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Heroes and Monsters
Mihi nomen est ______________________
Throughout the Greek and Roman world there are many tales of great gods and heroes, as well
as fearsome monsters. These conflicts are often one of the following:
-Explanations of natural phenomena
-Representations of the power of humanity over nature (or its powerlessness)
-Important events in personal journeys
-Recognition of local greatness
Assignment
(1) Choose a hero/god and monster from the list below.
(2)Research these two individuals for background on their history, physical appearance, and
characteristics.
(3) Draw a fight between the two.
(4) In 5-6 sentences explain who the hero and monster are, how the fight would conclude, and
what the conflict would represent or explain about the participants or greater world.
Heroes and Gods
Monsters
Zeus
Theseus
Typhon
Cerberus
Poseidon
Bellerophon
Furies
Hydra
Ares
Oedipus
Scylla
Sphinx
Artemis
Atalanta
Charybdis
Talos
Achilles
Athena
Minotaur
Versipellis
Jason
Orpheus
Gorgons
Hecatonchires
Perseus
Aeneas
Chimaera
Mantichore
Orestes
Cadmus
Harpies
Python
For an example, consider the following: Odysseus vs. Nemean Lion
Odysseus was the son of Laertes, and a hero known for his skill with the bow, as well as his cleverness.
The Nemean Lion was a near-invincible lion who used trickery to lure travelers and would-be heroes to
their death. Odysseus would face a difficult match in fighting the Nemean Lion, due to its near-invincible
skin, but, like Hercules, may realize that blunt force would overcome this defense.