Wednesday, July 28, 2010
If you were a god or goddess
If you were a god or goddess, what would you be the god or goddess of? What would be your powers? Would you, as the Greeks did, look down on human beings or would you be the kinder gentler god/goddess? What kinds of adventures do you think you would have?
Why Mythology?
Why do you think that they needed the stories of gods and godesses? Do we have myths of our own in our culture?
Why Mythology?
Why do you think that they needed the stories of gods and godesses? Do we have myths of our own in our culture?
Written in the Stars
Complete this ONLY if you have finished blogging and commenting on the other blogs.
Have you ever had someone ask what your sign is? These "signs" or astrological symbols come from Greek Myths. What is your sign? Take a minute to do a little research (wikipedia will do just fine here)--what is the myth behind your sign?
Have you ever had someone ask what your sign is? These "signs" or astrological symbols come from Greek Myths. What is your sign? Take a minute to do a little research (wikipedia will do just fine here)--what is the myth behind your sign?
Zeus' Behavior
Zeus is all powerful. He is the revered (respected) by all. Most women would love to have the opportunity to be with him. Why, then, do you think he chooses to trick them? And take them against their will?
A Day at the Zoo-Readings 3/4
What is the role of animals in Greek Mythology? We see several animals in the last two readings today. What kinds of animals do we see? What might they represent or symbolize?
Gods and Goddesses of Our Times
There are Gods and Goddesses abounding (leaping out) in Ancient Greek myths. Think about how Gods were viewed and who the Gods were. Who in OUR society has "God" or "Goddess" status? Who do we treat in the same way? Why do you think we do this?
Theseus and Dionysius
How are these two Gods similar in their apporaches to human beings? How are they different? What do these two stories show us about the relationships between Gods and mortals in Ancient Greece?
Everyone loves a good wander
In today's first reading, Theseus spends time wandering. Come to think of it, so does Dionysius. If we recall from yesterday, Hercules spend time wandering and all it seemed like Orion and Artemis did was roam around. Why do you think so many myths involve the idea of wandering (or walking around aimlessly)?
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