If you missed class today, January 28th, 2010...

Dear Mythology Kids,

We completed the following today:

1. Journal entry #7 ("Troy/Ilium") covering a film clip entitled Troy (creative, I know!) This was an excellent review concerning the introductory information (red handout) that was given to you on Tuesday.

2. We took the quiz covering the introductory information shared with you on Tuesday.

3. The desks were rearranged today in pairs or triples. Students were able to select their seat and their partner(s). Each group then selected a character significant to The Iliad for their research assignment. I gave everyone some information about their "chosen" character, but in addition, as part of your homework assignment, each student was asked to do some research via the Internet regarding their specific character. I expect to have a HARD COPY of your Internet source on Monday!

• Jeff b2- You are researching "Ajax, the Greater."
• Chelsea b2- You are working with Carson and Brittany (imagine that!). I'm typing this from home, and don't have my list of students and their characters. So, visit with Carson or Brittany!
• Cortney b2- Check with Laura, girl! You will work with her!

4. If you are in B2, you were given two new vocabulary words today:

• Procrustean
• Herculean

Visit with someone in class regarding definitions, synonyms and etymologies.

HOMEWORK:

1. Remember that your five paragraph film essay is due on November 8th. If you would like me to review your essay, then I need your rough draft on Wed., Nov. 3rd.

2. Please read the information I gave to you regarding your chosen "Iliad" character for Monday.

3. Please research your character via the Internet. Please bring a HARD COPY of your Internet source to class on Monday. You should read it before coming to class.

Cheers,

Crampton

Introduction to THE ILIAD

Dear Mythology Students,

Don't forget that you have a quiz on Thursday covering the introductory information I gave you regarding the ancient city of Troy. If you did miss class on Tuesday, make sure you obtain the information from someone in class. I have posted the handout for her below. Please remember to read the back of the handout for your quiz.

Homework:

1. Your Five Paragraph Film essay is due on Monday, Nov. 8th! If you missed class, please visit with a friend regarding this assignment. I can give you you the explanation when you return on Thursday.

2. The deadline for reading Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief for B1 is Feb. 3rd, B2 is Feb. 10th, and B4 is Feb. 17! The book must be read prior to watching the film, which opens on Feb. 12th. I gave each student a handout to use while reading the text. If you missed class on Tuesday, please remind me, so I can give you the appropriate handout.

In order to be prepared for Thursday's quiz, please familiarize yourself with the following:

1.Did the Trojan War actually take place? If so, what was the cause?

2. Why is Henrik Scheilmann important to Troy?

3. Explain Scheilmann's archaeological approach? What was it inappropriate?

4. How is the "Mound of Hissarlik" significant to Scheilmann?

5. Eris' golden apple....How is it relevant to The Iliad's plot line?

6. How does The Iliad begin?

7. Why are the events within The Iliad relevant to events within The Odyssey?

8. Make sure you can define the term "epic."

p.s. The bonus question on your quiz relates to the story from my last post!

THIS IS THE HANDOUT used in our class discussion
Homer's Epic of Troy
The Iliad
Mythology,

Mrs. Kori Crampton

Introduction:
What is an epic?

The Iliad:


Ilium:
Acheans:

The Odyssey:





Did the Trojan War actually take place and what was the cause?

Who discovered the ancient city of Troy?

“Road Map:”

“Schliemann's scar:”

Using a well read copy of The Iliad as his reference guide, he chose a spot on the Asian coast of Turkey called the Mound of Hissarlik, and began digging for the famous city of Troy. In the course of four years, he uncovered nine successive cities built on top of each other. The sixth city he declared the “City of Troy,” or as Schliemann called it the “Burnt City.” Later archaeologists through carbon dating and additional archaeological discoveries, proved that Schliemann's choice was accurate. What was once thought to be myth had been proven historically correct.


