Tuesday, February 21, Introduction to Greek Mythology

Objective: By the end of class, students will understand who the primary greek gods are and their affect on human beings centuries ago.

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Write this down in notebooks - Greek myths are based in religious beliefs and often used to explain natural phenomenons and/or other mysteries. For example, they thought when they saw lightening and hear thunder, it must be that Zeus was mad.

1. View introduction to greek gods. Take notes. For each god, you should have:

a. Name

b.Relationship to Zeus

c. What they are the god of

d. Their symbol

2. Read introduction to Greek Mythology pages 640-643.

Answer the following questions in notebooks:

a. What year is it estimated that the early greek battles first took place?

b. What is an epic poem?

c. How were epics originally told?

d. Why did the Greeks (spartans) attack Troy?

e. Who was Helen and why does she go with Paris to Troy?

f. Who was Meneleaus and Aggamemnon?

g. Why do they want Odysseus to go with them to Troy?

h. Why doesn't Odysseus want to go?

I. How long did they fight in Troy?

J. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy?

Review Answers

Exit Pass

How were epic poems first told and who is Homer?