The Greek Gods ~ a report by Dylan (6th)

Ancient Greek Gods - Who are the 12 Greek Gods and Goddesses?

The Greeks believed in many gods. Each of them had a purpose. The main ones were the Olympians. They also had Roman equivalents. There were fourteen of them. They were called:

  • Zeus: The king of the gods and the god of the sky. He carried a lightning bolt as a weapon made by his uncles the Cyclops.Roman equivalent: Jupiter.
  • Poseiden: The king (and god) of the sea. He carried a trident as a weapon made by his uncles the Cyclops.Roman equivalent: Neptune.
  • Hades: The king of the Underworld and the god of the dead and riches. He carried a helmet that made him invisible made by his uncles the Cyclops. Roman equivalent: Pluto.
  • Hera: The queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and women. Roman equivalent: Juno.
  • Athena: The goddess of wisdom, craft and warfare. She was the patron goddess of Athens. Roman equivalent: Minerva.
  • Ares: The god of war and courage. Roman equivalent: Mars.
  • Apollo: The god of the sun, music, dance, archery, healing, diseases, poetry and prophecy. Roman equivalent: Apollo.
  • Artemis: The goddess of hunting, chastity and the moon. Roman equivalent: Diana.
  • Hephaestus: The god of fire and forges. Roman equivalent: Vulcan.
  • Aphrodite: The goddess of love and beauty. Roman equivalent: Venus.
  • Hermes: The god of thieves, travel and boundaries and the messenger of the gods. Roman equivalent: Mercury.
  • Dionysus: The god of wine and pleasure. Roman equivalent: Bacchus.
  • Demeter: The goddess of grain and the harvest. Roman equivalent: Ceres.
  • Hestia: The goddess of the hearth and family. Roman equivalent: Vesta.

~ a report by Dylan (6th)

Apollo ~ a report by Tadhg (6th)

 

Favourite Design of Apollo? : r/ShuumatsuNoValkyrie

Apollo was a twin. His Roman name was the same as his Greek name. He was the god of the sun or light, poetry, music and medicine. He was famous for his oracles (wise women to whom he gave his power to predict and explain the future).

Apollo’s symbols were the gold bows and arrows, and he frequently  appears golden and shining. He wears a laurel wreath remembering Daphne.

~a report by Tadhg (6th)

Mount Olympus

Ancient Greeks had a lot of gods that they believed in but there were 13 main Gods that they worshiped: Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Ares, Hephaestus, Hermes, Dionysus, Hera, Athena, Artemis, Demeter, Aphrodite and Hades.

These are their roman counterparts Zeus is Jupiter, Poseidon is Neptune, Apollo is Apollo, Ares is Mars, Hephaestus is Vulcan, Hermes is Mercury, Dionysus is Bacchus, Hera is Juno, Athena is Minerva, Artemis is Diana, Demeter is Ceres, Aphrodite is Venus, Hades is Pluto.

~ a report by Ryan (6th)

Nesa’s Diary ~ Thinking About Family (Chapter 23)

Dear Diary,

It’s me Nesa again

I can’t believe we escaped. Even though we were bobbing up and down all night on the ship I slept like a log. When I woke up, Areon and Andraemon were all ready. Andraemon took out a big cloth and inside there was loads of yummy food. Osban woke up. 

We started eating food and chatting about what we will do when we get back to Troy. I really want to just run in the Scaean gate and run to my family and give them a big hug. Osban is going to be the most welcome home because he has the sword but Osban did not think so.

I told him he would be a hero when we got back to Troy  and that made him smile. I wonder what Areons parents are going to think of Kaela or maybe Andraemon might look after her. I looked out to the horizon. This is all so crazy. We have waited ages for this for ages.

I can’t wait to go back to Troy to see my family again.

Bye,

Nesa.

~ Nesa’s Diary created by Sarah (6th)

Osban’s Diary ~ Hunger (Chapter 23)

Dearest Diary,

Nesa and I were unable to survive to handle the exhaustion any longer they laid down and relaxed. Andraemon brought us loads of goods: fresh bread, wheat cakes, honey cucumber and soft cheese.

Andraemon asked me what I will do when I go home. I didn’t know. No one will be there for us. I said they will when they hear that you have brought that sword back Osban

There were birds flying in the sky while we were in the boat. They were in a hurry like us, Nesa said, flying home.

