Blog Day 1

What did you think?

What did we think of blogging? Suggestions?

Ten NEW Labors

If Hercules lived today, what 10 impossible tasks would you assign him to do?

Lessons of the Herc

One of the Greeks most famous and lasting heroes has a pretty sordid (shady) past. What does this tell us about the Ancient Greeks belief in people? Punishment? Justice?

The Ten Labors

Many people do not think that Hercules punishment fit the crime. What do you think? Did he earn forgiveness? If you were assign a different punishment, what would you have him do?

Hercules! Hercules! (Hero or not?)

Hercules was not exactly the guy I always thought he was. What does this story say about the Ancient Greeks? He killed his entire family, is this guy a hero?? Be sure you explain what you think.

The Myth of Icarus

1. What do you think we are supposed to learn from Icarus?
2. Man, rough break for this kid. Did he deserve what he got?
3. Which character are you in this story? Why?