Ms. Giorgi and Mrs. Garcia Spring Intersession 2016
Myths Myths are usually about gods, goddesses, or supernatural beings with greater powers and abilities than humans. A long time ago, myths were thought to be true by their original tellers. We still enjoy reading about them today and many have been turned into book series and movies. They are also the subjects of famous paintings. We will be reading the myth “Theseus and the Minotaur”
Who do you know? Greek mythology is made up of many characters. Sometimes it’s hard to know who did what! Basically, they are broken down into groups… The Olympian gods and goddesses – the next few slides will explain who they are! The Titans – Cronus, Hyperion, Oceanus, Phoebe to name a few. Greek heroes –Achilles, Perseus, Theseus Mythical creatures – The Minotaur, Gorgons, Hydra, Chimera, Pegasus, etc.
Heroes of Mt. Olympus –Who lived on Mt. Olympus? Zeus – Hera’s husband, Ruler of all the gods and goddesses on Mt. Olympus Hera – Zeus’ wife, goddess of marriage, symbolized by the peacock and the pomegranate Aphrodite – goddess of love Artemis- goddess of hunting and nature Athena – goddess of the arts, literature and reason Apollo – god of music, light, healing and was thought to give medicine to humans Hestia – goddess of the home, hearth (fire) Hermes – god of commerce, he was quick and clever and the protector of travelers and athletes (look at the wings on his feet… what is the symbol on Puentes track shirts?) Hades – Ruler of the underworld Hephaestus – god of fire and volcanoes Aris – god of war Poseidon – god of the sea
Poseidon Wings on his feet
Theseus and the Minotaur – Characters Theseus - Known as a hero in Greek mythology, son of the King Aegeus, Theseus was not very nice to Ariadne King Aegeus – King of Athens King Minos – evil King of Crete who defeated Athens in a war Ariadne- Daughter of King Minos The Minotaur – half man, half bull (taur- toro)
Setting Theseus traveled from Athens to Crete to slay the minotaur. Explain why this body of water is still called the Aegean Sea.
Setting The ball of twine is important to the myth. Labyrinth – a complicated maze
Plot You will complete a Plot map that shows the following details: Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution Conflict Theme Protagonist / Antagonist