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Greek Mythology

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

GREEK MYTHOLOGY MONSTERS

BY KATRI KIRSCHMAN

MINOTAUR

A BULL-HEADED MONSTER BORN TO QUEEN PASIPHAE OF KRETE.
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CENTAUR

HALF MAN, HALF HORSE SAVAGES WHICH INHABITED THE MOUNTAINS.
Photo by Arenamontanus

SATYR

ANIMAL MEN SHOWN DRINKING, DANCING, PLAYING FLUTES
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THE FURIES

THREE GODDESSES WHO AVENGED CRIMES AGAINST THE NATURAL ORDER.

NAIADS

FRESH-WATER NYMPHS WHO INHABITED THE EARTH. THEY WERE IMMORTAL, MINOR DIVINITIES WHO WERE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ASSEMBLIES OF THE GODS ON MOUNT OLYMPOS

MEDUSA

Punished by Athena for breaking celibacy her hair turned to snakes

PAN

God of the wild, shepherds, hunting and rustic music, and companion of the nymphs.

CHIMERA

Monstrous fire-breathing creature , composed of a lion, a snake and a goat.

NEREIDS

Patrons of sailors, who came to aid men in distress, and who had the sea's rich bounty.

CHARON

Ferryman of the dead, an underworld demon (spirit) in the service of King Hades.

CERBERUS

Hellhound that guards the entrance of the underworld to stop souls from escaping