Objective: By the end of class, students will explain why greek and norse mythology are so different and demonstrate comprehension of the myth of their choice and how its origin affects the tone.

DO NOW -

In paragraph form, what is it about norse culture that makes their myths so gloomy? What is it about greek culture that makes their myths have happier endings?

1. When you receive a laptop, go to this site. You may work in pairs.

2. Choose any myth. Read it and summarize it in your own words on another piece of paper. Consider the tone and mood. Consider the ending - is it happy or sad? Is a lesson learned? Do gods determine destiny? Is it gloomy? Do people die?

3. Note from which country the myth was written.

4. Find out what cultural influence from that country determined the mood and tone of the myth. Why is the myth written the way it is? What about the people of that country makes it that way?

Exit Pass

Either hand in or email your results. This project is worth 50 points.