What we know about Homer.....
Many scholars have asked the question, “Were the epic poems of The Iliad and The Odyssey written by one poet or were they collective efforts on the part of several poets?” We will never know the answer to this question. Most scholars agree that “a Homer” existed, that he lived in the 8th or 9th century B.C., and that he was a well-known poet. Some references to Homer indicate that he was blind, which has been interpreted as a “sign of his greatness.” We know that Homer had a strong command of the written language, and that at one point he could see. His love for beauty and gory details are too advanced, especially for someone who might have been blind his entire life. He lived about 500 years after the events at Troy; therefore, the story he told was not original with him, but had been passed down in the oral tradition of the times.

Allow me to share two excerpts from The Iliad with you.
“...the spear of bronze went through
Below the brain and shattered the white bones,
Dashed out his teeth, and filled his eyes with blood;
And blood he spurted gaping through his mouth
And nose; and death's dark cloud encompassed him.”
Book XVI, lines 345-350

“Then answered Hector of the flashing helm,
His strength all gone: 'I beg thee by my life,
Thy knees, thy parents, leave me not for dogs
Of the Acheans by the ship to eat,
But rather take abundant stores of bronze and gold-
My king and queenly mother will give it thee-
And render back my body to my home,
So that the Trojans and the Trojans' wives
May give me due meed of fire in death.'

But scowling at him swift Achilles said,
“Do not entreat me, dog, by knees or parents ,
I only wish I had the heart and will
To hack the flesh off thee and eat it raw......”
Book XXII, lines 317-330

Hercules in Church....

Dear Mythology Students,

During our church services this past Sunday, I sat by a man that I did not know. So, naturally, I introduced myself and my family. I asked him what he did for a living and he replied, "I own a construction company."

"Really, what is the name of your company?"

"Hercules construction."

I started to laugh, (yes, in church)and he naturally questioned my response. I explained that I taught Mythology at Timpanogos and that we had just discussed the myth of Heracles this past week. I then asked him why he had elected to name his company after a mythological character.

This was his reply.

"I studied mythology while in college, and I was always interested in the myth of "Hercules." He was recognized for his strength and being able to complete any task given to him, so I thought that using the name "Hercules would be an appropriate title for my business."

I just thought I would share that story with you, as Mythology is every where!

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Cheers,
Crampon

Disastrous Disney!

Dear Mythology Kids,

As you know, Disney films are not my favorites. This is due to the fact that Disney always "warps" the story they are re-telling. You were able to recognize this in class on Friday as you watched 15 minutes of Hercules. Disney's interpretation of the myth was quite poor. Even some of you have admitted that you considered Hades to be a malevolent character due to the impression Disney creates of Hades in the film. This illustrates the value of reading a text prior to watching the film version of it, so that you know what is "correct." I hope when you have time that you will watch the entire movie. It is entertaining to identify the MANY ERRORS within the film in comparison to the actual myth.

For those of you that were absent on Friday, we accomplished the following:

1. Reviewed for your quiz by discussing the aspects of irony within the myth.

2. Viewed 15 the first 15 minutes of Disney's Hercules. We completed a journal entry where I asked students to list all the inaccuracies concerning the myth of "Hercules" and mythology in general.

3. We completed our quiz covering Heracles. If you missed class, please come prepared to take the quiz on Tuesday.

DON'T MISS CLASS ON TUESDAY, as we begin our discussion of The Iliad. You have NO HOMEWORK over the weekend!

Take care,

Crampton

Heracles, the hero who suffered the most!

Dear Mythology Kids,

Don't forget that you will have a QUIZ covering the irony found within the myth of "Heracles," and how those aspects of irony add to the pathos experienced by our hero on Friday!

"How do I prepare for the quiz, Crampton?"

"Make sure you have read the myth of Heracles found on page 166 in your textbook. In addition, review the storyboard that we worked on in class on Wed. The examples of irony that we identified together will be the questions for your quiz.

"Will there be extra credit for this quiz?"

