Wednesday, September 25th, 2014 and Friday, September 26th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,
If you missed class, we completed the following:

1.WHAT DO ANNOTATE and NOTATE MEAN, Crampton?
 "ANNOTATE" means to underline text in order to strengthen understanding. "NOTATE" means to record information next to text in order to strengthen understanding."

• If you  find a section of text confusing then you would underline it using BROWN.
• Another way to annotate is by asking QUESTIONS about the text. RED is the color you will use for this annotation.
• If you come across a VOCABULARY word that you don't know use PURPLE!
• If a piece of text touches you emotionally, then BLUE is the color for that annotation.
• If a piece of writing is poetic to you, then use BLACK!
• If text gives you insight into THEME or MOTIFS then GREEN is your annotation color.

• ORANGE is the color you will use if you come across text that you find interesting. 

We continued discussing the gods! The remaining information regarding HERMES, ARES, and APHRODITE is located below. REMEMBER THAT YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ COVERING THE GODS ON TUESDAY!

FRIDAY

Ares….first murderer….first to be acquitted ……cowardly……MARCH…..Romans respected Mars, much more than the Greeks respected Ares (harvest/growth)……Aphrodite….Pain, Panic and Contention ….are their children

Cupid/Eros son of A and A…Sadistic

Aphrodite…..blooms of plants, manipulates with love, She uses Eros/Cupid to assist with manipulation …… H and A and A…magical Girdle …… causes the Trojan War…golden apple

PRACTICE QUIZ
 1. Venerate, Vigil, Valuable, Vigilante, Volume, Viscous...I love words that begin with the letter V. ______________/______________
2. I would make an excellent "shop" teacher. ______________/___________
3. I have a PhD in Statistics. __________/______________
4. I am "President Obama" of the Olympians. _____________/____________
5. I directed a documentary film on grand larceny (look this up). ___________/____________
6. I would do well working in a floral shop, as I have a "magic touch" when it comes to flowers.

_____________/_______________
7. March is my favorite month. ____________/___________
8. I always "hit my mark." __________/_____________
9. I am responsible for desecrating a temple. ____________/_____________
10. Justify your response for #9 ____________________________________________

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11. A trick was played to woo me, so "love can not live where there is no trust." ______/_____
12. Justify your response for #11. ____________________________________________

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13. I failed to ask my wife's mother for her hand in "marriage." _________/_________
14. "Make me the most beautiful land animal." __________/____________
15. I gave my father a terrible headache the day I was born. ____________/___________
16. I was in the delivery room when my brother was born. ______________/______________
17. I am "cuckoo" for cuckoo birds_____________/_______________
18. "Beauty" is in the eye of the beholder. _______________/_______________
Justify your response for #18 ______________________________________________________
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19. Payment is needed to enter here. __________/__________
20. Two eagles "found" my truth  _______________/__________________.

HOMEWORK/WEDNESDAY:
1. Please read "Prometheus" and "Pandora." Both myths are located in the "make-up" box in the Mythology room. Please annotate and notate each myth/5-7/page/ using all the colors, but primarily GREEN!
2. Read "Demeter" pages 50-55 in your book! If you own your own text, then you are welcome to annotate/notate in it. If not, then please use a sheet of notebook paper. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PURCHASE YOUR OWN BOOK! Please annotate and notate each myth/5-7/page/using all the colors, but primarily GREEN!

HOMEWORK/FRIDAY:
1. QUIZ covering the Greek gods on TUESDAY! Take advantage of the "practice" quiz above!
2. "COMPARISON ESSAY" is due on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2nd!   DO YOUR BEST TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSIGNMENT! REMEMBER THAT SOMETHING is ALWAYS BETTER THAN NOTHING!
3. Read "Daphne " pges. 119-120 in your textbook....annotate/notate/7-10 total/all colors/mostly GREEN for TUESDAY!

REMINDER, cute kids! If you did not complete annotating "Demeter" for Friday, I am happy to accept it on MONDAY without your homework coupon. If you give it to me on Tuesday, then I will need your coupon. Please bring your annotations to me on Monday BEFORE school or during lunch. Remember that I have meetings after school! Thanks, guys!
 

