Information-Mythological Figures

Artemis

Artemis' biography

• Artemis is the goddess of hunting, the moon, and children
• Artemis is also known as Diana.
• Artemis' sacred animals and objects are the moon, stags, and a cypress.
• Artemis is related to Zeus and Hera.
• Artemis is the goddess of hunting, but she protects young animals.
• Artemis made ten wishes to Zeus, that was made into a poem.

summary of a myth

In the Trojan War Artemis took the side of the Trojans. She also saved Iphigenia after she provoked the goddess' anger by boasting about her hunting skills.

Thor

biography

• Thor is the god of thunder and sky
• Thor has many ways to say his name Thorr, Thunor, Thonar, Donar, Donner, Thur, Thunar, Thunaer
• Thor's sacred object is Mjolnir, a magic hammer
• Thor is related to Odin
• Thor is brave, has courage, and is stron
• Thor closely resembles other dieties that are gods/ goddesses of thunder

summary of a myth

Thor went on a fishing trip to catch Jormungand, but his giant friend cut the line. Later Thor and Jormungand fought each other during Ragnarok

Amaterasu

biography

• Amaterasu is the goddess of sun
• Amaterasu is also known as Amaterasu-omikami
• Amaterasu's sacred object is a necklace
• Amaterasu is related to Susan
• Amaterasu is determined and cowardly
• Amaterasu was born when her father washed his left eye

summary of a myth

Amaterasu and Susan had a contest of who can create more people out of each others sacred objects Susan started destroying all of Amaterasu rice fields.

Pele

biography

• Pele is the god of volcanoes and fire
• Pele's sacred objects are volcanoes and fir
• Pele is related to Hi'iaka
• Pele characteristics are determined, angry, and annoyed
• Pele built a fire pit on herself before she died

summary of a myth
Pele was fighting her sister Hi'iaka, whille they were fighting Pele's father seperated them sending Pele to Hawaii. When she was in Hawaii, she mase fire pits (volcanoes)

greek citations

• Leonard Everett Fisher. The Olympians Great Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. New York. Holiday House. 1984. Greek Mytholoy

Norse Citations

• "Roman Era." Thor. 21 September, 2018. Norse mythology.

Japanese Citations

• Jim Ollhoff. Japanese Mythology. 2012. ABDO Publishing Company. 8000 west 78th street, suite 310, Edina, MN 55439. Japanese Mythology.

South Pacific Citations

• Jim Ollhoff. South Pacific Mythology. 2012. ABDO Publishing Company. 8000 west 78th street, suite 310, Edina, MN 55439. South Pacific Mythology.