Unit 4: Changes in Perspective / Discovering Allusion

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Unit 4: Changes in Perspective / Discovering Allusion

Unit Focus and Questions Analyzing and evaluating mythological allusions in our world helps us to create connections among ideas and develop an interpretive understanding of hidden meanings both in and out of texts. What life lessons can be learned from the heroes and villains of ancient Greek mythology? How does an understanding of ancient mythology and allusion enhance a person’s ability to analyze, evaluate, and critique?

Introducing the Greek Gods!

King of Gods, men, law and order, weather Zeus King of Gods, men, law and order, weather Symbols: Thunderbolt, throne or crown, eagle, shield Married to Hera Father of many half-human/ half-gods Lord of gods and men Ruled from Mount Olympus

Goddess of women, childbirth Hera Goddess of women, childbirth Symbol: Peacock Wife of Zeus Often portrayed as angry with Zeus. Often portrayed as seeking revenge against her step-children.

Athena Symbol: Owl The city of Athens is named in her honor. Wisdom, fine arts Symbol: Owl The city of Athens is named in her honor.

Ares God of War Symbols: spear, burning torch, vultures Often not popular among other gods.

Symbols: The sun, the bow, the lyre Apollo God of the sun, song, music, prophecy Symbols: The sun, the bow, the lyre

Goddess of hearth and family Hestia Goddess of hearth and family Symbols: The hearth, flame, home, the circle

Lord of the Sea, horses, and earthquakes Poseidon Lord of the Sea, horses, and earthquakes Symbol: Trident (Three-pronged spear)

Hades God of the Underworld Symbols: Two-pronged spear, scepter, chariot pulled by black, fire-snorting horses Kidnapped Demeter’s daughter, Persephone, to make her his queen. Often portrayed as a villain in modern texts, but was not seen that way in ancient Greece.

God of fire, blacksmiths Hephaestus God of fire, blacksmiths Symbols: Hammer and anvil Usually depicted as disfigured. In some versions, married to Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty. Creates weapons for the gods.

Goddess of the moon, hunting, purity, and the wilderness Artemis Goddess of the moon, hunting, purity, and the wilderness Symbols: The sun, a golden shield

Goddess of Agriculture Demeter Symbols: Wheat, cornucopia After her daughter, Persephone, was stolen by Hades, Demeter refused to allow food to grow until an agreement was made to return Persephone to the land of the living for 6 months of the year. Goddess of Agriculture

Goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty Symbols: Scallop shell, dolphin, swan, golden apple In some versions, she is said to have been born from sea-foam.

Hermes Symbols: Caduceus (Herald’s staff), winged sandals God of travel, trade, and thievery Symbols: Caduceus (Herald’s staff), winged sandals The messenger of the gods.

God of the grape harvest, wine, and drama Dionysus God of the grape harvest, wine, and drama Symbols: Grapes, wine glass

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? Good readers are expected to know about Greek mythology.

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? Many words we use today can trace their origins back to Greek myth. Why does the word arachnid usually mean spider? A Greek myth will tell you.

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? Businesses often make use of references to Greek mythology, such as… …this soda…

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? …this ad for a flower delivery service…

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? …this ad for a children’s mask…

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? …the name of this hair salon…

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? …or this dog costume. Greek myth also appears in…

How is Greek Myth important in modern times? …comic books, television shows, songs, and movies.

End of Class Mythology Pretest Have your answers changed?

Return to Ending of Class Question #1 Why is understanding Greek mythology important to us today?

End of Class Question #2 Is ‘Nike’ a good name for an athletic shoe? Explain by referencing the meaning for the word using your packet of information about the Greek Gods.