Monday, September 22nd, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,
I hope you had a great weekend! From what I heard, HOMECOMING was amazing, and I have no doubt that you and your date looked JUNOESQUE and APOLLONIAN! If you missed class, we completed the following:

1.Students were introduced to a new writing assignment entitled "Modern Day God. I have included a copy of the explanation for you below. Each of you should have a copy of the assignment in the "Homework" section of your notebook. THIS IS DUE ON OCTOBER 2nd! Please let me know if you have any questions. Don't wait to begin working on the assignment, as you will have other assignments due prior to the 2nd!


Instructions for "Modern Day God" Assignment:

1.Through our class discussions, each student should have a greater understanding concerning the Olympians. Please select ONE Olympian and connect him/her to an individual from past or present society. The god you select does not need to be the same one you research regarding your “Handout” assignment.
2.All of the god's attributes do not need to be obvious in relationship to the individual chosen for connection; however, you must be able to relate at least one (obviously) attribute that both possess. Please go beyond the obvious, by focusing on intrinsic characters rather than appearance.
3.In order to obtain enough information regarding your chosen connection, you will need to complete some research. Please note the citation examples below concerning a book or Internet source.

BOOK: Carter, Joseph. The Life of Mark Twain. Scott Foreman, Pub., New York, NY.

                                1989.

INTERNET: William, Jacob. “Mark Twain.” The Mark Twain No One Knew. August

                               17th, 2001. September 11, 2008.

                                  http://coned.ceu.edu/authors/19thcentury.org

4.Please begin your response by indicating the connection between the god and your chosen individual (Introduction). Your next paragraph needs to indicate aspects concerning the god (Body Paragraph #1). The third paragraph will focus on the individual chosen for comparison (Body Paragraph #2). Finally, your fourth paragraph will justify why you elected to compare the two characters (Conclusion)

5.Please use ACADEMIC VOICE for your response.
6.MLA Format regarding structure and citations also needs to be used. Double space your response, using Times New Roman print, and 12 point font.
7. Please incorporate an image of your “modern day” comparison in your paper.


2. We then continued discussing Hades, Demeter, and Artemis! Please note the information on those gods below!
 
Hades

God of Wealth (precious metals found within the earth)
You must pay to enter his domain with a coin (obolus)
Three levels...people are judged based upon HOW THEY LIVED THEIR LIFE
Just/Rhadamanthine....concept of ethics
Cerberus....three headed dog
Steals Persephone and she becomes "Queen of the Underworld"
Persephone spends three months of the year (winter) with Hades and the remaining months she is with her mother ...Persephone eats four pomegranate seeds confining her to the realm of the dead

Demeter

Goddess of the Harvest
Seasons
When her daughter Persephone is stolen by Hades, Demeter refuses to let anything grow
Zeus requests that she Persephone be returned to her mother
Demeter rarely lost her temper
Horse is created for her by Poseidon


Artemis and Apollo

Artemis and Apollo

VIRGIN!!!!!!!!

Kill for virginity….she asked her father for eternal virginity, change your mind

ACTEON is a hunter….. changes him to stag and his hounds destroy him

ORION is a hunter ….Apollo kills ORION…..

Apollo is jealous of his sister ….scorpion and it stings Orion….Artemis places Orion and the scorpion in the stars

Apollo falls in love with Daphne…VIRGIN (Artemis), REVENGE!

Apollo is competitive…..”ROCK competitive”

2^nd fav. To Zeus…..perfect

Ephesus is her city state.

 Apollo is the god of "Truth." 

His city state is called Delphi

He destroys the Python that tormented his mother and then draped its skin over his throne.

The women that worked for him were called Oracle or Pythian preistesses

He had his own athletic games called the Pythian Games; they were held in honor of the Python that he killed.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you missed class, we completed the following:

1. We reviewed for the "Greek Pantheon" Test. Those that chose to take the "practice test" took time correcting that, and then students spent a few minutes reviewing together.

2.We then took the test and corrected it!

3. We moved on and started discussing more specific information about the pantheon . Please note the information below, and record this information on your yellow handout that has boxes on it containing images of the gods.

Cheers,
Crampton

I hope you have a great weekend. Those of you attending HOMECOMING don't forget to tell your date JUNOESQUE and APOLLONIAN!



