Classical Myth Chapter 7, 8,9,10 Presentations
You will be divided into groups of 3-5 and assigned pages. Your group is
responsible for creating a presentation on those pages, including all answers to
the questions presented here and any further information the group finds on
their god/goddess or myth. You may do a skit of your myth.
Requirements
1. Teach lesson on topic answering all the questions on this sheet (A play could
serve to represent your myth as well.) All answers must be correct according
to Classical Myth, our textbook for this class. Remember the myths have
different versions, so you should supplement the book with other information
from other sources, but the questions MUST be answered from our book.
2. Use notecards- do NOT read your source, your worksheet, your powerpoint,
your poster, or from Classical Myth. You are teaching a lesson, so you should
be able to summarize the information in your own words and talk directly to
your classmates.
3. Hand out of information-all the answers to each question along with any
other information you find. (NO-your visual aid or measure of
understanding does NOT count as a handout!)
4. Measure understanding; quiz, crossword, w/s, question or test. Your group
is responsible for grading. Each measure of understanding will count as a
score for your classmates. This can not exceed 10 points!
5. Visual aid- poster, model, overhead, powerpoint, movie, skit.
6. Bibliography card with three sources-Classical Myth and Mythology (the
books in my classroom do NOT count). This must be in MLA format!
Points-You will be graded individually, but foremost, I am looking for quality!
1. teach and answer all questions correctly
10 points
2. explaining in your own words the information correctly
10 points
3. A handout which answers all questions correctly
25 points
4. a relevant measure of understanding, not exceeding 10 pts.
20 points
5. A visual aid which enhances understanding of your deity
25 points
6. A bibliography card with 3 sources in MLA format
10 points
100 points total
*EACH PORTION IS WORTH POINTS! YOU MAY NOT “DOUBLE DIP” AND
USE A PIECE OF THE PROJECT TO COUNT FOR 2 ITEMS. COMPLETE
EACH ITEM REQUIRED OR YOU WILL BE DOCKED POINTS!
Group 1- Poseidon, Hephaestus, Hermes 159-162, 180-181, 185-198
Group 2- Apollo 162-180
Group 3- Demeter, Hades 229-242, 204, 162
Group 4- Aphrodite 204-215, 257-261, 182-185
Group 5- Artemis, Athena 216-221, 222-226
Group 6 - Dionysus 263-272, 285-288
Group 1 Questions-Poseidon, Hephaestus, Hermes
1. “As projections of human concerns, the male gods specialized in typically male
activities” (159). Explain what activities were male and what gods represented these
activities.
2. In religion, what is Poseidon master of?
3. Summarize the myth about Poseidon and Demeter.
4. Summarize the myth concerning Athena and Poseidon competing for the
patronage of Athens.
5. Who was Poseidon married to and who were their children?
7. Summarize Poseidon’s part in the Odyssey.
8. Describe Poseidon as he was going to battle at Troy.
9. Describe when Poseidon mated with Medusa. Who were their offspring?
10. Why is Hephaestus scorned?
11. Who does Hephaestus represent in Greek society?
12. Why is Hephaestus’ marriage to Aphrodite a joke?
13. Summarize the myth when Hera throws Hephaestus from heaven.
14. Recall the myth from chp 6 when Zeus throws Hephaestus from heaven. Also
mentioned on pg 180.
15. Hermes has many roles. List his five jobs.
16. Right after Hermes is born he begins mischief. What does he create and what
does he steal and how?
17. What does Apollo accuse Hermes of and what is Hermes’ defense?
18. What court hears this case when Apollo and Hermes can not settle their dispute?
19. What does Zeus order?
20. How is their dispute settled? What does Hermes and Apollo promise/give each
other?
21. Apollo is the god of the ___________________. Why?
22. Hermes is the god of the ____________________. Why?
23. The alliance between Apollo and Hermes should encourage the __________ and
_____________ in Greek society to what?
Group 2- Apollo
1. Describe Apollo.
2. Why is Apollo called the Lord of Mice?
3. Why did Leto have trouble finding a place to give birth?
4. Why could she give birth on Delos?
5. What advantages did Leto tell the people of Delos they would have if they
allowed her to give birth to Apollo there?
6. What concerns did Delos have about Leto giving birth on their island?
7. Who had to help Leto finally give birth?
8. How did Hera try to punish Leto again and who prevented it?
9. What is Apollo’s function in the society of gods and in Greek society?
10. Explain the myth where Apollo kills the dragon and explain why he kills the
dragon and how he establishes the oracle at Delphi.
11. How long did the oracle function under Apollo?
12. What was the prophetess of the oracle called and what was her function?
13. Explain the myth about Cassandra and Apollo.
14. Explain the myth about Sibyl and Apollo.
15. Explain the myth of Apollo and Daphne.
16. Explain the myth of Apollo and Coronis.
17. Adultery for men and women is handled differently. Explain how this difference
could be considered misogynistic.
18. Apollo inspired men and women in different ways. Explain the difference.
19. What did Apollo embody?
20. How is Apollo connected to Shamans or medicine men?
Group 3 Questions-Demeter
1. Demeter’s name means ________________? Describe Demeter and Persephone.
(Pictures?)
2. Who could have Demeter been the predecessor to in a modern context?
3. Summarize/act out the myth of Hades, Demeter, and Persephone. (Be DETAIL
Oriented)
4. Who promised Persephone to Hades?
5. How was Persephone lured away?
6. Who abducted her and how?
7. Who told Demeter of Persephone’s fate?
8. Where did Demeter go and what became her job?
9. What happen with Metaneira and her child? Why was Demeter angry?
10. What was Demeter trying to give the child?
11. How does Demeter finally get Zeus to have Hades return Persephone?
12. What did Persephone eat and what di that bind her to?
13. Persephone’s fate can be compared to whom in Greek society and why?
14. What could Demeter represent in Greek society?
15. What is the symbolism connected to the pomegranate?
16. What does the myth itself represent?
17. Describe Hades.
Group 4 Questions-Aphrodite, Ares
1. Who is Aphrodite’s constant companion? Describe him.
2. Explain temple prostitution.
3. Aphrodite and Hermes had a child. Who was this child? Briefly explain the myth
surrounding him.
4. Who was Pygmalion and why was he upset?
5. This myth was the basis for what play and what musical?
6. Summarize/act out the myth of Pygmalion.
7. What did he create and how did it come to life?
8. Who was Myrrha and why was she punished?
9. Summarize the myth of Myrrha.
10. Male gods could pursue mortal women. Could female goddesses pursue mortal
men?
11. Summarize the myth of Anchises and Aphrodite.
12. Why does Zeus have Aphrodite fall for a mortal?
13. What lie does she tell?
14. What are Anchises instructions after they lie together?
15. A myth about the same lovers has a different ending. Summarize the different
ending.
16. Describe Aphrodite. (Pictures?)
17. Review any myths you already know about Aphrodite.
18. What happened with Adonis and Aphrodite?
19. Describe Ares.
20. List Ares’ children with Aphrodite and the meanings of their names.
21. Summarize the myth of when Ares is caught with Aphrodite.
Group 5 Questions-Artemis, Athena
1. Explain Artemis. (Pictures?)
2. Review any myths you already know about Artemis.
3. If a woman died suddenly, what was the explanation?
4. Act out/summarize the myth of Niobe.
5. Define exemplum. Use the Achilles myth as an example.
6. Summarize/act out the myth of Orion.
7. What was Orion’s crime?
8. How was Orion punished?
9. Act out/summarize the myth of Actaeon.
10. What was Actaeon’s crime?
11. How was he punished?
12. What do the Artemis myths reflect? Give some examples.
13. Describe Athena. (Pictures?)
14. Review any myths you already know about Athena.
15. How does Athena participate in the Iliad?
16. Who did she watch over?
17. What does Athena represent?
18. Compare Athena and Prometheus?
19. Act out/summarize the myth of Arachne.
20. What was Arachne’s crime?
21. What opportunities for repentance did Athena give her?
22. What was Arachne’s punishment?
23. Why was Athena so angry?
24. What modern day word do we have from this myth and why?
Group 6 Questions-Dionysus
1. Describe Dionysus. (Pictures?)
2. Summarize act out the beginnings of Dionysus.
3. Who was his mother and how did she get killed?
4. Who was driven mad by Hera and why?
5. Define and describe the followers of Dionysus.
6. Who was Dionysus wife?
7. Explain/act out the myth of Lycurgus.
8. What was Lycurgus crime and how was he punished?
9. Explain the myth of the Minyads.
10. Explain the myth of the Proetids.
11. Explain act out the myth involving Dionysus and the pirates.
12. Explain the myth of Pentheus.
13. What elements of folktale are evident in the Dionysus myths?
14. Explain madness.
15. Explain how the Greeks managed this irrationality in the face of their reason.