"Absolutely! I have listed the aspects of irony below. Respond to each one as if you were taking the actual quiz. Remember that you will have two of the six listed. If you review this way, you will clearly be successful, as you will have two of the six included below, you just don't know which two. You are to discuss the irony found in each excerpt from the myth of “Heracles,” and how the irony adds to the pathos experienced by Heracles. Please be thorough in your response; assume that your audience has no schema on the character of Heracles. Cut and paste the questions into a Word document, and then respond to them on your computer.

#1. "Alcemene's first son was given the name of “Heracles,” which means “glory of Hera.”

#2. “ Athena showed the child to Hera and urged the goddess to pity the beautiful child so cruelly neglected. Without questioning, Hera bared her breast to the baby.”

#3. " The priestess of Delphi instructed him to go to Tiryns and perform 10 impossible tasks devised for him by King Eurytheus.”

#4. "Before returning to Eurytheus to received his next labor, Heracles dipped his arrows in the poisonous blood of the Hydra. Therefore, anyone wounded with one of his arrows would die.”

#5. “ I must bring Alcestis back from the dead. I will go down to Hades to find her. I will return good to my friend who has been so good to me.”

#6. "He sent his servant home to Deianeira in order to obtain the special ceremonial shirt he wore on these religious occasions. When the servant mentioned to Deianeira that Iole was accompany Heracles, Deianeira fear that her husband loved the beautiful princess.”

We will complete your storyboard on Friday!

Cheers,

Crampton

STOP MISSING CLASS!

Dear Mythology Kids,
Many of you are missing class! STOP! If you know that you will miss class, then make the responsible choice to FIND OUT WHAT YOU WILL MISS prior to your absence.

The following is important:
1. Each student was given a different reading assignment based upon a tag stuck to their desk. The reading assignments are located on the bulletin board outside my classroom. For those of you that were absent, I have indicated below what section of the "Heracles" myth you were assigned to read for Wed. Pick up your reading assignment prior to Wed.

Aushel Asay-"Labors 7-10"
Tanner Prestwich-Labors 7-10
Lexin Rockwood-"Birth/Early Years"
Jacob Smith- "Labors11,12 and Death"
Jenny Bullock-"Labors 11, 12 and Death"

2. Please read "Hercules" in your textbook located on pages 166-179
3. Please read "Phaethon" in your textbook located on page 136

If you missed class on Friday, please be prepared to take your "Mythological Allusions" quiz on Wed. In addition, your Mythological Allusions assignment was due on FRIDAY! Those of you that were absent KNEW about the due date; consequently, you will need to submit your assignment with your new homework coupon. By the way, I distributed those on Friday!

Enjoy your long weekend!

Cheers,
Crampton

Allusions to mythology in literary work was our focus today!

Dear Mythology Students,

I enjoyed observing you today in class, as each group discussed the pieces of poetry given to them. You were able to decipher meaning about each piece based upon your schema of mythology....WELL DONE!


Please remember the following for FRIDAY!
1. "Mythological Allusions" assignment is due on Friday.

2. You will also have a quiz on Friday, where you will be asked to identify references and allusions to mythology found in several pieces of poetry. I gave everyone who was in class on Wednesday, a list of the subjects associated with the poems you will evaluate for your quiz. To prepare for the "official" quiz, you should review the following characters: Fates, Prometheus, Aphrodite, Muses, Cupid, Demeter, Persephone, the Greek Underworld, Odysseus and Penelope, and Perseus.

The following is your practice quiz. Please note the BOLD pieces of text. The number next to the text is associated with the corresponding question.

"As an oak tree falls on the hillside
Crushing all that lies beneath,
So, he presses out the life, #1.
The brute's savage life, and now it lies dead. #2.
Only the head sways slowly, but the horns
are useless now."

1. Identify the "he." _________________
2. Identify the "brute." ___________________

"So impressed with all you do.
Tried so hard to be like you.
Flew too high and burnt the wing. #3
Lost my faith in everything."

3. Identify who is being alluded to in this line of text. _________________

"Tis, Apollo come leading his choir, the Nine. #4

4. Identify the "Nine," and explain why the word "choir" is used in connection with them and Apollo.

"He, the first born from out the purple grape #5.
Crushed the sweet poison of misused wine."