Zeus

• controls all aspects of the weather
• tricks Hera into marrying him by transforming into a cuckoo bird
• Hera is his second wife
• Metis is his first wife (she is the mother to Athena)
• shape shifts into animals in order to woe women
• has numerous affairs
• Just
• has difficulties in making decisions
• god of athletes/athletic events were held in his honor/wore "crown" of oak leaves

Hera

• Zeus transforms into a cuckoo bird. Hera loves animals, and finds a "cuckoo bird" outside her window trapped in a storm. She brings the bird to her breast and states, "I will love you forever, cuckoo bird, and I swear by the River Styx that I will honor this vow." At this point, Zeus returned to his true form, raped Hera, and told her that she had to honor her vow by marrying him. If you swore by Styx your oath could not be broken.
• She loves animals.
• Hephaestus is her son without a father (in some versions) Hera was angry that Zeus had given birth to Athena without the assistance of a mother, so she gave birth to Hephaestus without a father. He was born ugly and unshapen, so she cast him off Mt. Olympus.
• Due to Zeus' affairs, Hera takes her anger and frustrations out on Zeus' lovers and children.Athena
• Zeus swallowed Athena's mother, Metis, because an oracle had informed Zeus that if Metis birthed a son that child would overthrow his father. Zeus felt that he could not risk this, so he swallowed Metis. Athena grew within her father, until one day he experience a terrible headache. Hephaestus, the God of Inventions, sliced open Zeus' head and Athena was born wearing full battle armour and holding a shield and spear.
• Athena values mankind. She taught them how to create tools, use numbers, create nets, weaving and ships.
• Athena expected mankind to give gratitude to the gods of Olympus. If they were disrespectful, she punished them. She turns a mortal woman names Arachne into a spider because she failed to thank Athena for her gift. In addition, she said that she was a better weaver than Athena.
• Athena and Poseidon both wanted Attica as their city-state. The people decided they would select their patron god based upon a gift they offered the people. Athena gave the people an Olive Tree, and Poseidon gave the people a spring of salt water. The people selected Athena as their patron deity; consequently, Poseidon detested Athena.

Poseidon

• God of the Seas
• Created the horse to woe  his sister, Demeter. In the process created all the "misfit" animals (zebra, giraffe, hippo, donkey, etc.)
• Gave the horse to Demeter and created the sea horse for himself
• Earthquakes
• Loved his domain due to the secrets he could keep in it
• Had sex with Medusa in Athena's temple; this angered the goddess. To revenge this wrong, Athena turned Medusa into a GORGON. Medusa was punished for Poseidon's wrong, but Poseidon punished significantly for it.
• Known for his beautiful smile
• Easily angered 
• Highly venerated due to the Greeks being sea faring.

 

Monday, September 7th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you missed class on Monday, we completed the following:

1. We corrected the "QUEST".....You did incredibly well on this, and I am proud of you!
2. We continued with the Greek Pantheon! Each class is at a different point, so I ask that you communicate with someone in class, so that you can receive the information for the characters that you missed!

REMEMBER: Wednesday you will be visiting with the counselors concerning the Utah Futures program. Please make sure you have your parent permission form, so that you can experience the entire process; it really is worth it!

HOMEWORK:
1. Please read pages 23-36 in your textbook. This information discusses the Greek Pantheon in greater detail. Please identify THREE points of interest for each god. Record those points for class on FRIDAY! You are welcome to type or hand write the information.
2. You will have a test covering the gods and their Greek/Roman names, symbols and domains next TUESDAY! I have included a PRACTICE TEST for you below. You are welcome to create flashcards for the gods, and use a 1/4 of the ones that you make for Tuesday's test!

NOTE:  Start prepping for your quiz covering the gods (Greek and Roman names, symbols and domains). This quiz will take place on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 16th!

PRACTICE TEST for "The Olympians" NOTE: I did not find an image of Hades that I felt was "accurate." Please be aware of this when taking your quiz. Good Luck..... REMEMBER THAT YOU SHOULD NOT USE YOUR NOTES for this assessment! USE THIS AS A PRE-TEST!



For each image, please identify the Greek and Roman names, the other symbols not present in the image, and all of the god's domains. Please follow this structure for each response.

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Thursday, September 4th, 2014

Hello, Mythology Kids!

I hope you enjoy your weekend! If you missed class, we completed the following:

1. We reviewed for the Quest!
2. Took the Quest!
3. Started working on the Olympians in relationship to identifying them by Greek/Roman names, Symbols and Domains! We will continue to work on this next week! Please communicate with someone in class, so that you have the information that you missed.

