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Today’s checklist Short story test Recap: The 12 Olympians Introduction to the heroes of Greek mythology Perseus Who’s who? The 12 Olympians Zeus Poseidon Lord of the sky ◦ Thunderbolt ◦ Fell in love with many women, mortal and immortal God of the sea ◦ Trident ◦ Had a splendid palace under the sea Dionysus God of the grape harvest ◦ Grapes, winecup ◦ Worshippepd by the Greeks Ares God of war ◦ The vulture, dog ◦ Son of Zeus and Hera Apollo Hermes God of light, truth ◦ Golden lyre, laurel ◦ Son of Zeus and Leto, the “most Greek of all the gods” Zeus’ messenger ◦ Winged sandals ◦ Appears most often in myths Hephaestus Patron of handicrafts, the arts, smiths ◦ Weapons, smiths ◦ He was the only ugly immortal Goddesses Hestia Goddess of the hearth ◦ Symbol of the home ◦ Zeus’ sister Hera Athena Protector of marriage ◦ Cow and peacock ◦ Zeus’ wife and sister Protector of civil life ◦ Olive tree, owl ◦ Daughter of Zeus Aphrodite Goddess of love and beauty ◦ Myrtle tree, dove ◦ Daughter of Zeus and Dione Artemis Lady of wild things ◦ All wild animals, esp. the deer ◦ Shows the uncertainty between good and evil Agree or disagree I believe it is the nature of people to be heroes, given the chance. -James A. Autry Modern hero myths The Harry Potter series serves as a prime example of a modern monomyth. In today’s globalized world, we do not need to travel far and wide to experience oddities, trials and tribulations. Is the new monomyth an internal one? Greek heroes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The myths surrounding Greek heroes follow a pattern Birth Destiny Quest Journey Romance Reward Perseus Medusa Perseus When Perseus was born, how did Acrisius arrange for his daughter and grandson to die? Why did Polydectes want Perseus dead? Identify each… ◦ Gorgons Medusa Andromeda What gods/goddesses helped Perseus to obtain the head of a gorgon? State three heroic qualities that Perseus displays.