5. Identify the "he." _________________________

Dame Helen caused a grievous fray. #6

6. What does the poet mean by "grievous fray?"

"In the last light of the day his tragic song became "Farewell."
It is said that he made his earth-journey and lost what he sought. #7
It is said that they felled him and cup up his limbs for firewood. #8
And it is said his head sang and was swept away out to sea singing.
For him, the music was more mellifluous than any heard before. #9/ #10

7. Explain this allusion.
8. Explain why this event has taken place?
9. Identify the "him."
10. Explain this last line. "Mellifluous," by the way, means "beautiful to the ears."

MYTHOLOGY in LITERATURE!

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you missed class on Monday, January 11th, 2010 you were introduced to the concepts of "Allusion" and "Reference," and the role of mythological allusions and references found in literary work. Please visit with a classmate in order to obtain this information.

I used Icarus as my focus for emphasizing how frequently references and allusions to mythology arise in literary work. This, of course, is due to the fact that universal themes are always prevalent within the myths; therefore, audiences of all types can connect with the themes that are used.

Your homework for Friday is to complete your "Mythology in Literature" assignment which was explained Monday. Again, if you were absent, please visit with someone from class. You will also have a quiz on Friday, where you will be asked to identify references and allusions to mythology found in several pieces of poetry. We will practice this in class.

Cheers, Crampton

I forgot a Michelle Wilkinson...I am so sorry, girl!

Michelle,
You are in group #2 for B1.

Cheers,
Crampton

Well-done on your "Theseus Quiz!"

Dear Mythology Classes,

I hope you enjoyed working your way through the "labyrinth" of T.H.S. Please REMEMBER that your mosaic is due on MONDAY at the beginning of your scheduled class period.

When you come to class on Monday the desks will be rearranged in five different groups. I have indicated the assigned groups for each class below. You will sit in the same location for the entire week of class.

B1
Group #1
Hyrum, Kynia, Hannah, Nicole, Sam, and Jonny

Group #2
Braden Lanham, Aushel, Colten, Mandy, Amy, Rachel,

Group #3
Chris, Kalee, Sierra, Tiffany, Kim, Ceri, Andrew

Group #4
Suzie, Tyler A., Rebekah, Tori, Alysha, Tanner

Group #5
Jacob, Celeste, Braden Lillie, Kacee, Melissa, Tyler, Lisa


B2
Group #1
Eric, Chelsea, Tanner, Jordan G., Cody, Jordan W.

Group #2
Morgan, Carrie, Jeff, Victor, Kaitlyn, Devin

Group #3
Olivia, Bradyn, Jenny, Shae, Brittany, Lexin

Group #4
Laura. Kristen, Cody B., Ritchie, Derrick, Lili-Jean

Group #5
Karlie, Carson, Daniel, Cortney, Kirstin, Beatriz

B4
Group #1
Amy, Natalie Batty, Megan, Andy, Katie M.

Group #2
Tyson A., Alyssa, Carmen, Shelby, Katie K., Natalie Border

Group #3
Tyson E., Jeff, Camlyn. Eric, Brittany, Taylor, Jennifer

Group #4
Elisa, K+Jacob, Jori, Emily, Thad, Janae

Group #5
Vienna, Brooke, Cody, Alan, Sheree, Kelli, Ashley



Enjoy your weekend,
Crampton

WELCOME BACK, oh, and welcome to the Minoan culture...

Dear Mythology Kids,

I hope you had an enjoyable holiday! You only have FIVE MONTHS until your "big day!" Hang in there, and please let me know if I can do anything to help you reach the goal of graduation.

This is an arial view of the palace at Knossos. The same palace, according to mythology, where Theseus was held captive and where he destroyed the Minotaur. From this perspective it clearly looks like a labyrinth.

HOMEWORK:

1. Mosiac is due on Monday, January 11th

2. Don't forget that you have an unusual quiz covering "Theseus" pgs. 155-165 on Thursday. As you prepare for the quiz keep the following aspects in mind.

