Greek Gods and Goddesses

# Legends and Lore from the Heights of Mount Olympus Travel back in time to Ancient Greece with this playlist! Meet legendary gods and goddesses, explore majestic temples, and see how Ancient Greek beliefs shaped daily life. Students can learn to identify key deities, understand their roles, and discover what made the Olympians unique. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Name and describe one attribute of at least two Greek deities, including their role and symbolism 2. Describe the importance of Greek deities in Ancient Greek society and explain how they shaped everyday life 3. Discuss what features made the Olympians different from humans ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist includes a range of resources designed to inspire your students to explore the mysteries of Greek mythology, looking at the impact Greek gods and goddesses had on every aspect of Ancient Greek life. To preview a track, scroll down and select the track you want to view. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: ***The Greek Gods and Goddesses Explorable Scene*** - Your students can step foot on a replica of Mount Olympus, exploring the home of the gods and goddesses—or so ancient Greek mythology said. Here, students can imagine what Ancient Greeks believed about their deities, envisioning the power, and the objects that represented each one. - [The Greek Gods and Goddesses](https://edvr.se/vJ0-jmf-0ql/the-greek-gods) ***360 Images – Home of the Gods and Goddesses*** - Climb Mount Olympus and explore the breathtaking landscapes that the ancient Greeks believed were the dwelling places of the gods. Experience the majestic views and ask students to imagine how these summits influenced Ancient Greek beliefs and rituals. Consider how the grandeur and inaccessibility of these mountains contributed to their role as divine realms in Greek polytheism and how this reinforced their superhuman qualities and mystical power. - Summit of Greece Mytikas Mount Olympus Greece - Near Skala Summit Mount Olympus ***360 Images - Temples*** - After exploring these temples, students can discuss how Greek deities influenced everyday life and worship in Ancient Greece, and what made the Olympians different from humans. A suggested question could be: Why did the ancient Greeks build temples for the deities, and how did the gods' special powers, like immortality, make these temples special? - Temple of Zeus at Olympia - The Great Athina: Parthenon West Facade ***3D Model - Greek Amphorae*** - Explore these intricately designed Greek amphorae and discuss how these ancient vessels were used for storage, transport and ceremonial purposes. Ask students to point out any depictions of Greek gods. Discuss what these images are trying to portray about the gods' roles and how they reflect everyday life and storytelling in Ancient Greece. - Greek Amphorae