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Which God/Goddess Would be the Best Parent?

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God/Goddess: Aphrodite
What are the
positive
aspects of a
paternal
parent?
What are the
positive
aspects of a
maternal
parent?
What are the
negative
qualities of a
parent?
Other
interesting
facts...
Any new
insights/
questions...
Source #1
Olympian
Gods of
Greek
Mythology
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Punished
those who
neglected her
worship or
despised her
power.
She favoured
and protected
those who
did homage
to her and
recognized
her sway.
She was very
strict, kindled
hearts of
many gods.
She received
the prize of
beauty from
Paris; she
had further
the power of
granting
beauty and
invincible
charms to
others.
Olympian
goddess of
beauty, love,
pleasure and
and
procreation.
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Aphrodite
wasnt afraid to
use her beauty
to get what she
wanted, either.
Aphrodite
wasnt afraid
to use her
beauty to get
what she
wanted, either.
She loves
parties, and
cant get
enough of
gossip. She
started the
Trojan War.
Shes really,
really pretty.
Its hard to be
more specific,
because
Aphrodite can
change her
appearance to
become
whatever you
find most
beautiful.
She promised
Prince Paris the
most beautiful
mortal woman in
the world if he
judged
Aphrodite the
fairest goddess
in a contest, and
Paris readily
agreed.
Source #3
Greek
Mythology

Attractive
goddess.
Attractive
goddess.
She was said
to be weak
and frightful.
Aphrodite
was created
from the
foam of the
crystal
waters of
Paphos in the
fragrant
island of
Cyprus
She was
connected to
the
death/rebirth
of nature and
human beings.

Name: Iwona Date: 2/25/14 Period: 4
What did
you learn?
I learned that
she was a
beauty and
used her
powers on
those who
disobeyed.
I learned she
was a beauty
who used her
powers to
reward people
if she favoured
them.
I learned that
she started
the Trojan
War, can be
weak, and
uses her
beauty to get
what she
wants,
minipulative.
I learned
where she was
created, what
powers she
has, and that
Paris granted
her the space
of being the
most beautiful.
I learned that
she connected
to death and
rebirth of
beings, what
goddess she is
and what she
promised Paris
in return, to tell
her shes the
most beautiful.


God/Goddess: Poseidon
What are the
positive
aspects of a
paternal
parent?
What are the
positive
aspects of a
maternal
parent?
What are the
negative
qualities of a
parent?
Other
interesting
facts...
Any new
insights/
questions...
Source #1
Olympian
Gods of
Greek
Mythology
THEOI.COM

Find him
yielding and
submissive to
Zeus.
Described as
indeed equal
to Zeus in
dignity, but
weaker.
Angry when
Zeus, by
haughty
words,
attempts to
intimidate
him; nay, he
even
threatens his
mightier
brother, and
once he
conspired
with Hera
and Athena
to put him
into chains.
He was a son
of Cronos and
Rhea.
Olympian god of
the sea, rivers,
flood and
drought,
earthquakes,
and horses.
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On his good
days, he did
cool stuff like
create horses
out of sea
foam.
Poseidon was
always a
moody guy. On
his good days,
he did cool
stuff like create
horses out of
sea foam.
If hes in a bad
mood, he stirs
up a hurricane.
Symbol: Three-
pointed trident.
Roman name:
Neptune.



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The
Olympians

He was a
powerful
leader.
He was a
powerful
leader.
He has a lot of
anger issues.
Poseidon
similarly
cursed the
wife of King
Minos.
Poseidon had
married
Nereus's
daughter, the
sea-nymph
Amphitrite.
Although he
was officially
one of the
supreme gods
of Mount
Olympus, he
spent most of
his time in his
watery domain.
What did
you learn?
I learned that
he was a
powerful
leader,
submissive to
Zeus, and on
his good days,
he creates
crete horses.
I learned that
he was a
powerful
leader, was a
moody guy,
and was an
equal with
Zeus.
I learned that
he has anger
issues and
can do
something
bad for
revenge or
spite.
I learned his
symbol is his
trident and his
family
background.
I learned what
god he is, one of
the great gods,
and his roman
name is
Neptune.


