| TASK |
Your job will be to play the role of a detective and investigate the gods. Since there are so many gods from which to choose, we will focus on some of the most famous gods--the gods of Mount Olympus. After a general search you will narrow down your assignment by selecting one god from this group to focus your investigation upon. You will gather information about this god, then you will make a WANTED POSTER with specific facts that you have compiled in your search. Finally, you will report back to the class with a brief PRESENTATION about your god.
| Step One |
Mythology
Let's review. Answer the following questions. Click the picture below each set of questions to find your answer. Answer each question in a complete sentence.
1. What is a Myth?
2. What is the purpose of a myth?
3. What is the Greek word for Myth?
4. What is Mythology?
5. Name 3 characteristics of a myth.
| Step Two |
Greek Mythology
Work with a partner researching the questions in the task you were given. Be prepared to give a brief report to the class based on your research.
Task #1 Mount Olympus
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #1 Mount Olympus:
1. Who lived on Mount Olympus?
2. What is Mount Olympus?
3. Where is Mount Olympus?
1. Choose one god or goddess that interests you most.
Using many adjectives to describe the god or
goddess. Be sure to include the name.
**Find the names below and write out how to say it using the pronunciation form.
1. Hephaestus
2. Aphrodite
3. Psyche
4. Prometheus
5. Phaeton
- Mount Olympus - Describes the who,what, where of Mt Olympus
- Myth Man's Gallery - Has all god and goddess with many pictures
- How to say the greek names - pronunciation
Task #2 Greek gods and godesses
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #2 Greek gods and godesses:
** Answer the following questions using the websites below.
1. Who was Hera's husband?
2. What is Demeter's Roman name?
3. Who did Dionysus rescue?
4. What is Echo's name is Greek?
5. What is Athena's name in Greek?
6. Who is Helen and how did she start the Trojan War?
7. Who had the idea of the wooden horse that brought
destruction to Troy?
8. What is Odysseus's Latin name?
- Greek Mythology- Gods, Heroes, and dictionary - Researching the Gods on Mt. Olympus
- Myth Man's names in greek - Shows how to write the gods names in greek
- Trojan War - Has many links to things with the trojan War
Task #3 Beasts and Creatures
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #3 Beasts and Creatures:
**Answer the following questions about the beasts and creatures of Ancient times.
1. Who was Medusa the Gorgon? What did she do?
2. What was the Sphinx? What did she do?
3. What was the Griffin? What did it do?
- Myth Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the beasts and creatures. What they are and did
Mythology in Modern Society
Use the Internet information linked below to answer these questions specifically related to Task #4 Mythology in Modern Society:
** Using the Myth Man's Greek Quiz, take the quizzes to see what you know about Greek Mythology. Let me know your results.
**Next answer the questions.
1. What is the city in Ohio named after the time in
Greek Mythology?
2. How many cities in the United States are named Troy?
3. Mars is a constellation? True or False
- Myth Man's Greek Quiz - Two quizzes appear
- Mythology in Modern Society - How the greek time has influenced us today
| Step Three |
Now that you understand the origin and purpose of myths, let’s learn about some of the gods—specifically the gods of Mount Olympus, also know as the Olympians. Click below for a list of the Olympian gods and some stories and information about them. Browse through the list, clicking on the various gods, and decide which gods are most interesting to you. Narrow your choices down to a few, then come back for Step Four.
| Step Four |
What's so great about these Olympians?
Now that you’ve narrowed down your choices, see if you can find a myth or story that features your favorite Olympian gods. Click below for a wide variety of stories and myths where you can search for the gods you are most interested in. The pages you are about to click on are pages with "Some Great Greek Myths” so shop around and read lots of myths and stories to find the best ones. When you finish, come back for Step Five.
| Step Five |
He has TONS of information about the gods and lots of myths for you to read and enjoy. He sometimes tells his myths in modern day fashion. When you get to his page, click on the HOMEWORK HELP buttons until you arrive at the HOMEWORK HELP CENTER. Then click on MAJOR OLYMPIANS. You will find lots and lots of fun information presented by The Myth Man. Browse through all the categories in the Olympian section to compile lots of information in various forms.
| Step Six |
Directions for WANTED POSTER |
You will need a large sheet of poster board to make your WANTED POSTER.
On your WANTED POSTER you may present your information in any way that looks attractive.
You will need the following information:
- The name of the god (make it easy to see)
- The Roman name and the Latin name of your god
- A picture of the god (choose something appropriate for a poster)
- A brief description of where the god is from and where the god can usually be found (in other words, where does the god spend his time in the myths?)
- He or she is the god or goddess of…?
- This god is famous for…?
- Relatives? (parents, siblings, what god or gods did he or she marry, love, or desire…?)
- Does this god have a weapon?
- What are his/her "favorites"?
- What other identifying characteristics or interesting facts have you discovered about your god?
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