English 9 Greek Mythology Research Paper
Topic Possibilities:
The Greek Ages of Man
Major Olympian gods: Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon, Hermes, Hera, Aphrodite, Artemis,
Athena, Hephaestus, Hades, etc.
The Titans: Kronos, Rhea, Helios
Monsters of Greek Mythology: Scylla and Charybdis, The Gorgons, the Fates, the
Furies, the Sirens, Cyclops, the Kraken, the hydra, Pythus etc.
The Oracle at Delphi
Nymphs: Calypso, Daphne, Circe, the Muses, etc.
Areas of Research:
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Basic origins, creation stories
Powers, areas of control
Enemies, fights with other gods
Parents, marriage, offspring, affairs
Classical literature where they appear
Modern literature where they appear—for example, Calypso and the Kraken in Pirates of
the Caribbean
Human virtues and vices they seem to represent
Use good judgment: keep research, reading, and writing school appropriate
Grades Involved:
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Note card with topic selection: 5 points
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Three sources, attached to reading journals: 10 points each
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Outline, 10 points
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Report complete with works cited and rubric: 50 points
Total: 95 points