An olympian is someone who comes from Mt. Olympus, the home of the Gods. You will learn about some of the Roman gods, their connection to Greek gods, and a brief myth. Pay attention to these areas as you explore your sites. Record the questions and their answers on your tablet.

Greek Mythology: The Olympians - The Greeks believed in the same Gods that the Romans did, but they used different names for their Gods. Compare the descriptions of the Roman Gods to those of the Greek Gods. Do you notice any differences?  At this site, read about:

• Zeus (Greek for Jupiter)
• Poseidon (Greek for Neptune)
• Hades (Greek for Pluto)
• Hera (Greek for Juno)
• Athena (Greek for Minerva)

Roman Gods - Visit this site to learn more about specific Roman Gods. Don't forget to record your answers on your tablet so that you can share with your team members later! Read about these gods and write down a few facts about each one:

• Jupiter
• Neptune
• Pluto
• Hera
• Minerva

Hercules - As an Olympian, you should be aware of one of the most famous Roman/Greek myths. Click on Hercules to read this story about the hero.

• Who was Hercules' enemy?
• Why did he have to perform 12 difficult tasks?