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Greek Mythology Unit: Graphic Organizer: Behavioral and Origin Myths Name: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________Class _______________________ Behavioral Myth: lays out the code of morals and ethics that culture holds to be important Origin Myth: a story that explains the creation of natural elements using supernatural elements Prometheus and the Story of Fire Main Characters Prometheus, titan who is determined to help humans Zeus, punished Prometheus and humans Pandora, lets out world’s misery because of curiosity Herakles, frees Prometheus Epimetheus, gives out good stuff Plot Summary Prometheus gives fire to humans Zeus gets angry-fire is only for gods Zeus punishes humans with Pandora-miseries are let loose Prometheus is punished, chained to rock, eagle eats liver daily Zeus wants information-Prometheus refuses to give it Prometheus has a strong-will that won’t give in no matter what Herakles frees Prometheus Purpose of the Myth (Origin or Behavior) Behavior: Prometheus has qualities we admire-generous, determined, strong-willed. Zeus has qualities we disdainmean, self-centered, vengeful. Pandora is disdained for her curiosity. Origin: Myth tells about the origin of animals, man, fire and human misery Explanation as to why it is it is an Origin or Behavior Myth Myth explains the way humans thought about the way fire was created and how humans came to be. Prometheus and the gods created these things that were not easily understood by ancient man There are behaviors that we admire and disdain. We want to be like Prometheus with his generosity. We don’t want to be like Pandora or Zeus, too self-centered or curious Main Characters Plot Summary Purpose of the Myth (Origin or Behavior) Explanation as to why it is it is a Origin or Behavior Myth