HOMEWORK!
1. Each student received information from me, that they in turn, were asked to read and underline points that they found interesting for Monday!
2. Remember that you need to have an internet source concerning your god. This, too, needs to be underlined for interesting points.
3. Create a list combining all the points you found interesting from the internet source and the information that I gave each student in class.

NOTE: You are welcome to write the list of combined interesting points.

I look forward to seeing you on MONDAY!

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

Dear Mythology Students,

I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! If you missed class today (Tuesday), we completed the following:

1. Reviewed the Creation myth up to where we "finished" in class last class period. PLEASE COMMUNICATE with a friend in class so that you are prepared for our "Quest" on THURSDAY!

2. We then continued with the Creation story! We started with Cronus killing Uranus and then  the birth of  Cronus and Rhea's children.....Hestia, Hera, Demeter, Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus! Again, communicate with a friend in class.

3. Each student received a copy of the myths entitled "Uranus" and "Cronus." Please stop by and pick up a copy prior to the "quest" on Thursday!

4. I highly recommend that you create FLASHCARDS and complete the PRACTICE QUIZ on the BLOG, my young friends!

STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Thursday, September 28th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,
1. We discussed the Creation myth associated with the Greeks. It is the most significant story, as it explains how the gods came into existence.

2. Even if you missed class, I still expect you to be prepared for class on Tuesday. Please communicate with someone else in class! Go to the Internet and look up "Greek Creation Myth," in order to obtain assistance!

HOMEWORK:
1. Prepare for your quiz covering the "history lesson" (map), "tell me a story," and the flow chart illustrating the Creation myth.
2. Please read "Rule of Uranus" and "Rule of Cronus" for Tuesady.

3. Create flashcards (if you complete them, then you can use a 1/4 on the "quest")

4. Complete the practice quiz (for each question that you answer correctly, you receive 1/2 of point of credit added to the actual quiz score)

We completed the following today in class:

1. Creation Myth (the back side of your yellow handout)
2. FLASHCARD TOPICS:

• 1. polytheistic
• 2. pagan
• 3. city-state
• 4. Homer
• 5. Aesthetic myth
• 6. Mythology
• 7. Gaea
• 8. Uranus
• 9. Nyx
• 10. Erebus
• 11. Eros
• 12. Pontus
• 13. Aphrodite
• 14. Furies
• 15. Cyclopes
• 16.100 handed ones
• 17. Titans
• 18. Atlas/
• 19.Prometheus/
• 20. Epimetheus
• 21. Typhon
• 22. Iaeptus
• 23. Cronus
• 24. Rhea
• 25. Hestia
• 26. Hera
• 27. Demeter
• 28. Poseidon
• 29. Hades
• 30. Zeus

The Key to Success....PREPARATION!

"The Creation Myth"

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I When I see you on Tues., we will review, and then take your quiz. Remember to use the practice quiz as a pre-test. You should put all of your information away while you take the quiz. THIS IS CLEARLY AN INTEGRITY ISSUE ON YOUR PART, my fine young friends. In addition, you should print a copy of the quiz as a word document, and be prepared to bring it with you to class on Wed.. We will review for the quiz by discussing the questions on the practice quiz. If you choose to use flashcards on the quiz , you can use a 1/4 of the ones that you complete. DON'T FORGET to review the information concerning your "history lesson." In addition, you will receive questions from "Tell me a Story" (Front of your yellow handout).

PRACTICE QUIZ for "THE CREATION" Myth
1. According to the ancient Greeks, how did formed matter begin?

2. Three "beings" were initially created, please identify them for 2-4.

2._______________ 3.______________ 4.________________

5. Who was Uranus, and what was his greatest fear?

6. Identify his first two "groups" of children and why his wife was so angry with him concerning these children.

7. What characters are created from Uranus' death (in any order)?

7._____________________ 8._________________

9. Describe the Titans to me.............

10. Why is Cronus so willing to destroy his father?

11. Cronus marries his sister, Rhea, who in turn gives him six children. Explain what he does with the children and why.

12. Refer to the image at the top of this post. The two characters on this Greek vase are married. The female is offering the male something of significance. Explain to me what is taking place here.

13. Refer to the second image at the top of this post. Identify the three female characters in the drawing. What was their purpose in Greek mythology? Explain their symbolism.

