1. M Y T H O L G
English 9B
Mrs. Lux

2. Defining Moments Mythology = the study of myths What are myths?
Stories about supernatural beings, in early times, handed down orally from one generation to another
Collected from groups of people
Like Greeks, Romans, Celts, etc.

3. Purpose of Myths To EXPLAIN Nature Man Gods Where did earth come from?
Where did man come from?
Gods
Where did the gods come from?

4. How do we know about myths?
LITERATURE
Primary source of knowledge about ancient myths
Virgil
Homer – Iliad & Odyssey
Hesiod
Ovid

5. Why is mythology important?
Interesting
Entertaining
Shows how ancient people viewed their world
Constant references to mythology all your life
Allusions
Literature, music, arts, advertising, history, language

6. Mt. Olympus Council of 13 gods Zeus Hera Hades Athena Hephaestus Ares
Apollo
Hestia
Poseidon
Hades
Hephaestus
Artemis
Hermes
Aphrodite
Demeter

7. Unit Focus Creation stories Hero study Research project Presentations
Comparing Greek heroes to modern heroes
Research project
Presentations
Overall Focus Questions: What did you learn about Greek mythology? How and where does it apply today?