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Date: _________________
Pre Test Items
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1. What is Greek Mythology to your understanding?
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2. Name as many of the Olympian gods that you can think of?
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3. Write down any questions or interests you have in regards to Greek Mythology.
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Guide Questions
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Links:
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http://mythweb.com
http://www.loggia.com/myth/olympians.html
http://www.hol.gr/greece/olymp.htm
http://www.thanasis.com/major.htm
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0881990.html
http://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/olympians.html
http://www.zeus-publications.com/zeusgod.htm
1. List the additional eleven gods and goddesses, and their purposes. One example have
been given for you.
Names:
Aphrodite
Purposes:
Goddess of love and beauty
2. How many total Olympian gods and goddesses were in existence in Greek history?
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3. Which god/goddess was the ruler of all Olympian gods and goddesses and held
enormous power and almost absolute authority?
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4. Name the location that was the legendary home of the gods and goddesses where they
ruled the universe.
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5. . Name the ruler that was over thrown, which enabled the Olympian gods to come to
power. Name the god/goddess who over threw that ruler and state the relationship that
god/goddess had to the former ruler.
Over thrown ruler:
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God who over threw that ruler and their relationship to the former ruler:
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6. It is evident Greek and Roman mythology, Zeus had multiple affairs numbering in the
hundreds with both goddesses and mortal women. Name three goddesses and three
mortals that Zeus had affairs with. An example has been done for you.
Name of goddess:
Name of mortal:
Metis
Alcmene
Activity 3: Explore the Heroes
This guide sheet will help you on your
search for the Greek heroes. Answer
the questions below using the links
provided for you
Links:
http://www.mythweb.com/heroes/heroes.html
http://www.e-classics.com/
http://www.loggia.com/myth/heroes.html
http://www.thanasis.com/heroes.htm
http://www.hellenism.net/eng/mythology1.htm
Hercules (Herakles)
Briefly describe the 12 tasks or “labors” of Hercules
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Jason
1. What was Jason’s real name? _____________________________________________________
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2. What was the Golden Fleece, where was it found and why did Jason need it?
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3. What was the name of Jason’s ship and what did he call his men? ______________
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4. What 3 tasks did Jason have to complete to earn the Golden Fleece? __________
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5. What 2 dangers guarded the passage between Sicily and Italy? _________________
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Choose any Greek hero not mentioned on this guide sheet and summarize their
legend. Key points may be details about their family or birth, tasks they were
required to complete, gods or goddesses that helped them and rewards that they
received. Complete the organizer below and write a summary 4-8 (sentences)
about a Greek hero that you will use in your story.
Hero’s Name _________________________________
What are some
problems with
your hero?
What is special
about your Greek
hero?
Where did
it occur?
When did
it occur?
How did your Greek hero
interact/feel about the
gods and goddesses?
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Planning Your Myth
Describe the following aspects of your myth in the organizer below:
Setting(s)
gods and goddesses
Hero and other characters
Lesson for humans or Explanation of
Natural Phenomena