1. When Theseus was a younger man he attempted to carry-off a significant female character. Who is the female character?
2. How does Theseus' father recognize him upon his return to Athens?
3. Why does the witch Medea want Theseus dead?
4. Why does Theseus not want to go by sea?
5. He meets three villains, Sinis, Procrustus and Sciron, along the road to Athens. What did each do to their victims?
6. Identify some of Theseus' flaws...he has many! He is compared to Heracles. How are the two different regarding their inherent characters.
7. Why are the young Athenians given to the Minotaur every nine years?
8. Theseus' best friend is named Pirithous. What poor choice does Theseus make with his friend?
9. Why is Theseus such a strong leader?
10. How is Theseus able to escape the labyrinth? Who assists him and how?
11. Identify at least four aspects that we know about the Minoan culture.

12. Why is Theseus' relationship Phaedra so unfortunante?

The Minoans were peaceful and gifted aesthetically. They valued the use of color in their artwork. This fresco depicts a Minoan youth.

We know that they Minoans valued the bull. One of their most popular athletic events
was that of bull jumping.

We also know that they valued nature, especially aspects associated with the sea, as
seen in the fresco above with the dolphins.

The palace at Knosso partially restored.

Cheers,
Crampton

Mosaic Work is on-going......

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you have missed class, we have been working on our mosaics! You have also received some new vocabulary words.

• Rhadamanthine
• Mnemonic
• Stygian
• Cupidity
• Stygian
• Cupidity

Sorry, I'm not going to give you the definitions or etymologies. You'll need to collect those from someone in class, or use a dictionary. Wow, that's a novel idea (wink).

Cheers,

Crampton

MYTH in the form of ART...Mosaics!

Nemean Lion

Demeter

Medusa

Dear Mythology Classes,

I look forward to seeing the subjects you have chosen for your mosaics. For those of you that missed class on Tuesday, we completed the following:

1. Introduction of your "Mosaic Assignment"

• Your mosaic must be at least 10 x 13 in size
• The subject may be any aspect associated with our study of Classical Mythology (gods, lesser gods, heroes, monsters, and specific myths and their characters)
• You need to be passionate about your selection.
• If you elect to draw the subject, extra-credit will be given
• If your mosaic is larger than the required size, extra-credit will be given
• Choose a subject for your mosaic and have an overhead transparency prepared of the subject for Thursday. This is an assignment! Your transparency is due at the beginning of class on Thursday.
• 50 points will be given for each day you come prepared to work on your mosaic. You will be given Monday, December 14th, Wednesday, December 16th and Friday, December 18th to work on your mosaic in class.

2. Everyone present submitted the second draft of their "Underworld" Assignment

3. We completed our quiz covering "Perseus."

HOMEWORK

1. "Nature Myth Revision" is due on Monday, December 14th
2. Please be prepared for a QUIZ on Thursday covering the NINE TRAITS of a HERO and the interview entitled "THE HERO'S JOURNEY"
3. Transparency of mosaic subject is due on Thursday
4. Works Citation indicating where you found the subject for your mosaic subject is due on Thursday. This needs to be typed, as you will submit it to me.

QUIZ regarding "THE NINE TRAITS ASSOCIATED WITH A HERO" and "THE HERO'S ADVENTURE"

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POINTS REGARDING YOUR QUIZ.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A "PRACTICE QUIZ," BUT ASPECTS THAT WILL ASSIST WITH STUDYING FOR YOUR "AUTHENTIC QUIZ."

1. You will be asked to identify the nine traits of a hero. You will be given two pieces of text from the myths of "Heracles" and "Theseus," where you will need to identify at least two of the nine traits located within each section of text.
2. Regarding the article...Please focus on the following aspects: Why are there so many stories involving heroes? Heroes experience two types of deeds...identify and explain them. Why are women and children considered heroic? Please be familiar with the term "PATHOS," and its significance to the Greek heroes.

I hope this helps! I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Cheers,

K. Crampton

The Heroes of Classical Mythology....Oh, and don'[t miss class!

