Grade 2 - Greek Myths

Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide 221

1B-1 Name

Song and Chant for the Twelve Gods of Mount Olympus

Use these songs and chants to the tune of Farmer in the Dell.

Introduction

The Olympian gods of Greece. The farmer in the dell.

The Olympian gods of Greece. The farmer in the dell.

Ruled from Mount Olympus, Hi-ho the derry-oh

The Olympian gods of Greece. The farmer in the dell.

Zeus

Zeus the king of gods The farmer in the dell.

Zeus the king of gods The farmer in the dell.

Lightning bolt is in his hand, Hi-ho the derry-oh

Zeus the king of gods. The farmer in the dell.

Hera

Hera queen of gods. The farmer in the dell.

Hera queen of gods. The farmer in the dell.

She’s the wife of Zeus, Hi-ho the derry-oh

Hera queen of gods. The farmer in the dell.

Dionysus

Dionysus god of grapes. The farmer in the dell.

Dionysus god of grapes. The farmer in the dell.

He’s the youngest of them all, Hi-ho the derry-oh

Dionysus god of grapes. The farmer in the dell.

Hermes

Hermes is lightening fast. The farmer in the dell.

Hermes is lightening fast. The farmer in the dell.

Messenger for the gods, Hi-ho the derry-oh

Hermes is lightning fast. The farmer in the dell.