on their thrones in Mt. Olympus: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Hermes, or Dionysus. One day, Zeus, the king of the gods, declares a contest among the gods. Bored, he has decided to create a new centennial competition for the title of "The Godliest God of All." He has fashioned a trophy of pure gold and a beautiful new throne made of precious metals and gems. The trophy and throne will pass to the new champion each century. Quite pleased with his contest, he gathers the gods on Mt. Olympus and gives instructions for the proceedings and the judgment.
Greek mythology has no distinct traceable beginning; there is no text that encompasses all of Greek mythology the way the Bible encompasses the teachings of Christianity. Myths were passed down orally as early as the 1000s, and they have continued to take shape ever since. Nowadays, you can find allusions to Greek mythology in everything from products (think of Nike, which takes its name from the goddess of victory) to children's books (think about Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief). This activity will challenge you to explore Greek mythology and rediscover it in the modern day.
Greek mythology has no distinct traceable beginning; there is no text that encompasses all of Greek mythology the way the Bible encompasses the teachings of Christianity. Myths were passed down orally as early as the 1000s, and they have continued to take shape ever since. Nowadays, you can find allusions to Greek mythology in everything from products (think of Nike, which takes its name from the goddess of victory) to children's books (think about Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief). This activity will challenge you to explore Greek mythology and rediscover it in the modern day.