Blog Day Twenty- Two: Greek Gods and Goddesses

Today in class we took notes and went over our Ancient Greece part 1 test. I did well on this test and it brought my grade average up, which made me very happy. Someone had to make up the test during class today, so the rest of us took notes on the four slides about Greek Gods and Goddesses. I learned that Zeus is the ruler of heaven and earth. He is the god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. He is also the father of Athena. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, skill, warfare, intelligence, battle strategy, and handicrafts. She is the Patron of heros, like Odysseus, and the city Athens was named after her. Apollo is the god of music, arts, knowledge, and healing. He is the son of Zeus and the twin brother of Artemis. Apollo is usually associated with the sun, whereas Artemis is usually associated with the moon. Poseidon is the god of the sea, rivers, floods, and earthquakes. He is the brother of Zeus and the king of the waters and sea. Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and sexuality. Her lovers include; Ares (god of war), Adonis (demi-god of desire), and Anchises (a mortal who fathered her baby). I am excited to learn more about Greece and their gods and goddesses.