Explain the Following Terms of Classical Mythology Midterm Flashcards

Can you explain the following terms of classical mythology? These flashcards can help. Ancient mythology is an introduction to Greek and Roman gods, heroes, and villains. It tells stories of this mythology and how Greek mythology began when the first Ancient Greek people created stories for a plethora of different purposes. Read and study these flashcards, which will enable you to take this midterm and pass with flying colors.

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Metis
Wisdom and cunning
Bie
Brute force
Time/timai
A gift/slice of the cosmos for you to rule over, generally given to heros after their accomplishments
Zeus - Roman name, god of what?, and attributes
Jupiter/JoveThunderbolt, scepter, staff, throne
Poseidon - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
NeptuneGod of the sea and earthquakesTrident, horses, dolphins, throne, carriage with sea horses
Hera - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
JunoMother goddess, goddess of marriage and familyPeacock, scepter, staff, crown
Demeter - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
CeresGoddess of wheatGrain, with Persephone
Athena - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
MinervaGoddess of war, civilization, cities, crafts, wisdom, cunning, reasonHelmet, aegis, other armor
Hermes - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
MercuryGoddess of travel, trade, lies, oratory, thieves, crossing boundriesWinged shoes, caduceus (staff with snakes)
Apollo - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
(no Roman name)God of plague, healing, music, lyre, prophecyBeardless, lyre, bow, strong nose
Artemis - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
DianaFertility goddess, goddess of hunting, wild thingsBow, short dress, often with animals
Ares - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
MarsGod of war, violenceSpear, shield, helmet
Aphrodite - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
VenusGoddess of fertility, human sexualityNude, doves, with Eros (Cupid)
Hephaestus - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
VulcanGod of metal craftsSkull cap, hammer
Dionysus - Roman name, god of what? and attributes
LiberEcstasy, the vine, wineIvy, panthers, Maenads