Download Greek/Roman Mythology Research

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Greek/Roman Mythology Presentation
I. The Presentation (70 points) will take place on
You will give a presentation of your god/goddess/hero telling the class the important
information about the god/goddess/hero that you have researched.
Research the figure, using the following sources from WheelerLibrary.com:
 A book from the Media Center
 Encyclopedia Mythica
 Theoi Greek Mythology
 Other approved online sites may be used as additional sources (see Mrs. Nelson for
PRIOR approval)
Included in your presentation should be:
 Both the Greek and Roman name(s) for your figure (if both exist)
 Description of the physical appearance of the figure
 Area of dominance, rule, or specialty
 Symbols that have become closely associated with the figure
 Explains/demonstrates character traits of god, including any idiosyncrasies
 Explains status or position of their god
 Tells at least 1 story common to their god
 Explains how the other gods view their god and treat him/her (friends? enemies?)
 Explains how their god treats humans
 Explains where their god comes from (including any family relations to other gods)
 Provides some other interesting anecdote about their god
 Works cited page at the end stating your sources in MLA format
II. The Mask (30 points) Due on the day of presentation.
You will construct a mask depicting your god/goddess/hero. The mask should reflect your
subject through appearance (as described in your research), color, symbols, etc.
 The mask can be made of any material you wish.
 A basic, plain mask can be purchased from Michael’s craft store. You can then paint,
color, glue, etc., to personalize it.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Turned in separately is a full-page picture of the god/goddess/hero
 The Greek and Roman name of the figure should be at the top
 This picture should conform to what you have learned from your
research
 The picture should be in color
 The picture should be drawn, painted freehand for full credit
 A colored online picture may be copied; however be sure to
include the site at the bottom of your picture and include the
source on your Works Cited page
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Major Greek Gods/Goddesses and Heroes
Major Gods/Goddesses of Mt. Olympus
Other Important Figures
Greek Name(s)
Aphrodite
Apollo (Phoebus)
Ares
Artemis
Athena (Pallas)
Demeter
Dionysus
Eros
Hades
Hephaestus
Hera
Hermes
Hestia
Poseidon
Zeus
Pan
Centaurs (Chiron, especially)
Cronus/Saturn
Atlas
Atalanta
Hercules
Uranus
Perseus
Prometheus
Theseus
Psyche
Pandora
Daedalus
Oedipus
Gaia
Roman Name
Venus
Apollo
Mars
Diana
Minerva
Ceres
Bacchus, Liber
Cupid
Pluto
Vulcan, Mulciber
Juno
Mercury
Vesta
Neptune
Jupiter, Jove