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• What is a myth?

  A myth is a story created to teach people about something important and meaningful.
• How does a myth differ from a legend?

  A myth is not the same as a legend.
• What are myths often used to explain?

  Myths are often used to explain the world and major events.
• What types of events do myths explain?

  Myths explain events like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions.
• How long have many myths survived?

  Many myths have survived for thousands of years.
• Why learn about Greek Mythology?

  Because it is fun and exciting.
• How does Greek Mythology relate to modern entertainment?

  Greek Mythology contains elements like drama, romance, and suspense found in modern entertainment.
• What are some examples of brands that use elements of Greek mythology?

  Amazon, Nike, Pandora, Mars, Olympus, and Starbucks.
• How does Greek mythology enrich understanding of literature?

  It provides references and influences in works like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
• What personal growth can be gained from studying myths?

  Myths help us understand human nature and the effects of choices.
• What can we learn about ourselves through myths?

  We can learn about the follies of human nature and the actions of others.
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  1st 

  The Beginning

   

  Chaos created night and dark, who created light and day, 

  who then created earth

  (Gaia), hell (Tartarus) and heaven (Pontus).
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  The Titans

   

   

   

  Gaia created Uranus (the sky) and together they had twelve children called the

  Titans. They had other children too, but Cronus tried to kill them, so Gaia conspired

  with her son Cronus to defeat him. Then the titans ruled with Cronus as king.
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  The Olympians

   

   

  Cronus was afraid his children would kill him, so he ate them! Their mother (Rhea) hid the final child (Zeus), who defeated Cronus. Zeus and his brothers and sisters won a war against the Titans and became the new rulers.
• ‘sapere aude’: ‘dare to know’
• Zeus - Roman = Jupiter

  Chief god; god of the sky
• Medusa - A famous gorgon with snakes for hair – don’t look in her eyes!
• Athena - Goddess of wisdom and war; punished Medusa for vanity.
• Prometheus - Stole fire from the gods to give to man; a titan; horribly punished by Zeus.
• Persephone - Queen of the underworld; wife to Hades; daughter to Demeter.
• Demeter - Mother to Persephone; sister to Zeus; goddess of agriculture.
• Odysseus - (Roman = Ulysses) Greek hero; blinded the monster Cyclops.
• Theseus - Greatest of the Greek heroes?  A great king and also slayed the monster that was in the labyrinth – the Minotaur.
• Pandora - The first mortal woman given as a gift to Epimetheus (Prometheus’ brother); opened her famous box and unleashed misery on man.
• Icarus - Son of Daedalus, a great inventor; Icarus flew too close to the sun while flying with the wings his father made as they tried to escape.
• Midas - A king with the ability to turn everything he touches to gold.
• Melissa - Melissa is a humble bee but she makes a delicious gift for Zeus.  What will be her price?
• What is the definition of a summary?

  A brief statement or account of the main points of something
• What does the verb 'summarise' mean?

  The act of giving a summary
• What is a hierarchy?

  A system in which members of an organisation or society are ranked according to relative status or authority
• What does the term 'immortal' refer to?

  Living forever; never dying or decaying
• What does 'supreme' mean?

  Highest in rank or authority
• How is 'structure' defined in the context of a story?

  The order in which a story is presented
• What is the resolution in a story?

  The end of a story; when the reader learns what happens to a character after the conflict is resolved
• What is hyperbole?

  Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
• What does a comparison involve?

  A consideration of the similarities and/or differences between 2 things
• What is a titan?

  A person who is very important, powerful, strong, big, clever, etc.
• What is a dramatic monologue?

  The poet takes on the character of a particular person and speaks through them
• What does the acronym PETE stand for?

  Point, Evidence, Terminology, Exploration
• What is personification?

  Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects