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Midterm Project—World Myths and Folktales
Ms. Anthony/2016-17
Throughout this first semester, we have spent a great deal of time reading and
analyzing myths from around the world and across time. These stories are not only rich in
literary elements and cultural significance, but also provide readers with a glimpse into the
values and beliefs of a culture.
Myths—Greek Scavenger Hunt
Since we found that students’ backgrounds are spotty regarding ancient Greek and Roman
mythology, which is referenced extensively even in modern times, your group will explore
and complete a scavenger hunt on the website www.mythweb.com. You will receive a sheet
with directions on where to navigate. Please answer the scavenger hunt questions and read
the short summaries on the mythical gods, heroes, and other humans enmeshed in the gods’
world. Enjoy the pictures—they really enhance the stories (which are well written and
geared towards older students).
Greek Mythology Scavenger Hunt
www.mythweb.com
 Go to the website listed above.
 Right under the Myth Web logo, click on “GODS”.
 Click on the gods and goddesses in the picture and answer the following questions
on each.
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Demeter
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What was her area of control?
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Who was her daughter
o
How is Demeter often pictured in art?
Dionysus
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o What is his area of control?
o Who were his parents?
o What power did Dionysus grant to a king?
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Apollo
o How did Apollo aid Paris?
o Apollo is often portrayed with a lyre (small harp). How did he get
this?
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Aphrodite
o Who chose Aphrodite as the most beautiful goddess?
o In Homer—
 How does she save Paris from being killed by Menelaus?
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How does Aphrodite help Hera during the Trojan War, even
though they are on opposite sides?
o Jason
 How does Aphrodite help Jason on his quest for the
golden fleece?
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Hephaestus
o What was Hephaestus known for creating?
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Hera
o Why does Hera hate Heracles?
o How does Hera try to destroy Heracles?
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Artemis
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o Why was Niobe, queen of Thebes, punished by Artemis and
Apollo?
o What was the punishment?
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Others
o What was Pan’s area of control?
o What does he look like?
o Because many nymphs would respond to Pan’s romantic advances
by running away from him, what word in our language comes
from this?
 Go back to the Main Menu. Under the Myth Web logo, click “Today New!”
icon
 Read the hero myths that are listed below and answer the scavenger hunt
questions on each hero. Click through until you reach the end. You will not
have to read all of the summaries.
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Hercules
o What is the Roman name for the Greek hero Hercules?
o List 3 of Hercules’ labors.
o What did Heracles do once Hera drove him mad?
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Sisyphus
o Sisyphus was known as a ______________ knave.
Fill in the blank
o What did he do to anger Hades?
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o What is a synonym for cunning that appears in this myth?
o What kind of archetypal character is Sisyphus?
o What is Sisyphus’ punishment in Hades?
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Tantalus
o What was Tantalus’ crime for which he was punished by Hades?
o What is Tantalus’ punishment?
o What word from our language comes from this myth?
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Midas
o How does Midas gain favor with Dionysus?
o What 1st wish does Dionysus grant for Midas?
o What 2nd wish does Dionysus grant for Midas?
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Atlas
o What transgression did Atlas commit?
o What was his punishment?
o How does Heracles help Atlas?
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Titans
o Who were the Titans?
o What words in our language come from this race of immortal
beings?
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Styx
o What is it?
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o What word from our language comes from this and what does it
mean?
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Prometheus
o What does the word Promethean mean in English?
o What did Prometheus do for mankind?
o What was his punishment?
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Pan
o What kind of being is Pan?
o What word in our language comes from his name?
 Go back to Main Menu.
 Click on Encyclopedia
 Click on Index below the picture of an ancient temple
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Bellerophon
o What was Bellerophon known for?
o What was Chimaera?
o What word from our language comes from Chimaera? What does it
mean?
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Ceres
o What is her Greek name?
o What word do we get from our language that comes from this
name?
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Echo
o Who is Echo?
o Who did she fall in love with?
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Elysian Fields
o What is the Elysian Fields?
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Furies
o Who were the Furies?
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Gorgons
o What were the Gorgons?
o Who was the most famous Gorgon?
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Harpies
o Describe the harpies.
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Icarus
o What is he known for?
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Lethe
o What is Lethe?
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Sirens
o Who are the Sirens?
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Tartarus
o What is Tartarus? (Look in 1st paragraph)
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