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List 4 Imaginary Monsters Describe physical how they appear Where they live what they do how they are defeated What do they have in common?

List 4 Real Monsters Describe physical how they appear Where they live what they do how they are defeated What do they have in common?

What/Who came first? The imaginary monsters or the reals ones? Discuss

Why would we create Imaginary monsters when real one exist? Discuss

Who could use the threat/fear of a monster to control someone Who could use the threat/fear of a monster to control someone? Who could they control? Person in control Who they want to control What behavior they want to control

Consider these Greek "Monsters" Then write down who the Greeks and what the Greeks might have wanted to control.

Charybdis Charybdis was a sea monster that took the shape of a giant whirlpool.  Any ships that came near Charybdis were pulled down to the bottom of the sea.  Ships that passed through the Strait of Messina had to either pass by Charybdis or face the seas monster Scylla.  This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA.

Cyclopes The Cyclopes were one-eyed giants.  They were loners. They had no laws and would rip men to pieces that tresspased on their property This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY.

Sirens The Sirens were sea nymphs who lured sailors to crash on the rocks of their islands with their songs. Once a sailor heard the song, he could not resist. Once they crashed they would drown the men This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA.

Nymphs Nymphs were beautiful women They often live in secret remote spots Nymphs would lure men with their bodies and their praise Nymphs would either kill or keep the captive as sex slaves

The Evil "Foreigner" The Greeks did not have allies so any foreigner was seen as a monster. They will lure you with promise of a better life You will forget about your home and family They will then slaughter you