Bye diary,

Osban

~ Osban’s Diary created by Ben (6th)

Areon’s Diary ~ Nearly There (Chapter 23)

Hello Diary,

All though I was tired I could barely sleep with the excitement of getting to return to Troy after so long. Both Andraemon and me stayed up and watched the moon and the stars twinkling on the white seas and listening to the waves crash against the bow of the both and retreat again. It was almost morning and Nesa and Osban both woke up.

Andreamon treated us all to a nice meal as we were all starved. We had bread cakes honey cucumber cheese melon and apples and we didn’t leave a crumb. We all talked then aboat what we would do when we got back to Troy and how all are family would be there to welcome us home after a long while.

See you again but for now bye bye.

~ Areon’s Diary created by Oisín (6th)

Nesa’s Diary ~ Heading Home (Chapter 22)

Hey, Its me, Nesa

Sundown was on its way but we had found a swept up boat. We dipped the oars in the sea and went off. We knew they would have no idea where we were but I was still worried, I was pretty scared that Osban would fall of the boat as he falls over everything like the horse and the tree.

Anyway, the wind was so strong which effected everything, but then we heard the voice of Megnor which frightened us all terrified if he was to find us. We all knew what was going to happen if he found us. We would be made do more work and I was so frightened he was screaming on the top of is lungs to his men.

Bye for now.

~ Nesa’s Diary created by Eimear (6th)

Areon’s Diary ~ Setting Off (Chapter 22)

Darling Diary,

As we slipped around the headland to the little beach where the boat was Osban’s eyes lit up. He loved the boat. And so did I. We put up the sail and got the boat ready. But as we looked back once more before setting sail we saw a shadow in the distance.

I was so scared. I feared it was Megnor and I knew if it was that all of our had work would be ruined. I sighed with relief when I realised it was Andraemon. He said he was going to come with us and and I was so happy because I knew we needed him on our side to get out of here.

We set sail and once we got around the headland is when it got tricky. A storm was heading our way and we had to go through it or else we would be caught by Megnor and his soldiers. The storm hit and it was horrific. Water was being thrown everywhere. It was so hard to steer but we eventually got out of the storm.

That was the end of my day.

~ Areon’s Diary created by Zara (6th)

Nesa’s Diary ~ The Chase (Chapter 21)

Dear diary

It’s me Nesa again

I was so excited today that we are going to escape this island. We went to the palace today to finish our jobs. Osban said he had to go up stairs to finish cleaning. I was a bit annoyed and told him to do it quickly.

Everyone one was in a line get their share in oil and grain. We will be laughing tonight at high seas. I walk up to the gate and see Pero’s waving her hand to tell me to go back. She said that Megnor was whipping Osban. I was horrified.

I knew I had to do something. I heard the cries of Osban. Paros told me to take the horse. I jumped on the horse and galloped towards the guards and they backed away. We rode the horse with Megnor chasing behind us.

The horse started getting tired but I made it gallop on impatiently. Osban fell off the horse and into the river. I pulled him up with all my strength and he just about got back on the horse. I had the idea that I we got to the valley on the top of the hill we might be able to loose him. We rode up the rode up the mountain and down the valley.

Then Megnor came towards us. It would have been the end only for Kaela. She knocked him out. Osban, Arean and I tied him up with the reigns of the horse and walked to the beach where the boat was.

Thanks for listening to me

Nesa

~ Nesa’s Diary created by Emily (6th)

Osban’s Diary ~ On the Boat (Chapter 22)

Dear Diary

I was wet, cold and tired but when I saw the boat that Areon fixed, I forgot al Andraemon l about that and raced down to it. I was so happy. Teg and Kaela were right behind me when Areon called Teg back. Kaela and jumped on to the boat. We were very excited. “What’s keeping Areon” I asked Nesa. Nesa didn’t give me the answer I was looking for so I shouted “hurry up, Areon”. When I saw Megnor Iran to the bow of the ship and shouted “Hoist the sail, Hoist the sail”.

I was so scared that Megnor or someone else would see us. I was panicking a lot. I sat down, with my head down, in between Teg and Kaela, with one arm around each of them. Teg got away and ran to the bow. I started to crawl over to him when a big wave came and soaked me. I was so angry that I got up feeling unafraid now and walked to Teg.

I grabbed him and brought him back to where I was sitting but before I did that, I saw this massive rock. I shouted ROCK! and Andraemon threw himself on the steering oar. I felt like a hero after I saved the day.

Talk to you next time!

~ Osban’s Diary created by Cian (6th)