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Monday, August 18, 2014 Write down FIVE things that you can remember about MYTHOLOGY: -
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014 Write down five things you remember about yesterday’s Mythology Presentation 1.__________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.__________
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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Is it really all Greek to you? Below you will find pairs of characters, brand names, objects etc. One of the two in each pair is from Greek or Roman Mythology. The other is not. Write down the name you think has mythological roots. 1.NikeAdidas 2.Ravens Titans 3.VenusIsabela 4.CupidBaby New Year 5.King TritonArial 6.Winged SandalsSilver Wand 7.Unicorn Pegasus 8.Pandora’s BoxSeven Cities of Gold 9.MedusaWicked Witch of the West 10.Map Atlas 11.Abominable Snowman Cyclops 12.HerculesSuperman 13.Cerberus the 3-headed dogClifford the big red dog 14.EchoShout
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Friday, August 22, 2014 Why were the Gods created? What did the classical Greek Gods look like? Out of Chaos, who was born (Parents)? Who were the Children? Who were the Grandchildren?
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Friday, August 22, 2014 Name these Gods: 1.God of War 2.God of Love and Beauty 3.God of Blacksmith/Weaponry 4.Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt 5.Goddess of the home and the hearth
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Monday, August 25, 2014 Name these Gods: 1.God of the Underworld 2.God of the Sea 3.Goddess/Protector of marriage/married women 4.Goddess of War and Wisdom 5.Who is Pandora?
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Monday, August 25, 2014 1.Who is Narcissus? 2.What is Narcissus’ fate? 3.Who is Echo? 4.What is Echo’s fate? 5.Who is Adonis? 6.What is Adonis’ fate?
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1. What does the fact that the Greek gods had a human appearance reveal about the Greek culture? a. They thought animals were superior to humans b. They were inspired by the power and beauty of nature c. They celebrated the beauty of human beings d. They thought that humans were the source of evil and destruction in the world 2. Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the Greek gods? a. They reflected man’ vanities and shortcomings b. They despised mortal man c. They were humorous d. They were important to all aspects of Greek life 3. Which of the following in NOT characteristic of a myth? a. They attempt to explain creation, divinity, and religion b. They probe the meaning of existence c. They chronicle the adventures of heroes d.They detail true historical events
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1. The name of the aged boatman who ferries the souls of the dead across water is: a. Styx b. Cerberus c. Charon d. Acheron 2. Hades is the place where: a. There are six rivers b. Virgil and Homer live c. The good are rewarded and the evil are punished d. The day and night blend together 3.When souls enter Hades they are judged by: a. Styx, Acheron and Charon b. Rhadamanthus, Minos and Aeacus c. Tartarus, Elysioan and Cocytus d.Phlegethon, Phiadra and Cerberus
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 1.Fully grown and armored, she popped from Zeus’ head 2. She loved to hunt and is known as the goddess of wild things 3.His winged sandals allowed him to expediently deliver messages 4.He was the Lord of the sky who wielded the mighty thunderbolt 5. He ruled the underworld 6. This “earth-shaker” took a trident (a three pronged spear) to shatter anything he pleased 7. He was the only immortal who was lame and ugly 8. She was the goddess of hearth and home
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Thursday, August 28, 2014 6. Prometheus was punished for: a. Giving man fire b. Making fun of Zeus c. Loving Aphrodite d. Letting Pandora open her box 7. Pandora opened her box because: a. She was a woman b. She was consumed by curiosity c. She wanted the world to suffer d. She wanted to be famous 8. Which famous goddess loved Adonis? a. Aphrodite b. Hera c. Athena d. Hestia 9. What was Narcissus’ major flaw? a. He was rude to the Nymphs b. He was a disobedient youth c. He was in love with his own image d. He was overwhelmed with fear
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