Tuesday, April 2, Greek Mythology

Objective: By the end of class, students will learn the history of Greek mythology and the events that lead up to the Trojan War (The Illiad) and The Odyssey.


DO NOW
In your own words in paragraph form, explain the importance of the gods to the people of Ancient Greece.  Name at least three gods/goddesses and what they are the god of.

Direct Instruction

THEMES and SYMBOLS - what are they?

Continue to read the Introduction pages 642-645 and answer the following questions:

1. What is an epic poem?  - page 640
2. Who was Paris? page 641
2. Who was Helen ? Who was her husband? page 641
4. Who was Agamemnon? Page 641
5. Who ultimately kills Agamemnon? page 642
6. Who is our Hero in Trouble? Why is he in trouble? page 642
7. Why doesn't he want to go to war? (page 643
8. Who is his wife ? Who is his son?
9. How did he try to trick Agamemnon and Menaleus to not go to war? Why did it not work? page 643
10. What was Odysseus' plan to get into Troy? page 643
11. How long did it take to get inside those walls? page 643
12. Name a major theme of the Odyssey . (page 644)
13. Define MYTH. page 644 
14. Who were the rhapsodies?
15. What is a homeric simile (page 645)?

View History - Background of Odyssey.

Exit Pass

What is more important in your opinion - Fighting for your country, or being there for your family? What would you have done/said to Agammennon if you were Odysseus?