14. Refer to the third image. Why was Uranus so afraid of of "these" (I know there is only one here) children?

15. Refer to the fourth image...... Explain the symbolism behind the death of the character lying on his back.

16. Who is this? Explain the  symbolism behind her "birth."

I hope you did well! I will see you soon.

Cheers,

Crampton

Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

Dear Mythology Students,

I hope you had an enjoyable weekend. If you missed class on the 26th , we completed the following:


1. Each student submitted their "What is a Classic?" assignment. It was interesting to hear students' ideas and interpretations regarding their choices.





2. Each student received a textbook. If you missed class, please stop by so that I can give you a book, and you can then proceed to the library where you can check one out!

3. We then continued with our "history" lesson regarding Athens and Sparta.  Students watched a brief clip regarding the Spartan way of life from the movie 300.  You will need to obtain this information from a student in class.

HOMEWORK:
Please read the section in your textbook entitled "Introduction to Classical Mythology" located on pages 13-23. As you read, create a list of  25 points that you found interesting. Record the textual line and then indicate why you found that particular section worthwhile. THIS IS DUE ON THURSDAY!

Please visit with me if you have any questions.

Cheers,
Crampton

Friday, August, 22nd! You survived the first week!

Dear Mythology Kids,

If you missed class, we completed the following:

1.Each student received a packet of papers, which are important for the first three weeks of the term. If you missed class, the packet can easily be located in the "Mythology Make-Up" Box located in the room. Please collect a packet and the distribute the pages as follows:

• Blue map...in NOTES section of your binder

• Yellow and White pages entitled "Tell me a Story" and "Mythology? Greek and Roman Gods Chart" both go in the HANDOUT section of the notebook

• Green handout entitled "One of thirteen" goes in the HOMEWORK" section of your notebook

• Yellow handout entitled "Gods and Goddesses" goes in the HANDOUT section 

• Blue handout entitled "Modern Day God" goes in the HOMEWORK section

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR NOTEBOOK ORGANIZED and WITH YOU EACH CLASS PERIOD!

2. Each student also received a "Free Homework Coupon!" Please communicate with me about receiving one these, as they are important for you!

3. We then discussed the assignment entitled "What is a Classic?" Students were given several examples of previous examples. Please note that these can not be repeated. Each of you received a copy of the assignment the first day of class. Please read through it and let me know if you have any questions! THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th!

4. We then discussed the importance and relevance of Mythology in modern culture! Why is mythology worth taking?

HOMEWORK:
1. What is a Classic Assignment is due on Tuesday, August 26th!

Wednesday, August 20th! WELCOME BACK, SENIORS!

Welcome to the "Jungle"

Dear Mythology Students,

I welcome you to the land of gods and goddesses, where logic does not exist, only the idea that some where in the slime of cosmic confusion, order becomes real. Was that poetic? TRANSLATION: Prepare yourself to learn ancient ideas and concepts that are bizarre; yet still relevant and valid in modern times. I welcome you to Mythology.

HOMEWORK for Friday, August 24th:
1. Disclosure Document signed by parents
2. Supplies with USB drive, 3x5 cards, and markers

HOMEWORK for Tuesday, August 26th
3. "What is a Classic? "

4. Please THOROUGHLY READ THE DOCUMENT!

Dear Parents,

I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with your student this year; I sincerely care about them. Their progress in Junior 11 Honors is extremely important to me. If you are concerned about your student's academic standing, need clarification regarding the disclosure document, an assignment, or feel that we need to visit regarding other concerns , please contact me at school (801-223-3120 ext. 610), or I can also be reached by e-mail (kcrampton@alpinedistrict.org). Contacting me by e-mail is the most effective form of communication. I ask that you take an active role in your student's education at Timpanogos High School. I have developed a blog(www. mythologywithcrampton-crampton.blogspot.com), which is designed to assist students with their assignments and assessments.  I believe you and your student will find it a useful and helpful source. If you would like to make an appointment with me, I am available during A3 and B3 prep periods.

I hope this will be a positive year for your student; I look forward to working with them and you! 

Sincerely,

Kori Crampton

__________________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understand the disclosure document for Mythology.

Student's Name (please print) _____________________________________ Date: ____________

Parent's Signature ______________________________________________ Date: ____________

I look forward to working with you this year.
Cheers,

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,
Welcome Back! I hope you had a relaxing break!

We reviewed the two myths, "Mead of Poetry" and "Loki's Children and the binding of Fenrir" in class. We also discussed the motifs found within each myth.

