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Vocabulary—Section 1
Word Definition Picture/Description
Gaea
Uranus
Cyclopes
Tartarus
Titans
Pontus
Titanesses
Vocabulary—Section 2 Zeus & His Family
Directions: For each vocabulary word in this section, use
Word Definition Picture/Description
Amaltheia
Aegis
tormenting
nectar
descendants
altar
nymphs
Word Definition Picture/Description
prudence
ambrosia
impenetrable
hearth
herald
masons
oxhorned
Ichor
iridescent
12 Gods & Goddesses Project
Directions: Use the god or goddess assigned to you complete the graphic organizer. Then, using the graphic organizer, create a colorful poster on a sheet of white paper depicting your god or goddess including all information. You may use an image of fine art found online as your depiction, or draw one from scratch.
Assigned god or goddess
Word Definition Picture/Description
fates
lavished
floodgates
virtuous
desolate
ark
foresight
savory
Vocabulary—Section 3 Minor gods
forlorn
centaurs
plunge
vessel
ointment
shied
horde
bleating
Word Definition Picture/Description
A Box of Woe & a glimmer of hope
Directions: Imagine yourself as Pandora. You have been put on Earth with this intriguing box but given instructions NOT to open it. Answer the following questions.
1. If you are Pandora, what might go through your head after you’ve been told not to open the box?
2. What are some obvious emotions you might experience?
3. Do you trust the gods who sometimes don’t play fair? Or, do you disregard their advice? Explain the reasons behind your answer.
4What are the pros and cons of opening the box? PROS CONS 4. What are the pros and cons of NOT opening the box?
PROS CONS
How A-Muse-ing! O Muses
Who sing of a World Long Gone, Of Mighty Heroes, Olympian Gods,
Of Terrible Monsters and Fabulous Beasts, Help Me to Tell of These Wonderful Things,
For I have Come to the Land of Greece To Speak of Her Myths and Her Mystery.
-Lady Hestia Evans, Athens, 1825
The Muses Clio, Euterpe and Thalia By Eustache Le Sueur
The Dance of Apollo with the Muses By Baldassare Peruzzi
The Muse of Painting By Paolo Veronese
How A-Muse-ing!
Muse Name Art Form Examples of Fine Art
Perseus
Medusa
Gorgon
Nereids
deftly
oracle
writhing
knoll
Word Definition Picture/Description
Vocabulary—Section 4 Mortal Descendants of Zeus
Word Definition Picture/Description
luring
fiery
furrows
suitor
lyre
singeing
tyrant
satyr
wily
Book of Beasts Directions: List every creature and beast you encounter as we read each myth. Fill in the chart for each creature. Two pages have been provided, but you may not have to use each space.
Name Description Myth
Name Description Myth
Directions: Using the Heracles labor assigned to you, fill in the graphic organizer. Then, create an artistic representation of Heracles’ labor using the medium of your choice as approved by Mrs. Weston.
Title of Labor
Labor #
Goal
Characters w/in labor
Heracle
s’ Solu
tion
Vocabulary—Section 5 Theseus & Other Heroes
Word Definition Picture/Description
Harpies
Athenians
Minotaur
intricate
devour
prow
leer
realm
incantations
sinister
loathsome
quest
sorceress
labyrinth
conch shell
sorcery
Word Definition Picture/Description
Greek Heroes! Directions: Our class will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will be given a hero to research from our book. Use the book, Internet, and other literary sources to answer the following questions about your group’s hero. Then, formulate a presentation to the class with at least one visual aid explaining your group’s answers to the questions.
1. Which gods aid your hero?
2. Which gods try to foil your hero’s efforts?
3. What qualities, talents, and strengths does your hero possess?
4. What heroic acts does your hero perform?
5. In what ways is your hero’s character flawed?
6. How does the hero’s story end?