1. Western Literature

2.  1.What came first: the chicken or the egg? 2.What is inherently problematic about this question? Explain your reasoning. Warm-Up: Chicken or the Egg?

3.  1.What is unique about how the Greeks conceived their gods? 2.What existed first in the beginning of the Creation of the world according to the Greeks? 3.Pick three of the monsters of the Earth and describe them, according to Greek mythology. Reading: Pop Quiz

4.   While we watch this short clip that illustrates the Greek Creation myth, compare what you see with your reading in Mythology yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxoR WD-RwtU  What similarities and differences are their from the Biblical Creation story? Greek Creation Myth

5.   In your small groups, create a diagram that maps the Creation of the world according to Hamilton’s Mythology.  Everyone needs this diagram in their notes.  You only have 10 minutes! Greek Creation Diagram

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7.   There are two stories that are told about how mankind is created in Greek mythology.  Regular students, you will look at the first account of Prometheus and Epimetheus on pages 84-85.  Honors students, you will look at the second account of the gods’ creation of the metallic races on pages 85-86. What about the Creation of Mankind?

8.   STEP ONE: As a small group, read your story and write a short summary of what happens to ensure comprehension.  STEP TWO: Find a partner and you will create a (minimum of six panel) comic strip to describe your Creation story.  You will be graded on your accuracy, creativity, and your use of archetypes and symbolism to make your comic strip meaningful. Creation Comic Strips

9.   You must either scan or take a picture of your comic strip and email it to me at abrooks@skyviewacademy.k12.co.us by 8:00am on Friday, November 6 th. abrooks@skyviewacademy.k12.co.us  You will share your comic strip to the class. Homework