Greek Gods

How did they keep track of all those gods? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby introduce you to the complicated family tree of the major Greek gods. You’ll learn who ruled each region of the universe, and where the gods lived when they weren’t causing trouble on Earth. You’ll hear mini-bios for a number of the gods, including the goddess of the hunt; the god of music; the ruler of the gods and his wife; the god of metalworking; the god of war; the goddess of love, and more! You’ll find out how they were thought to interact with each other, as well as what role the gods played in the daily lives of Ancient Greeks. Finally, you’ll find out what happened to the Greek gods. Here’s a hint: We don’t make many animal sacrifices these days!

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