CINDY CLARK WEB QUEST It’s Greek to Me!. Task #3 Beasts and CreaturesUse the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically.

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CINDY CLARK WEB QUEST It’s Greek to Me!

Task #3 Beasts and CreaturesUse the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #3 Beasts and Creatures: **Answer the following questions about the beasts and creatures of Ancient times.1. Who was Medusa the Gorgon? What did she do?2. What was the Sphinx? What did she do?3. What was the Griffin? What did it do?Myth Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the beasts and creatures. What they are and did

Essential Questions What meanings did myths about gods, goddesses, and heroes have for the ancient Greeks? What meanings do the Greek myths have for us today?

Did you know that when there was an earthquake, the ancient Greeks thought that Poseidon had stamped his foot upon the earth? And when the sun rose each morning, it was because Apollo had begun to drive his chariot up into the sky? The ancient Greeks also believed when Persephone traveled to the underworld, summer changed into fall.Come and explore the world of Greek mythology. As you read, think about what lies behind these ancient myths. Why do you think the ancient Greeks created them? Consider a myth to explain something in modern terms, because that’s what you will do later.

Introduction The gods on Mt. Olympus are very angry! They are claiming that modern people have forgotten them and their influence on our world. The great Olympians are planning a world wide disaster to remind all people of their existence and legacy. One of your jobs is to gather evidence of the impact of Greek mythology on our world. You will be examining essential parts of our culture including language, art, and entertainment.

Task Your task is to explore the ongoing impact of the ancient Greek culture on our modern world. You will look at language, art, entertainment, and business. You will document your work on a worksheet. You will also write your own myth using the “Myth Machine.”

Process Step 1: First you need to take some time to read up on the gods and their stories. Click on the link and explore. Meet the gods! See the paper manager for your chart.

Language Research the impact of this ancient language on words we use today. Complete the chart while you visit this site: Words from Greek Mythology You may want to go to MYTHMAN, too. Here you will learn more background information. Go to the help with homework area. MYTHMAN Think about all the Greek affixes that help us form our words today. Complete the chart while you visit this site: Greek AffixesGreek Affixes

Check this out… Click on these links to get a general idea of the influence of ancient Greece on modern society: THE GREEKS ARE EVERYWHERE! Greek Mythology Today

NOW YOU CAN LOOK AND SEE JUST TWO EXAMPLES OF HOW POPULAR THESE GREEK HEROES AND STORIES ARE TODAY CLICK ON THESE: HERCULES PERCY JACKSON The Greeks at the Movies

YOU’LL FIND MORE INFORMATION, STORIES, AND EVEN GAMES WHEN YOU CLICK HERE: MORE GREEK INFORMATION Can’t Get Enough?

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. CREATE A MYTH OF YOUR OWN. BE SURE TO INCLUDE MYTH MACHINE Time to Write!

EXTENDED ACTIVITIES Want to do more?