Dear Mythology Classes,

If you missed class on Friday, December 4th, you missed the following:

1. We completed a Journal #3 entitled "Hero." I asked the following:

• Define the term hero (in your words). What specific qualities, in your opinion, does a hero possess? Identify individuals that you consider heroic, and then tell me why?

2. We discussed the journal entry! The qualities possessed by "your"heroes are much different from those of our Greek heroes. Heroes in ancient Greek were given this title because they experienced what is known as PATHOS, or in other words, they suffered more than other individuals. Through their suffering they became stronger.

3. Each hero possesses NINE TRAITS:

• 1. They are flawed.
• 2. They experience PATHOS, or they suffer more than the average person
• 3. They are "Born" : There are two types of "births"
• 1. They are conceived in an unusual manner
• 2. The hero is "born" when they realize that they possess
• abilities beyond the normal range of human achievement
• 4. They are always assisted by a "goddess" (female character)
• 5. They marry someone that causes them great pain and anguish
• 6. They experience what is known as an "IGNITION EVENT." This event is usually, but not always, tragic. It causes them to "ignite" into action.
• 7. They are faced with physical and emotional challenges.
• 8. Through these challenges they become enlightened (more knowledgeable/physically and emotionally stronger)
• 9. Their deaths are usually violent.
• NOTE: Heroes experience at least 6 out of the 9 qualities

HOMEWORK:

1. Please remember that your "UNDERWORLD 2nd DRAFT" is due on Tuesday, December 8th!
2. Please read "Perseus" pg. 146 in your textbook
3. You wil have a quiz covering "Perseus" on Tuesday, December 8th!
4. Please read "The Hero's Journey" given to you in class. This is an interview between mythology expert, Joseph Campbell, and Mill Moyers, a corespondent for NBC NEWS.
5. Review the 9 TRAITS of a hero. If you missed class and did not receive a copy, I will place several copies of the interview outside my door.
6. You will have a quiz over #4 and #5(above) on Thursday, December 10th!

PRACTICE QUIZ for "PERSEUS"

Instructions: Please answer the questions in association with the bold section of text.

• Acrisius journeyed to Delphi to ask the Oracle's assistance. What she told him was worse than what he had anticipated.
• 1. What is his purpose in going to Delphi?
• 2. What news does the Oracle give him?

• As she sat there through the long days and hours with nothing to do, nothing to see except the clouds moving by overhead, something strange happened
• 3. Okay, so explain this text to me...how could an individual only see the "clouds moving overhead."
• 4. What is the "strange happending?"

• "He wanted her, but he did not want her son, so he set out a way to destroy him."
• 5. Identify the "he" (general response is fine).
• 6. Identify the "her" (proper noun, please)
• 7. Identify the "son", and explain "the way to destroy him."

• "This radiant personage told him that before he attacked her he must first be properly equipped. What he needed was in the possession of the Nymphs of the North, and to find them he must first speak to the aged ones."
• 8. Identify the "radiant personage."
• 9. What does "properly equipped" mean? Basically, what do the Nymphs of the North offer him?
• 10. Explain and identify "aged ones."

• "'Look into this when you attack the Gorgon," she said. '"
• 11. Identify the "this" in the above quote.
• 12. Identify who is speaking (she)?

Enjoy your weekend!

Cheers,

Crampton

Well done on your presentations!

Dear Mythology Classes,

I am so proud of you, as each student and/or partnership did well on their presentation. We completed the presentations today in class. Your quiz on Friday, will cover ALL the characters associated with Odysseus. Please note the list below:

• Lotus Eaters/Polyphemus
• Aeolus/Laestragonians
• Circe/Sirens
• Scylla/Charbydis
• Tieresias/Calypso
• Telemachus/Penelope
• Ganymede/Iris (for B1 only)

HOMEWORK:

1. Please read the myth entitled "Glaucus and Scylla" pg. 296 in your textbook.

2. Prepare for a quiz covering the characters associated with Odysseus.

3. I returned the "peer reviews" for your "Underworld Assignments" today in class. The second draft for your "Underworld" is due on Tuesday, Dec. 8th. If you missed class today (Wednesday), please remember to collect your paper upon your return!

