mr. wilson’s guide to the greeks

Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The

GreeksGods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and more

Project – Greek Mask• Students will be able to- Learn about and

Choose a Greek God, Goddess, Hero, or Monster for inspiration in creating a plaster mask

• Students will be able to- Design a Greek mask using symbols related to your Greek choice

• Students will be able to- Create a Greek Mask

• Students will be able to- Reflect on their project by writing a paper that explains the process of mask-making and their design choices.

NYS Visual Art STANDARDS- 1,2, and 3. Common Core - WHST 6-8.1

ZEUS• King of the Gods• God of lightning,

sky, and thunder • Symbols-

Thunderbolt, Eagle, and Bull

• Lives- Mount Olympus

• Wife- Hera

Hera• Queen of the Gods• Goddess of

Marriage, Women, and Birth

• Symbols- Peacock Feather

• Lives- Mount Olympus

• Husband- Zeus

Poseidon• God of the Sea• Symbols- Trident,

Fish, and Dolphin• Lives- The Sea• Brother- Zeus

and Hades

Hades• God of the

Underworld• Symbols- Key,

Horn, and Scepter• Lives- Underworld• Brother- Zeus and

Poseidon

Athena• Goddess of

Wisdom• Symbols- Olive

Tree, Owl, and Spear

• Lives- Mount Olympus and Athens

Ares• God of War• Symbols-

Helmet, Dog, and Boar

• Lives- Mount Olympus and Sparta

Hermes• Messenger of the

Gods• Symbols- Wings,

Winged Sandals/Cap, and Caduceus (Heralds Staff)

• Lives- Mount Olympus

Aphrodite• Goddess of Love• Symbols- Rose,

Shell, and Dove• Lives- Mount

Olympus

Dionysus • God of Wine and

Theater• Symbols-

Grapevine, Wine, and Panther

• Lives- Mount Olympus

Hephaestus• God of Fire and

Metal Working• Symbols- Anvil,

Hammer, and Tongs

• Lives- Mount Olympus

Nike• Goddess of

Victory• Symbols- Wings,

and Speed• Lives- Athens

Artemis• Goddess of the

Hunt• Symbols- Bow,

Arrow, Stag, and Moon

• Twin- Apollo

Apollo• God of Music and

Poetry• Symbols- Lyre,

Wreath, and Raven

• Twin- Artemis

Medusa• Monster- Gorgon• Freezes her

victims to stone when they gaze into her eyes

• Has snakes for hair

Cyclops• Monster- Giant• This particular

giant has one eye.

• Gave The Gods their weapons

Hydra• Monster- Serpent

Beast• Has many heads.

When one is cut off multiple heads grow in its place.

Minotaur• Monster-

Man/Bull• Creature that

guards a labyrinth

Mr. Wilson

• God of Middle School Art

• Symbols- Students good grades

• Lives- Norwich

What’s Next?• Choose a Greek Character and begin

the design for your mask.• You must include symbols so your

audience knows who the mask is inspired by.