1. Mythology Writing Prompts
Grade 4 – December/January
Mythology Writing Prompts

2. What was the king’s wish? Why did he request this ability?
The Golden Touch
What was the king’s wish? Why did he request this ability?

3. Why did King Midas regret his wish?
The Golden Touch
Why did King Midas regret his wish?

4. Why do you think people today still refer to the Midas touch?
The Golden Touch
Why do you think people today still refer to the Midas touch?

5. How was giving Pandora to Epimetheus an act of revenge for Zeus?
Pandora’s Box
How was giving Pandora to Epimetheus an act of revenge for Zeus?

6. What is Pandora known for? What character trait got her into trouble?
Pandora’s Box
What is Pandora known for? What character trait got her into trouble?

7. Why does the name Pandora have negative associations, even today?
Pandora’s Box
Why does the name Pandora have negative associations, even today?

8. Lost In His Own Reflection
How can you tell Narcissus is self-centered?

9. Lost In His Own Reflection
What makes the story of Narcissus memorable?

10. Lost In His Own Reflection
What is Narcissus known for?

11. How did Hercules display great physical strength?
The Labors of Hercules
How did Hercules display great physical strength?

12. What did the twelve labors have in common?
The Labors of Hercules
What did the twelve labors have in common?

13. What is Hercules known for?
The Labors of Hercules
What is Hercules known for?