Throne Project (Drawing AND Essay)– Due Monday 11/9

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Throne Project (Drawing AND Essay)– Due Monday 11/9 HOMEWORK Throne Project (Drawing AND Essay)– Due Monday 11/9 DO NOW: Fill out row 3 on your mythology scale and have your homework out to be checked

The myth of King Midas HW Answers

Definition of a Myth A story of unknown origin that people told long ago in an attempt to: 1. Answer serious questions about how important things began and occurred 2. Explain natural occurrences and express beliefs of right and wrong.

To explain natural phenomena or an occurrence Uses of a Myth To explain natural phenomena or an occurrence To explain the creation of the world or objects To teach people moral lessons

To explain some historical event Uses of a Myth To explain some historical event To explain some ancient religious practices To reveal the common hopes and fears of mankind

Elements of a Myth An explanation of the universe – why something was the way it was or why it happened the way it did

The adventures of the gods/goddesses Elements of a Myth The adventures of the gods/goddesses Super-human deities Would often appear disguised Would experience human emotions

Magic – the inclusion of the supernatural Elements of a Myth Magic – the inclusion of the supernatural

Changes – Physical or emotional for a person or group of people Elements of a Myth Changes – Physical or emotional for a person or group of people

The myth of Prometheus