Which God/Goddess Would be the Best Parent?

God/Goddess: Artemis
What are the
positive
aspects of a
paternal
parent?
What are the
positive
aspects of a
maternal
parent?
What are the
negative
qualities of a
parent?
Other
interesting
facts...
Any new
insights/
questions...
Source #1
Olympian
Gods of Greek
Mythology
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Great
divinities of
the Greeks.
Also very
vigorous.
Grants
strength and
health to
others.
Her twin
brother
Apollon was
similarly the
protector of
the boy child.
Together the
two gods
were also
bringers of
Great
Olympian
goddess of
hunting,
wilderness
and wild
animals. She
was also a
goddess of
childbirth,
In the Trojan
War, she was
beaten by
Hera in an
angry contest
of the gods.

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sudden death
and disease--
Artemis
targeted
women and
girls.
and the
protectress of
the girl child
up to the age
of marriage.
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Artemis
enjoyed
hunting with
her
handmaidens
and basically
kept to herself
unless she was
bothered.
Artemis
enjoyed
hunting with
her
handmaidens
and basically
kept to herself
unless she was
bothered.
Artemis is
deadly with her
bow, and
doesnt suffer
fools,
especially male
fools.
Roman name:
Diana.
Once she
caught a man
spying on her
bathing,
changed him
into a deer,
and was called
by hunters.
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The Olympians

She helped
women in
childbirth.
She helped
women in
childbirth.
Brought
sudden death
with her
arrows.
Artemis is
generally
depicted as a
young woman
clad in
buckskins,
carrying a bow
and a quiver of
arrows. She is
often
accompanied
by wild
creatures such
as a stag or
she-bear.
The virgin
goddess of the
hunt.
What did you
learn?
I learned that
she helps
women in
childbirth,
enjoys
hunting, and
very vigorous.
I learned that
she helps
women in
childbirth,
enjoys
hunting, and
grants
strength and
health to
others.
I learned about
her bringing
death with her
arrow,
especially
male fools,
and can bring
disease.
I learned her
roman name is
Diana, shes a
huntress, and
she is the
goddess of
hunting.
I learned that
shes the
virgin goddess
of the hunt,
has no
tolerance for
bad behavior
of men, and
was beaten by
Hera in the
Trojan War.




Name: Iwona Date: 2/25/14 Period: 4
God/Goddess: Zeus
What are the
positive
aspects of a
paternal
parent?
What are the
positive
aspects of a
maternal
parent?
What are the
negative
qualities of a
parent?
Other
interesting
facts...
Any new
insights/
questions...
Source #1
Olympian
Gods of Greek
Mythology
THEOI.COM

He was a good
leader and
watchful.
Zeus, no
doubt, was
originally a
god of a
portion of
nature,
whence the
oak with its
eatable fruit
and the fertile
doves were
sacred to
him.
He had many
wives and
children.
King of the
gods, the god
of sky and
weather, law,
order and
fate.
He was
depicted as a
regal man,
mature with
sturdy figure
and dark
beard. His
usual
attributes
were a
lightning bolt,
royal sceptre
and eagle.
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He was a good
leader from the
start. He cares
about his
appearance.
He was a
leader from the
start. He cares
about his
appearance.
A less-than-
stellar father
figure, Zeus
once tossed
Heras son
Hephaestus off
the top of
Mount Olympus
because the
baby was too
ugly.
Symbol: Eagle. Roman name:
Jupiter.


