Name the three Greek gods/ goddesses we learnt about last fortnight?
Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty. Demeter is the goddess of harvest and agriculture. Hermes is the god of travelers and communication.
Greek Gods and Goddesses
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman and is associated with love, romance, and passion. Demeter is the Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture. She is associated with fertility and the bounty of the Earth. Hermes is the Greek god of communication and travel. He is often depicted with wings on his feet and a messenger bag, and is associated with speed and effective communication.
Concepts:
Aphrodite was the goddess of love, but she was also the goddess of marriage, fertility, and childbirth. Demeter was the goddess of agriculture and fertility. She was also responsible for the changing of the seasons. Hermes was the messenger of the gods. He was also the god of travelers, commerce, and communication.
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Brain break: Draw a monkey swinging on a palm tree while eating a slice of pizza
Work together in pairs: What is one way that Aphrodite, Demeter, and Hermes are similar?
Which Greek goddess is associated with love, beauty, and desire?
Which of the three gods, Aphrodite, Demeter, and Hermes, is most associated with love and beauty?
Create a collage with images and symbols representing Aphrodite, Demeter, and Hermes.
Which Greek god is known as the messenger of the gods?
Who was born from the sea foam according to Greek mythology?
How does learning about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece help you understand ancient cultures?
Draw/write - What good things might happen if you try something new?