Unit: Greek Mythology

EQ: What do we have to gain by knowing and understanding the ancient stories and worldview behind Greek Mythology?

Monday 8/26: What's up with those Olympians anyway?

At the bell... Begin a new section of notes in Notability to hold information about the Greeks and Mythology; then start your first journal.

• Journal 1: What advantages does an English student gain from studying mythology? 

                           You may use your notes or the web to help you get ideas. (5-10 sentences)

• Discuss J1 and add to your notes (they will be of advantage to you later).   

Group Research Day
Collect notes on one Olympian.

• What is the basic origin and history of this Olympian?
• What is the god or goddess associated with (wine, fertility, war, death, grain, a certain planet, an occupation, etc...)?
• What symbols usually attend this god or goddess (eagle, thunderbolt, winged shoes, etc...)?
• Explain a favorite story in which the god or goddess is the main star.

Gods to choose from:

1. Zeus (aka Jupiter, Jove)
2. Hera (Juno)
3. Poseidon (Neptune)
4. Dionysus (Bacchus)
5. Apollo (Apollo)
6. Artemis (Diana)
7. Hermes (Mercury)
8. Athena (Minerva)
9. Ares (Mas)
10. Aphrodite (Venus)
11. Hephaestus (Vulcan)
12. Demeter (Ceres)

 HW: Olympian Notes