Wednesday, February 23, Greek Mythology

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehension of background information of Greek mythology and the impetus for the Trojan War.

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How do you define a hero? What qualities should he/she possess? Must heroes be "perfect?" Who is your hero and why?

Review comprehensive questions / answers from yesterday. Review gods, goddesses and their roles.

1. Zeus and the great Flood

2. The Judgement of Paris

3. Read 644-646 - holt text. Complete introduction to Odyssey.

4.. View Clips on Odysseus on dvd

5. Answer the following questions.

a.Who is Odysseus' son?

b. How long has Odysseus been gone?

c. What is the theme of the Odyssey?

d. What is Odysseus searching for besides trying to get home?

e. What goddess is always at the side of Odysseus? Why?

f. What god is against Odysseus? Why?

g. What were the "mythmakers" called?

h. What is an epic simile?

i. How were epics originally told and where?

Review Answers

Exit Pass

With which god or goddess do you think you mostly relate? Why?