Gods and Goddesses of Today

Now that you’ve read about the major gods and goddesses, show me that you understand them by making comparisons between Greek Gods and Goddesses to our society’s “Gods.”

Select 6 gods and/or goddesses and consider the following questions about them:  What are their accomplishments?  What are their weaknesses?  What type of personality do they have?  How does this god act around others?  What does this god excel in?  What motivates your god?  What types of people is your god drawn to/attracted to?  What “things” or symbols does this god have or associate with?

Based on the answers to your questions, what famous people are most like those 6 gods? For instance, can you show how Hades is like Hitler; how Hera is like Hillary Clinton; or how Hermes is like Michael Jordon?

Write a good paragraph (75-100 words) describing how the two are alike using the format given to you. Include a picture of the famous person.

Sample:

Hades and Hitler

Hades and Hitler both love death. Hades ruled over the dead while Hitler sent millions of Jews to their death. Hades didn’t like to have the dead taken away from him as seen in the story of Asclepius who used his medical expertise to bring someone back to life. Hades got so angry, he had Zeus kill Asclepius. Likewise, the more Jews Hitler killed the more power he hoped to gain by creating a superior race. Hades was surrounded by others who did his bidding like the Erinyes or Furies, whose job was to encourage people on earth to commit suicide thereby increasing Hades’ numbers. Hitler also surrounded himself with henchmen who carried out his gruesome orders of wiping out an entire nation. Hades and Hitler have a lot in common. Gods and Goddesses of Today Planning Guide

Greek Modern 4 Ways God/Goddess Famous Person They are Alike 1. 2. 3. 4.

1. 2. 3. 4.

1. 2. 3. 4. Hades

Has a queen Lives in a palace Jealous of his brothers Never leaves home Possessive (that means he likes his stuff) Braggart (talks a lot about himself) Never let anyone leave Never let anyone visit Had people around him who tortured others Ruler of the dead Violent Hated change Black temperment Kidnapper Zeus Hera Athene

Poseidon Hades Demeter Artemis Apollo Hermes

Hephaestus Aphrodite Hades and Hitler

Hades and Hitler both love death. Hades ruled over the dead while Hitler sent millions of Jews to their death. Hades didn’t like to have the dead taken away from him as seen in the story of

Asclepius who used his medical expertise to bring someone back to life. Hades got so angry, he had Zeus kill Asclepius. Likewise, the more

Jews Hitler killed the more power he hoped to gain by creating a superior race. Hades was surrounded by others who did his bidding like the Erinyes or Furies, whose job was to encourage people on earth to commit suicide thereby increasing Hades’ numbers. Hitler also surrounded himself with henchmen who carried out his gruesome orders of wiping out an entire nation. Hades and Hitler have a lot in common.