Source #3
The Olympians

Zeus also was
accorded
supreme
authority on
earth and on
Mount
Olympus.
Zeus also was
accorded
supreme
authority on
earth and on
Mount
Olympus.
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in this website.
When he was
born, his
father Cronus
intended to
swallow him
as he had all of
Zeus's
siblings:
Poseidon,
Hades, Hestia,
Demeter and
Hera.
When he had
grown up,
Zeus caused
Cronus to
vomit up his
sisters and
brothers, and
these gods
joined him in
fighting to
wrest control
of the
universe.
What did you
learn?
I learned that
he was a good
I learned that
he had most of
I learned that
he had many
I learned he is
the king of the
I learned about
his

Name: Iwona Date: 2/25/14 Period: 4
and watchful
leader.
the authority,
was strict and
a good leader.
wives and
children and
once tossed
his son off
Mount
Olympus
because he
was ugly.
gods, born to
Cronus, and
his symbol is
the eagle.
appearance,
his Roman
name is
Jupiter, and
when he grew
up, he made
his father
throw up his
siblings.

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Good Qualities of a Parent

1. Expressing Your Love and Affection
Express love and affection:
A gentle cuddle, a little encouragement, appreciation, approval or even a smile can go a
long way to boost the confidence and well-being of your children. Sadly, many children
seek this kind of acceptance from their peers.
Tell them you love them every day.
Give lots of hugs and some kisses.
Love them unconditionally; don't force them to be who you think they should be in
order to earn your love. Let them know that you will always love them no matter what.
2. Praising Your Children
Praise your children:
Teach your children that it is okay for them to be different, and they do not have to
follow the crowd. Teach them right from wrong when they are young, and they will
(more often than not) be able to make their own decisions, instead of listening
to/following others.
3. Avoiding Criticism
Avoid criticism of the child and focus on the behavior instead:
Stop being judgmental and judging your child's friends they choose to talk to.
When your child acts out in a harmful and spiteful manner, tell him or her that such

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behavior is unacceptable and suggest alternatives. Avoid statements such as: "You're
bad." "Go away!", etc. (as difficult as it may be to remain positive).
Be assertive yet kind when pointing out what they have done wrong. Be stern/serious,
but not cross or mean, when you tell them what you expect.
Avoid public humiliation. If they misbehave in public, take them aside, and scold them
privately.
3-part Response of three gods
Zeus
I feel Zeus is a good parent. In source 1 (Olympian Gods of Greek Mythology THEOI.
COM) it stated how Zeus was a good leader. King of the gods, the god of the sky, weather,
law, order, and fate. When I see someone in a leader position, and doing a great job, I see
someone wise and devoted. These are some qualities that a good parent should have. Zeus is
strict but has good motives. He punishes bad and rewards good. This strict characteristic will
help the child grow up properly. The strict attitude will let the child learn from their mistakes
and become someone in life. Zeus grew up and stood up to his father. He got his siblings
together to go after their father. It showed great leadership. A kid needs guidance so they
dont feel neglected or lost. Zeus provides these things.




Aphrodite
I feel Aphrodite would make a good parent. In source 2 (Explore Greek Mythology -
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood: The Online World of Rick Riordan) it showed how Aphrodite is a
persistent woman. She favoured and protected those who did homage to her and recognized her

Name: Iwona Date: 2/25/14 Period: 4
sway. A child is supposed to learn how to become a strong independent person. Aphrodite
shows that as a woman, she not only uses her beauty to get what she wants, but also gets
results out of it. As a parent, I believe she would teach these independent skills to a child, so
that kid can have some backbone and realize life is tricky, so you got to learn the basics.

Artemis
I feel Artemis would make a good parent as well. In source 1 (Olympian Gods of Greek
Mythology THEOI.COM) it provided evidence that Artemis granted strength and health to
people. When you look at Artemis, you cant help but feel how she presents herself with
kindness. She is proud of who she is and even helps people out by providing health and
strength. If she were to have a child, she would give the child all the benefits it needs. Her
kindness in healing others will come in handy if the child is in trouble with health. The child
will know that they are in good hands. That lucky kid will know they have a parent who will
support them.


Comments:
Nice Start! For your re-do, make sure you are evaluating your evidence of the characteristics
of each God and Goddess as youre explaining why they would make a good parent.