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Greek Gods

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Greek Gods
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Summary

How did they keep track of all those gods? It comes down to a really complicated family tree. Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon each rule different parts of the universe—and all the gods found creative ways of causing trouble on Earth. Each god and goddess had their own speciality, from the goddess of the hunt to the god of music, the god of war to the goddess of love, and more! Press "play" to learn more about the 12 Olympians and their role in Ancient Greece!

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Greek Gods:

  1. What is one new thing you learned about greek gods?
  2. Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
  3. Where might you see this in the real world?
  4. What is one question you still have?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • Write one sentence explaining greek gods.
  • Draw or give one example of your own.