CLAS 160D 1st Edition Lecture 1 Outline of Current Lecture I. Getting to know the godsII. How to identify them in works of artCurrent LectureZeus(Jupiter/Jove):- King of the gods- Arbiter of Justice(Dike-justice in greek)- “Kronion” or “Kronicles”(son of Kronos)- “Father of Gods and Men”- Thunder/Lightning/Clouds- Archetypal father figurePortrayal in Art:- Adult man with a beard- Wielding a lightning bolt- With an eagle- Holding a scepter Hera(Juno):- Wife of Zeus- Patron of wives and marriage- Archetype of (faithful but jealous) wife- Sacred animal: peacockPortrayal in Art:- Modest adult woman- Crown- Holding a scepter- Often jealous look upon faceThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Demeter(Ceres):- Sister of Zeus and mother of Persephone(aka Kore-girl in greek)- Goddess of agriculture and grain- Archetypal motherPortrayal in Art:- Very modest adult woman- Usually holding wheat or grainHestia(Vesta):- Oldest sister of Zeus- Goddess of the hearth, the eternal flame- Eternal virgin- Very little in mythologyPortrayal in Art:- Looks younger, not as modest- Often depicted as a hearth or fireplacePoseidon(Neptune):- Brother of Zeus, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Pluto- God of the sea, earthquakes, and horsesPortrayal in Art:- Carries a trident- Rides a horse- Adult man with a beardAphrodite(Venus):- Goddess of love and sex- Aka “Cytherea”- Wife of Hephaestus, lover of Ares- Associated with CyprusPortrayal in Art:- Almost always naked- With doves- Accompanied by Eros(cupid)Ares(Mars):- God of war- Lover of Aphrodite- Few stories are told about him *except in relation to AphroditeApollo(Apollo)- Son of Zeus and Leto, twin of Artemis- Eternal ephebe (18,19,20 years old, borderline adult)- God of prophecy, bow, lyre, plague, healing- Religion at Delphi and Delos- Far-Darter, Phoebus, Pythian, Delian, etc.Potrayal in Art:- No beard, very young- Laurel wreath- Lyre, bow- Order, control, right anglesArtemis(Diana):- Daughter of Zeus and Leto, twin of Apollo- Eternal virginal girl (13,14,15 years old-gods stop aging once prime age is reached)- Goddess of Hunting, animals, and young women- Patron of women’s transitions- Aka PhoebePortrayal in Art:- Hair usually tied back- Bow and arrows- Short, knee-length dress- Wild animalsAthena(Minerva):- Daughter of Zeus and Metis- Aka Pallas- Eternal virgin- Goddess of war, strategy, and handicraft- Patron of many heroesPortrayal in Art:- Woman in armor- With an owl- Aegis (breastplate with medusa’s head)Hephaestus(Vulcan)- Son of Hera(and Zeus?)- Smith/craftsman of the gods- Ugly, handicapped (lame in both legs)- 2nd class godPortrayal in Art:- Sitting- Products and tools- Adult man with a beardHermes(Mercury):- Son of Zeus and Maia- Messenger of the gods- Boundary crosser- Psychopompos (guider of souls)- God of thieves, herdsmen, and commercePortrayal in Art:- Adult man with a beard- Travelers hat- Winged sandals-