Study GameFolk Literature, “Perseus,” and

“The Silver Pool”

When we meet Fionn (Fin), his goal is to do what?

Kill the king and avenge his father’s death

Fionn’s real name is which of the following?

Demna

Finnegas does what for a living?

He is a poet.

What is Finnegas doing when Fionn meets him?

Fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge

Why does Fionn offer to do Finnegas’ chores and cook his meals?

He wants to learn to write poetry.

What does Fionn discover when out for a walk?

a sword

What does the prophecy say about the person who will benefit from the fish?

His name must be Fionn or Finnegas

He must have a sword

He must know poetry

How does Fionn end up fulfilling the prophecy?

He accidentally eats one of the scales.

What are Fionn’s plans at the end of the story?

He will gather an army and kill the king.

What are Finnegas’ plans at the end of the story?

He will stay in the woods.

Who is the hero in “The Silver Pool”?

Fionn

What type of folk literature is “The Silver Pool”?

Legend

When was this story created?

over 1000 years ago

In “Perseus,” what prediction does the priestess make to Acrisius?

His daughter would have a son who would kill him

What action does Acrisius take to prevent the prediction from coming true?

He kept Danae in an underground house with bronze walls

Because he has no gift to offer the ruler of the island, what does Perseus brag that he will do? Find Medusa, cut off her head, and

present it as his gift

Who takes care of Perseus and Danae after their chest landed on an island?

Dictys the fisherman

Which of the following gods/goddesses assist Perseus in his quest?

Hermes and Athena

Perseus is given which two gifts from the gods?

a sword and a shield

The three Gray Women (witches) share this

eye

Perseus saves ___________ and marries her.

Andromeda

When Perseus returns to the island, he does which of the following?

Turns the king and his men to stone

Perseus heard that the King of Larissa was holding a great athletic contest. When he hurls the _____________, it swerves and kills ______________ in the stands.

Discus, his grandfather

Perseus gives Medusa’s head to

Athena

“Perseus” is an example of which type of folk literature?

Myth

Myths, legends, folk tales, and proverbs are a few types of

Folk literature

A __________is a traditional story from particular cultures that deal with gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings.

Myth

Characteristics of a myth include

human or human-like qualities

religious beliefs or values

explain natural occurrences

Characteristics of a __________ include stories passed down through generations, based on real events of characters from long ago, has historical basis, and may contain fantastic or unverifiable elements.

Legend

A ____________________ is a brief story passed by word of mouth from generation to generation.

Folk tale

The characteristics of a ____________ are traditional short sayings, they give people advice about how to live, and express a belief generally thought to be true.

Proverb

A(n) ______________ is a story, character, motif or theme representing a familiar

pattern repeated throughout literature and across cultures.

Archetype