Journal #1-- “The Coming of the Gods" All journal assignments are worth 25 points if 22 lines of information are presented. They are a Level I writing assignment which means the points are given for the presentation of the information, not for the mechanics of the writing. Prompt: Imagine that you lived in a time when kings and queens ruled the land. You have just been crowned absolute monarch of the island on which you live. Describe the type of community you would create and the rules you would have your citizenry follow. Be sure to include any consequences you would enforce for those individuals not following the laws you have enacted.

Journal #2-- "Creation of Man" Suppose you were given the chance to create a new animal-- and not just any animal, but an animal that would be a combination of any three animals that presently exist. Your assignment is to select three traits you admire from three different animals and put them together to create a new species. You need to name the creature and also give some information about the creature's habits-- where does it live, what does it eat, how does it use these abilities that you have given it? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #3-- "Creation of Man" According to the “Creation of Man” story, Prometheus gave us fire to spark our knowledge. What do you think is the most valuable modern-day gift we have received on Earth that we use in our everyday lives? Why? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #3-- “Trouble Comes to Earth" In the story "Trouble Comes to Earth," Pandora is created by the gods to be the perfect woman. In fact, her name means "all-gifted." If you were able to "build" for yourself the perfect mate, using physical and emotional/intellectual characteristics, how would this "ideal" mate appear? Consider the following characteristics while you are building perfection: Whose eyes? Whose smile? Whose hair? Whose physique, abilities, traits, etc.? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #4 – Change of Seasons In the tale of Persephone and Hades, the god of the Underworld goes to great lengths to be with the women he loves. What is the craziest thing you have ever done for someone you cared about – or – what is the craziest thing you have seen someone else do for love? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #6 - ARACHNE In our tale, Arachne learns that “pride comes before the fall.” Discuss a time when you were overly confident or conceited that had a negative outcome. If given the chance, would you change your actions? Why or why not? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #7 - MIDAS In our tale of Midas, the greedy king is granted one wish. If you were granted one wish, what would you wish for? How could this wish benefit you? Are there any negative repercussions that could result from this wish being granted? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #8 - ORPHEUS During his time, Orpheus was the most talented of all musicians. Who do you think is our modern-day Orpheus? Why do you think so? What song/songs exemplify this artist’s best work? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #8 - MIDAS Does the adaptation of this myth still communicate the same message? Cite at least two new ways it does this. Cite at least two similar ways it does this. 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #9 – GREEK MYTH TO FILM Note at least six allusions to mythic gods or figures. - Focus on ONE of them (especially if you are the class expert) and critique how accurate they are to the actual myth. 25 points for 22 lines

Journal #10 – JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE In our tale, the gods’ interference and manipulations can be credited for Jason’s downfall. Do you think that outside forces dictate our lives, or do we possess the freewill to make our own choices? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal # 10 - PERSEUS The tale of Perseus ends with an ironic twist. Discuss a time in your life when what you expected to occur, didn’t happen. Was it humorous? Was it sad? What would you do differently if faced with the situation again? 25 points for 22 lines

Journal # 12 - THESEUS The tale of Theseus ends mysteriously, with Theseus’ final years on Skyros unaccounted for. Write the end of Theseus’ tale, giving him the noble and heroic death he earned in life. 25 points for 22 lines

Journal # 13 Of all the tales you have read thus far, which has been your favorite? Your least favorite? Why? 25 points for 22 lines.