PRACTICE QUIZ:

1. "Drugs, enjoy them while they last." ______________
2. "Let's eat human kabobs for dinner. "______________
3. Odysseus and his crew helped themselves to my stores of cheese and milk.____________
4. "Do not eat the cattle of the sun god, Helios." _________________
5. God of the winds. _______________
6. We are "dying" to hear their song. __________________
7. My friend and I have a habit of not keeping our boyfriends for long. I've had six in the last few days, and she's had so many that I've lost count (any order).
7. ________________________ 8. _____________________
9. "You will set him free, or your little island will find itself at the bottom of Poseidon's sea. " ___________________

10. Next to Athena and Arachne, I am an exceptional weaver._________________

11. "I've waited 20 years to meet you." ____________

12. "Let's see...what animal does your male psyche resemble the most." _____________

13. In exchange for me, Zeus gave my father horses that could run on water. _______________ (B1 Only)

14. Female messenger to the gods. _________________ (B1 Only)

I will look forward to seeing you on FRIDAY!

Cheers, Crampton

WELCOME BACK! I hope you enjoyed your break!

Dear Mythology Classes,

We continued our presentations today. The following characters were presented:

• Lotus-Eaters/Polyphemus
• Aeolus/Laestragonians
• Circe/Sirens

HOMEWORK:

1. Please read "Cupid and Psyche" pg. 96 (on quiz)

2. Please read "Midas" pgs. 292-293 (on quiz)

3. Please read "Daedalus" pgs. 144-145 (on quiz)

4. You will have a quiz on Wed.covering the following characters:

• Minotaur/Daedalus
• Ariadne/Pan/Midas
• Medusa/Graea or Grey Witches
• Andromeda/Casseopeia
• Eris/Eros
• Chiron/Muses

Your "practice quiz" is below. Please identify the BEST character from the given prompt and the hero associated with each.

PRACTICE QUIZ

1. We have never known the benefits of youth. _____________ (we) ____________(hero)
2. I "own" a cement company. ____________ (I) ________________ (hero
3. "Do you need some thread for your shoe?" _______________ ___________ (hero)
4. Because you abandoned my wife, I will make you forget the colors of black and white _____________ (wife) _____________ (hero)
5. "My love for it is so full of bull." ___________ (associated monster) __________(hero)
6. I am kept in a labyrinth. ________________ (I) _______________ (hero)
7. My love, Shrinx, will always remain close to my lips. _____________ (my)

8. I excel at creating decoy cows, mazes, and wings. __________( I) ___________(hero)

9. My mother is the guilty party. I am innocent of arrogance towards the gods. __________ (I) _____________ (hero)

10. We have taught many students how to "sing and dance." ____________ (we)

11. I taught Achilles the art of warfare. ____________(I) ____________(hero)

12. I helped my true love collect the beauty of Persephone. _____________ (I)

13. I love roller-coasters because I value hanging upside down. __________(I) ____________ (hero)

14. "Nurse" of Contention _____________(nurse) ____________(hero)

I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Cheers,

Crampton

Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

Dear Mythology Kids,

I am so proud of you! Your presentations are progressing quite well. If you missed class today, Monday, November 23rd, we learned more about the following characters:

• Andromeda/Casseopeia
• Eris/Eros
• Chiron/Muses

PLEASE NOTE: When you return on Monday, November 30th, the characters associated with Odysseus will be our focus. You will have a QUIZ on Wednesday, December 2nd covering the characters associated with Perseus, Theseus and Achilles. The following characters will be the focus for your quiz.

• Minotaur/Daedalus
• Pan/Midas/Ariadne
• Medusa/Grey Witches
• Andromeda/Casseopeia
• Eris/Eros
• Chiron/Muses

I will post a practice quiz over Thanksgiving break!

