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Greek Mythology Unit: Graphic Organizer Hero Myths Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________Class:_____________________________ Definition of hero in mythology: In mythology and legend, a man or woman, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his or her bold exploits, and favored by the gods. He or she seeks some significant goal or boon for his people. Often the quest involves archetypal stages such as the miraculous birth, the search for truth or riches or a lost loved one, a struggle with monsters, and the descent to the underworld. “Prometheus” Hero & Hero’s Parents Prometheus, the wisest titan whose name means forethought. Iapetus, a titan, is his father Quest – The journey the hero takes to complete a specific task. -Zeus gave Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus the job of creating man -Epimetheus gave all the good gifts to the animals -Prometheus feels sorry for humans, so he decides to steal fire from the gods to give to man -Athena helps him -Zeus punishes Prometheus, chains him to a the Caucassus Mountains and has an eagle eat his liver daily -Herakles finally frees Prometheus Heroic Qualities & Tragic Flaw Heroic Qualities: Prometheus has many qualities we admire: wisdom, courage, persistence; he stands up to Zeus and won’t give in Tragic Flaw: He steals fire from Zeus and he is punished for that. We do admire him because he helped man, but it is the flaw that brings him pain and suffering Explanation as to why it is it is a Hero Myth -Prometheus has divine parents, his father is a titan -He goes on a quest, he is called to help mankind and he does this at great cost to himself, he endures great suffering -Athena is his helper, she helps him get fire from the hearth of the gods -He struggles with the monstrous eagle Hero & Hero’s parents Quest: The journey the hero takes to complete a specific task. Heroic Qualities & Tragic Flaw Explanation as to why it is a Hero Myth