PPT-Chapters 5-8 MYTHOLOGY: TIMELESS TALES OF GODS & HEROES

CUPID AND PSYCHE A story told by an old woman in Apuleius epic The Golden Ass Cupid Eros Son of Venus and Mars God of desire erotic love eros Personification of love and courtship. The beliefs of the ancient Greeks reflected the violent storms, volcanoes and earthquakes that were a part of their experience. . Greek mythology is based on legends passed down through generations by word of mouth, so there are many versions of Greek mythology and not all of the stories agree with one another. . Diner. Today’s Specials:. Roots – “. Dys. ”. Affixes – “Pre-”. Mythology & . History - Ambrosial. Adopted . Words - chic. Root du jour. Dys. “Bad,” “Ill” “Difficult”. Affixes Prix Fixe. Pages 13. -23. What is Greek mythology?. Greek Mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the . a. ncient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature. of . the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. . Please Do Now. Create a word web, jotting d. own words or. phrases that you . think describe an . honorable person.. Adventure. Medieval aristocrats relished tales of . _________________________, . Fables. Definition. : A brief story that sets forth some pointed statement of truth. Origin. : Found in almost every country. Handed down from generation to generation as oral literature. Content. : Usually contains incidents that relate to the unusual, sometimes supernatural. Understanding . The Lightning Thief. by Rick Riordan. What is Greek Mythology?. The people of Ancient Greece shared stories called myths about gods, goddesses, and heroes which they believed. Each god was worshipped and ruled over a certain area of nature or life. "If you see the magic in a fairy tale, you can face the future." ~Danielle Steel~. "If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales." ~Albert Einstein~. ©2015HappyEdugator. What is a myth?. Myths are traditional stories about gods, goddesses and mortals with special powers. Myths were passed down by oral tradition to explain the natural world, and became an important part of the religious beliefs of ancient peoples. . Nordic Mythology is actually part of oral tradition stemming from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.. The Norse invaded the British Isles in the form of the Vikings, powerful warriors who sailed out of Norway.. Output: 30 Athlete Leaders trained and serving as Health Advocates amongst their peers, at SO events and on public platforms. Rationale:. Peer to peer education is often most effective. Integrates ALP’s programme in to Healthy Communities. Valkyries. Beautiful women who lead fallen warriors to Valhalla.. Led by Freya. They shriek, howl and cause total confusion. As they choose which valiant warriors to grab. Odin (. Woden. ). Father of the gods. th. -Century Art. Judith E. . Bernstock. 20. th. -century artists:. Draw on Classical Mythology for humanistic reasons. Less concerned with illustrating narrative content. More concerned with symbolic interpretation. Mrs. Samaddar. 1. Many people have faced and overcome obstacles to . become famous. . . These . are the heroes you read about in books, newspapers, magazines, and Internet articles. . 2. You watch these heroes as they relive their accomplishments on TV or in movies about their lives.. The newest book in Black Dog\'s best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster and Stickers! Packed with action, adventure, tragedy, and triumph, A Child\'sIntroduction to Greek Mythology acquaints kids ages 9-12 with all the fantastic and memorable classic Greek myths. The book is organized into two main parts. The first section introduces the gods and goddesses, from Apollo to Hades, as well as nymphs, satyrs, centaurs, and the mortal descendants of Zeus, such as Hercules and Midas. Part two is dedicated to the myths themselves: Pandora\'s Box, Prometheus\' Discovery of Fire, the Trojan Horse and many more. Sidebars feature word definitions and fun facts, as well as games and projects. As with all of the other books in the Child\'s Introduction series, Meredith Hamilton\'s witty and charming illustrations add yet another dimension to the excellent and absorbing text.