Cheers,

Crampton

QUIZ covering the characters associated with Heracles.....

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you missed class today, we completed the following:

1. Reviewed for the quiz by correcting the "practice quiz."

2. Completed and corrected the quiz concerning the characters associated with Heracles.

3. Presentations concerning the following characters:

• Ariadne/Pan/Midas






Ariadne helping Theseus escape with the ball of twine.




Pan, god of the woodlands, playing the Shrinx.




Midas, the king with the "gift" of golden touch.


• Medusa and the Graea (Grey Witches)

Graea, or Grey Witches, sisters to Medusa.

Medusa

Just a side note....Sierra and Celeste attempted to show B1 a clip from the Clash of the Titans re-make; however, the clip didn't work due to the block on YouTube. I suggest watching the movie clip at home. It contains a strong interpretation of Medusa!

HOMEWORK:

1. I gave each student, that was present, an "Underworld" assignment to review for Monday. If you missed class on Thursday, please stop by my room after school on Friday in order to obtain your peer review. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON MONDAY, NOV. 23rd!

Cheers,

Crampton

Presentations Continued......The Labors of Heracles....

The Labors of Heracles....

Dear Mythology Kids,
I am so proud of those that have presented; you have clearly done your research! In preparation for your quiz on Thursday, I have included a "practice quiz" for you below.

For those of you you missed class today, Tuesday, November 17th, we discussed the following monsters associated with Heracles. In order to be prepared for the quiz on Tuesday, I would contact a friend that is currently in Mythology, or learn more about the characters through research. You have your handouts covering the characters, as well. THE MINOTAUR and DAEDALUS were also discussed, but these characters WILL NOT appear on Thursday's quiz.

1. Man-Eating Mares of Diomedes
2. Amazons (Girdle of Hippolyta)
5. Hesperides/ Ladon
7. Nessus
8. Hebe

Practice Quiz covering "Monsters associated with Heracles"
1."Stop acting so juvenile." _____________/_____________ (she has a Roman name)
2. "My car was stuck in the snow." _______________
3. We hate the sound of baby rattles. _______________
4. French, German, Latin, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Turkish, Arabic...the list could reach 100. __________________
5. While at the beach, a crab bit my heel (labor). ______________
6. "Hey, boss, you taste like chicken." ______________
7. Apollo is our master . ______________
8. Golden horns and bronze hooves _____________
9. Apples are a precious gift that must always be guarded ______________
10. "What a beautiful fur coat you have."
"Thank-you, it's made of steal." _________________
11."I would have gladly given him my belt." __________________
12. "Love Potion" ____________
13. Foul Fowls ________________
14. Third and immortal wife of Heracles_____________/_____________
15. My blood is toxic _____________
16. I am suffering from cancer (labor) _______________.

Presentations began today......

This is an image of the Nemean Lion, the first labor of Heracles.

Dear Mythology Students,

We began our presentations today! Each group distributed their handout to every class member, and the Powerpoint Presentations were given to me. I will return your jump drives on Tuesday. If you missed class then you are responsible for obtaining the handouts from your peers.

HOMEWORK:

NONE

This is the order of the presentations:

Heracles

1. Eurystheus/Nemean Lion

2. Hydra/Boar

3. Cerynian Hind/Stymphalian Birds

4. Man-eating mares of Diomedes/Geryon

5. Amazons/Herperides/Ladon

6. Nessus/Hebe

Theseus

7. Minotaur/Daedalus

8. Ariadne/Pan/Midas

Perseus

9. Medusa/Graea or Grey Witches

10. Andromeda/Casseopeia

Achilles

11. Eris/Eros

12. Chiron/Muses

Odysseus

13. Lotus-Eaters/Polyphemus

14. Laestragonians/Aeolus

15. Circe/Sirens

16. Scylla/Charybdis

17. Tieresis/Calypso

18. Penelope/Telemachus

The following characters were presented today:

1. Eurystheus/Nemean Lion

2. Hydra/Boar

3. Hind/Stymphalian Birds

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!

Cheers,

Crampton