Characters from The Homeric Hymns

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Zeus and Hera - These two gods are the king and queen of the gods in Classical Greek mythology.

Aphrodite - This deity in Classic Greek mythology representing sensual love, beauty, and desire, and was born from the foam of the sea.

Apollo - Representing the sun, this god appears the most in the collection of hymns, including two that detail birth and the search for the Oracle.

Demeter - This god or goddess is less flamboyant than some of their counterparts, but is known for having moods that affect the crops and...
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