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It’s Greek to Me!
CINDY CLARK
WEB QUEST
 Task #3 Beasts and CreaturesUse the
Internet information linked below to answer
these questions specifically related to Task
#3 Beasts and Creatures: **Answer the
following questions about the beasts and
creatures of Ancient times.1. Who was
Medusa the Gorgon? What did she do?2.
What was the Sphinx? What did she do?3.
What was the Griffin? What did it do?Myth
Man's Beast and Creatures - Identifies the
beasts and creatures. What they are and did
Essential Questions
What meanings did myths about gods,
goddesses, and heroes have for the
ancient Greeks?
What meanings do the Greek myths
have for us today?
Did you know that when there was an earthquake, the
ancient Greeks thought that Poseidon had stamped his foot
upon the earth? And when the sun rose each morning, it was
because Apollo had begun to drive his chariot up into the
sky? The ancient Greeks also believed when Persephone
traveled to the underworld, summer changed into fall.Come
and explore the world of Greek mythology. As you read,
think about what lies behind these ancient myths. Why do
you think the ancient Greeks created them? Consider a myth
to explain something in modern terms, because that’s
what you will do later.
Introduction
The gods on Mt. Olympus are very angry! They
are claiming that modern people have forgotten
them and their influence on our world. The great
Olympians are planning a world wide disaster to
remind all people of their existence and legacy.
One of your jobs is to gather evidence of the
impact of Greek mythology on our world. You
will be examining essential parts of our culture
including language, art, and entertainment.
Task
Your task is to explore the ongoing impact of the ancient
Greek culture on our modern world. You will look at
language, art, entertainment, and business. You will
document your work on a worksheet. You will also write
your own myth using the “Myth Machine.”
Process
Step 1:
First you need to take some time to read up on the
gods and their stories. Click on the link and explore.
Meet the gods!
See the paper manager for your chart.
Language
Research the impact of this ancient language on words we use today.
Complete the chart while you visit this site:
Words from Greek Mythology
You may want to go to MYTHMAN, too. Here you will learn more
background information. Go to the help with homework area.
Think about all the Greek affixes that help us form our words today.
Complete the chart while you visit this site: Greek Affixes
Check this out…
Click on these links to get a general
idea of the influence of ancient
Greece on modern society:
THE GREEKS ARE EVERYWHERE!
Greek Mythology Today
The Greeks at the Movies
NOW YOU CAN LOOK AND SEE JUST TWO
EXAMPLES OF HOW POPULAR THESE GREEK
HEROES AND STORIES ARE TODAY
CLICK ON THESE:
HERCULES
PERCY JACKSON
Can’t Get Enough?
YOU’LL FIND MORE INFORMATION, STORIES,
AND EVEN GAMES WHEN YOU CLICK HERE:
MORE GREEK INFORMATION
Time to Write!
NOW IT’S YOUR TURN. CREATE A MYTH OF
YOUR OWN. BE SURE TO INCLUDE
MYTH MACHINE
Want to do more?
EXTENDED
ACTIVITIES