In-class~ The Rape of Persephone class discussion
HW~ NONE...HAVE A FANTASTIC BREAK!
2/14 Classics
In-class~ Read Demeter and Persephone (pg. 15 World Mythology) and prepared discussion questions (see below).
HW~ None
Discussion Questions
HW~ None
Discussion Questions
In
this myth we learn more about Demeter, Hades, and Zeus. What do we learn about
their character and nature? Support ideas with quotes.
How
is the vengeance of Demeter described differently than that of Hera? Why is
this important?
This myth is representative of the cyclical nature
of life: life, death, and rebirth. How is this personified in the myth? Why would this theme be important to the
ancient Greek world?
2/13 Classics
In-class~ Finished Clash of the Gods- Zeus, discussed Zeus's lovers and Hera's wrath
HW~ None
HW~ None
2/11 Classics
In-class~ Olympians Chart Quiz, brief discussion on the nature of the gods
HW~ Reading from Classical Mythology (brown book) Pg. 116-117 (Section- Divine Character of Zeus) & Pg. 139-140 (Section- Zeus and Monotheism)
HW~ Reading from Classical Mythology (brown book) Pg. 116-117 (Section- Divine Character of Zeus) & Pg. 139-140 (Section- Zeus and Monotheism)
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