Introduction to MythologyWestern LiteratureNovember 11, 2014

What is mythology?

• Myth: (noun) A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. • Denotation: A type of story that explains a

phenomenon.• Connotation: Myths are usually false. THIS IS

NOT THE DEFINITION THAT WE ARE USING TO DISCUSS MYTHOLOGY.

Journal #5 – November 11, 2014

In your journal, answer the following questions in complete sentences: 1. What does “mythology” mean to you? 2. What is your favorite myth?3. What different Creation stories do you

know of? Explain the origin of each myth (as defined on the earlier slide).

Famous Greek & Roman Gods/GoddessesTake notes on the following figures of Greek and Roman mythology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCm8W5RZes

MOUNT OLYMPUSHome of the Gods

Originally Thought to be a

Real MountainFinally Came to be Thought ofas a Floating

Mountainin the Sky

ZEUS (Roman Name:

Jupiter)Supreme Ruler of the Gods

His weapon was the mighty THUNDERBOLT

He falls in love frequently and often acts on it

(even though he is married)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsGRBy3Kel0

HERA (Roman Name: Juno)

Zeus’ Wife and SisterProtector of Marriage and

Married WomenVery Jealous of Zeus’ Numerous

Lovers

HADES (Roman Name: Pluto)

Lord of the UnderworldRuler of the Dead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thuFj74xJeM

POSEIDON(Roman Name: Neptune)

Ruler of the Seas and Oceans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxKvd-G2J4c

DEMETER(Roman Name: Ceres)

Goddess of Corn and Agriculture

Her Moods Affect the Seasons

Her daughter Persephone is abducted by Hades to the Underworld.

https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceIrhgLnniU

PERSEPHONE(Roman Name:

Proserpine)Goddess of Spring

She was Kidnappedby Hades

Later Made theQueen of the Underworld

Spends Half the Yearin Hades, Half on Earth

APHRODITE(Roman Name: Venus)

Goddess of Love and Beauty

Wife of Hephaestus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSWgvvampnw

HESTIA(Roman Name: Vesta)

Goddess of the Home

ARES(Roman Name: Mars)

God of War

Son of Zeus and Hera

None of the Other Gods Like Him Much

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAQ-MdbHksw&list=UUKphg9yQbc0cLoQ2hLcsESw&index=21

ATHENA(Roman Name: Minerva)

Battle Maiden and Goddess of Wisdom

(and Battle)While Adopted by Hera,

She is the Daughterof Zeus Only

(Sprang from his Head)https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Vvx8L5xQo&list=UUKphg9yQbc0cLoQ2hLcsESw

HEPHAESTUS(Roman Name: Vulcan)

God of Fire and the Forge

He is the Only Ugly God

Husband of Aphrodite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUdfp3qQuY0&list=UUKphg9yQbc0cLoQ2hLcsESw

APOLLO(Roman Name: Apollo)

Twin Brother of Artemis

God of Music and Poetry

God of Light and Truth

False Words(Never Told a Lie)

His Oracle at Delphiwas the Most Popular

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPIg8JcXvH0

ARTEMIS(Roman Name: Diana)

Twin Sister of Apollo

Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt

Lady of the Wild Thingshttps://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetQ0PivMws

HERMES(Roman Name:

Mercury)Messenger of the Gods

Has Wings on Sandalsand Cap

Appears the Most Oftenof All the Gods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnbIwNM1Pac&list=UUKphg9yQbc0cLoQ2hLcsESw

EROS(Roman Name:

Cupid)The Greek God of Love

and Attraction

In some myths, he is the son of

Aphrodite and in others he is a

primordial God

Story of Eros & Psychehttps://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is1NdrgJ5Mg

DIONYSUS(Roman Name:

Bacchus)The Greek God of Fertility and Wine

A Patron of the Arts

He invented wine and spread the art of tending grapes. He has a dual nature. On the one hand bringing joy and divine ecstasy. On the other brutal, unthinking, rage. Thus, reflecting both sides of wine’s nature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce5lrfQN0Bk

Reader’s Theatre for “Prometheus and Pandora”• ACTORS: Give us your best performance!• AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Enjoy the

performance and take notes of important quotes from the story.

You will write an analytic response paragraph about this story at the conclusion of our performance. Pay attention!

Analytic Response Paragraph• After reading “Prometheus and Pandora,” respond to the following

prompt using a main claim, evidence to support your claim with at least two direct quotes, and commentary to warrant how your evidence proves your claims.

• Do not use 2nd person (“you”) in this paragraph because your response should have a formal academic tone.

• Your response paragraph is worth 25 points. PROMPT: What is the purpose of the myth of Prometheus and Pandora? Be specific with your response and defend your claims with direct quotes from the text.You will be evaluated on the following components:

/ 5 Clarity of claim / 5 Use of direct quotes / 5 Use of commentary / 5 Maintains a formal academic tone / 5 Mastery of the English Language (Grammar and Mechanics)

TOTAL: / 25 points

Homework Assignments

• Complete your analytic response paragraph for “Prometheus and Pandora.”

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How to Read Literature Like a Professor. Five responses are due on December 1st!