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title: "Greek gods & Mount Olympus"
description: "Know that the ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus — including Zeus (king of the gods, thunder), Athena (wisdom), Poseidon (the sea), Hermes (messages), and Ap"
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# Greek gods & Mount Olympus

Know that the ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus — including Zeus (king of the gods, thunder), Athena (wisdom), Poseidon (the sea), Hermes (messages), and Aphrodite (love) — and that each god had special powers and a role in the world

Subject: History · Area: Ancient Greece & Rome · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/greek-gods-and-mount-olympus-mt_H1pAi4F_Oh

## Ready when they can

- Name at least three Greek gods and say what each one was god of
- Say that the Greek gods were believed to live on Mount Olympus
- Explain that the ancient Greeks prayed to different gods for different things

## Lesson: Greek gods and Mount Olympus

Long ago, ancient Greeks believed in many gods. They thought the gods lived on Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus is a tall mountain in Greece.

Each god had a special job. Zeus was king of all the gods. He ruled the sky and threw thunderbolts. Athena was the goddess of wisdom. She helped people think and plan.

Poseidon was the god of the sea. He could make the sea calm or stormy. Hermes carried messages for the gods. He ran and flew very fast. Aphrodite was the goddess of love.

*(drawing: Five gods, five jobs. Zeus rules the sky, Athena has wisdom, Poseidon rules the sea, Hermes carries messages, and Aphrodite brings love.)*

**Example.** One day, a sailor wanted a safe trip. He prayed to Poseidon before he sailed. He asked Poseidon to keep the sea calm.

**Tip.** Each god carries a special object. Zeus holds a thunderbolt. Poseidon holds a three-pronged trident. Athena often carries a shield.

**Recap.** Each Greek god had a special power on Mount Olympus.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Egyptian Gods and the Afterlife](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/egyptian-gods-and-the-afterlife-mt_bvxkT1nepy)
- [Ancient Greece and Rome on the Map](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/ancient-greece-and-rome-on-the-map-mt_mMMXD4v9Sh)

## Opens up

- [The first Olympics](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/the-first-olympics-mt_bKV2JYNwf7)
- [Greek Myths and Heroes](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/greek-myths-and-heroes-mt_PhIZNl2230)
- [Gods & the Parthenon](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/gods-and-the-parthenon-mt_W_CNRTBgYR)