Students were then introduced to a new assignment regarding poetry. If you were absent today, please stop by so I can give you a greater explanation for it.

We then started on a new myth entitled "Treasures of the Gods"

HOMEWORK:


Questions to anticipate for Wednesday's quiz.

1.. The name “Bolverk” translated means “evil one.” Explain why you think Odin selected this name for the character he portrays in “Mead of Poetry.” Support your answers with examples from the myth.

2. Agree or disagree with the following statement by Odin, and then justify your response. “To be a poet, that is the finest calling.”

3. Consider the “host/guest” relationships within “The Mead of Poetry.” How are these relationships different and/or similar to those in the Greek myths? Support your idea with examples from “The Mead of Poetry” and any Greek myth.

4. The “quest for knowledge” is a strong motif in “The Mead of Poetry.” Primitive societies venerated poets in association with their leaders and gods; however, in some cultures the desire to learn was considered dangerous. Express your ideas concerning both “frames of thought.”

5. What could Sif’s hair represent? (What could it symbolize?) Explain your ideas.

6. What are Loki’s motive, both hidden and apparent, in the myth “Treasures of the Gods?” Explain.

7. Which group of gifts, in your opinion, is more superior? Support your reasoning.

8. Loki's deception in "The Wall of Asgard" leads to a positive outcome for himself and the gods. Discuss the concept of opposition in relationship to the myth and Norse mythology in general.


In addition, don't forget that your memorized poem, and the explanation that goes along with it, are due on Monday, April 21st.. Please remember the following:

1. Make sure your poem is memorized
2. Make sure you have included a typed explanation as to why you value the poem and the meaning behind the piece.
3. Remember to include a copy of the poem beneath your explanation.

Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,

I hope you are enjoying the break; I look forward to hearing about your adventures! I wanted to remind you about the two myths that you need to read for TUESDAY!

Please read the following:
1. "The Mead of Poetry" pgs.26
2. "Loki's children and the binding of Fenrir" pgs.33

I look forward to seeing you soon.
Big Hugs,
Crampton

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids,


HAPPY 4th TERM! Can you believe it? This is what you missed today in class! STOP MISSING CLASS!

WHAT ARE RUNES?

Runes are the letters of the ancient Scandinavian people. According to myth, the Runes were created by Odin. In his quest to obtain more knowledge, he stabbed and then hanged himself from Yggdrasil. As he was hanging, and of course, bleeding to death, the weight of his body forced dead branches from Yggdrasil to land in Gunnungagap. The branches fell in unusual patterns, hence creating the Runes. Originally, eighteen Runes were created, but as the Scandinavian language changed, more letters were required.

Each Rune represents a letter, has a sound, name, and has magical powers associated with it. Odin touches each of the eighteen Runes, and therefore he is given knowledge that other characters in Norse Mythology do not have. For example, one of the Runes taught Odin how to return from the dead. Another teaches him how to woo women. One Rune gives him the power to read and write.....etc.

The Runes are placed around this rendering of Odin riding Sleipnir.

We covered an extensive amount of information today in class. We completed the back of your yellow sheet. YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ ON FRIDAY covering our discussion today. If you complete your flashcards (48), you are welcome to use twelve on your quiz. The following characters relate to your quiz:

Odin

Thor

Frigg (a)

Balder

Loki

Hel

Tyr

Heimdall

Hermod

Idun

Njord

Freyr

Frejya

Hugin

Mugin

Norns

Valkyries

Fenrir

Jormungand

Jotenheim

Jormungand

Ragnorok

Mjolnir

Slepnir

Vahalla

Aesir

Vanir

Asgard

Midgard

 

RUNES (and everything about them!)

PRACTICE QUIZ!
1. I am Odin's "thought." _________________
2. I am Odin's "Memory." _________________
3. Mother to Balder; Friday; weaves the clouds ______________
4. Loves gold; hates war ____________________
5. Strong senses _________________
6. Trickster _______________
7. The end of the Norse World is called ______________
8. I have eight legs. _______________
9. Wednesday ______________
10. The "heaven" in the land of the gods is called ____________
11. Loki is our father 11.______________12.______________13.____________
14. I have a special hammer _______________
15. Apples are my favorite fruit. _________________
16. Collect the fallen warriors from battle ____________________ 

17. "Lord of the Gallows" ___________________

18. God of farmers __________________

19. One handed for sacrifice __________________

20.  Gods of War ____________________

I hope this helps!

