Name that Myth....
"With this gift man was more than a match for all other animals. It enabled him to make weapons to subdue them; tools with which to cultivate the earth; to warm his dwelling, so as to be comparatively independent of climate; and finally to introduce the arts and to coin money, the means of trade and commerce" ( _______ ).
"In consternation at the unprecedented affliction, he strove to divest himself of his power; he hated the gift he had lately coveted" ( ____ ).
In this tale, Cupid gets revenge on a prideful god by cursing his love to hate him. "Forthwith the god was seized with love for the maiden, and she abhorred the thought of loving" ( ___ ).
"She was once a beautiful maiden whose hair was her chief glory, but as she dared to vie in beauty with Minerva, the goddess deprived her of her charms and changed her beautiful ringlets into hissing serpents" ( ___ ).
"He stooped down to drink and saw his own image in the water; he thought it was some beautiful water spirit living in the fountain" ( ____ ).
"In the wall that parted the two houses there was a crack caused by some fault in the structure. No one had remarked it before but the lovers discovered it. What will no love discover!" ( ____ ).
"Immediately a pair of branching stag's horns grew out of his head, his neck gained in length, his ears grew sharp-pointed, his hands became feet, his arms long legs, his body was covered with a hairy spotted hide. Fear took the place of former boldness and the hero fled" [Just then he sees his own hunting dogs] ( ______ ).
"His hair was sea green, and trailed behind him on the water; his shoulders grew broad, and what had been thighs and legs assumed the form of a fish's tail. the sea-gods complimented hi on the change of his appearance, and he fancied himself a rather good- looking personage" ( ____ ).
"Your lot is mortal, and you ask what is beyond a mortal's power. In your ignorance you aspire to do that which not even the gods themselves may do. None but myself can drive the flaming car of day" (____).
"But go; return to your sisters, whose advice you seem to think preferable to mine. I inflict no other punishment on you than to leave you for ever. Love cannot dwell with suspicion" ( ____ ).
Be ready for a short myths quiz on block day.
Tomorrow we write the Mythology Essay incorporating the summer reading and ideas from class discussions. Please see the Rubric and MLA Checklist. (You may also view this file on Focus.)
A few notes....
- Please pay specific attention to the format, especially to the double-spacing and heading requirements.
- If you cite Bulfinch's Mythology, simply write the name of the myth you are referencing. For example, I enjoyed the one about a mysterious and faceless lover (Cupid and Psyche).
- What do I value the most? The evidence that you have an interesting thought relating to the reading AND your ability to prove that thought using textual references.
- What counts as plagiarism?
DUE Monday, September 16.
100 points
Please bring it PRINTED OUT to turn in as a hard copy.
Why? Because I will correct it and allow you to edit and resubmit your paper for more credit.