 

Cheers,

Crampton

HOMEWORK:

1. PREP FOR YOUR QUIZ!
2. Make sure you have all 48 flashcards ready for your quiz...you can use 12 on your Quiz !

Welcome to Norse Mythology! Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Dear Mythology Kids, 
STOP MISSING CLASS, and if you do miss class, then FIND OUT WHAT YOU MISSED. Focus on being PRO-ACTIVE!

This is what you missed today!

Norse Mythology are the stories of the Scandanavian people. The Norse were extremely skilled at sea faring; consequently, they were exposed to different cultures. The Norse came upon the Romans, who in turn, hired them as mercenaries. The Roman culture was extremely advanced; consequently, the Norseman adopted some of their belief system into their own culture. This is why when we start to read the myths you will note some strong similarities to Greek Mythology. Remember that the Romans stole their religion from the Greeks. Another important point that you need to know involves the conversion of the Romans to Christianity. The Norseman continued to be influenced by the Roman culture, and therefore they also adopted Christian influences into their mythology, as well.

Everyone of you should have a new textbook, and a "packet" of handouts that will be used during the next two weeks. Your homework assignments for TUESDAY. includes the following: 

 

1. Please make flashcards for the characters discussed today in class......the first 12...up to YGGDRASIL!

2. "PERSONALIZED ITHACA" is due on THURSDAY!

3. FOOD ASSIGNMENT is due on THURSDAY!

Norse Mythology is difficult to fully explain in this forum, but I will do my best.......In the beginning, no formed matter exists. This enormous chasm of unorganized matter is called GUNNUNGAGAP! To the north of Gunnungagap is an immense area of frozen ice. This area is called NIFLHEIM.

To the south of Gunnungagap is an immense region of heat called MUSPELHEIM. Nothing exists but these two regions.
Suddenly these two regions begin to move closer together. The heat from Muspelheim causes the ice from Niflheim to melt and droplets of water land in Gunnungagap. Some how and I don't know exactly how this happens, and neither did the Nordic people, so you just have to accept it, two important beings are created at the same time......an enormous man called Ymir, who is also called a "frost giant" and a cow whose name is Adumla. I know, it's a little unusual.

Ymir begins to suck on the teats of Audumla, so she is nourishing this evil frost giant, and then he begins to "give birth" to other frost giants. As he is sucking on the teats of the cow, Ymir begins to sweat and his sweat morphs into other giants. In the mean time, Audumla begins to lick some of the ice from Niflheim that did not melt when Muspelheim moved close to it. Every place her saliva touches a human form is created. You can see this depicted in the image above. The individual that is created from the saliva is known as BURI. He is entirely positive. He, in turn, gives birth to two individuals; their names are BOR and BESTLA. Bor is a male and Bestla is a famale. These two have three children whose names are Odin, Vili, and Ve. Odin becomes the king of the Norse Gods because he is recognized as the "first born."

Odin, Vili, and Ve recognize that Ymir is "birthing" evil frost giants, so they feel compelled to destory him. Upon his murder they take his body and use it to create the world of humans, giants, and dwarfs known as Midgard.

Tuesday, January 28th, 2014! PREPARE for YOUR EXAM!

Dear Mythology Kids,

STOP MISSING CLASS! The first portion of your ILIAD EXAM will take place on THURSDAY. If you missed class, The second portion of the exam involves a two take-home responses.  I am so sorry, because we completed the following:

1. We went through a time-line, so that each student would know what events take place in what epic, The Iliad or The Odyssey. The first portion of the exam has a list of 30 events and you will need to identify what epic those events occurred. I have included the Time-Line for you below. Visit with a friend in class, so that you understand the contents of each box. Cut and paste it as a word document, and then use it as a review!

2. You will have several quotes from the ILIAD, where you will need to identify the characters. All of the quotes have been taken from your handouts.

3. You will see 15 pieces of artwork detailing events within the epic. If you paid attend in class, then you have already seen the images, as they were on the power points.

DECIDE WHERE YOU THINK YOUR WEAKNESSES ARE, and then REVIEW FROM THERE!

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance!
Cheers,
Crampton

Time-line of events within The Iliad, B4

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In the mean time…at Aulis

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The Greeks arrive on Trojan soil…War lasts for 10 years!

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