PPT-The Epic of Gilgamesh By M =Doe

The Heros Journey Steps The call to adventure Refusal of the call Supernatural aid Crossing the first threshold The belly of the whale The road of trials The meeting of the godess Temptation away from the true path. Epics. The art of story-telling has been cultivated in all ages and among all nations of which we have any record; it is the outcome of an instinct implanted universally in the human mind.. —Edwin Sidney Hartland. . Famous Demi-gods. Heracles. (Hercules). Cuchulain. Gilgamesh. Theseus. Heracles time & life. Myths were made up thousands of years ago. Was there a real Hercules, a man behind the stories? We will never know. Yet, his story is of a man who was so strong and brave, whose deeds were so mighty, and who so bore all the hardships that were given to him, that when he died, Hercules was brought up to Mount Olympus to live with the gods. . The Odyssey. Identify and explain the elements of a Greek myth. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem and a hero’s journey. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero. Analyze the relationship between myths and legends and epic poetry. Evaluate Odysseus’ status as an epic hero by analyzing his actions and motives. . One of the most important cultural values in . T. he. . Odyssey. is that of . xenia (hospitality), . a Greek concept encompassing the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home. How is hospitality established as a key value in the epic?. . An epic is a long poem that tells the story of legendary or heroic people or gods. . Like . most . epics. , the first stories of . Gilgamesh . began as oral . fables . handed down by . word . of mouth. Hundreds . (Lectures 12-13). sacred myth. legend. folktale. WORLD. inflexible. somewhat flexible, generally hostile. highly flexible. CAUSALITY. hard determinism. rigid laws, fateful determinism, some room for human choice. The Odyssey. Journal (4-5 Sentences). What makes a hero? What are the qualities a hero must possess?. What is an Epic?. A long story in poem form.. An epic has a hero.. The epic is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with monsters.. Literary Term Glossary. Term. Definition. Example. Epic Hero. A larger than life figure, typically of noble or semi-divine birth who pits. his courage, skill and virtue against evil forces.. Achilles. and. Ancient Mesopotamia. . The history and culture behind the world’s oldest recorded story – . Epic of Gilgamesh. Adapted presentation. Acknowledgements to Kimberly Torres. Mesopotamia– Geography (circa 4000 BC . t. he Epic Hero. What does it take to become an . epic hero. ?. He . is a . man. who seems . able to conquer most problems . that he . encounters. .. He does . not. . have. any . “super” powers. Presentation by Rebecca Edwards. The Hero’s Journey. The Hero’s Journey is a perilous adventure a hero takes.. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, king Gilgamesh goes on an adventure seeking immortality. . Distributed . Energy Resources Scoping . Workshop. March 13, 2017. 2. EPIC Funding: Approximately $120 M/year. Applied Research. Energy Efficiency. Clean Generation. Smart Grid. Cost . Share for Federal . Many settled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, also known as the “Fertile Crescent.”. The Sumerians. The Sumerians took care of the rivers, building dikes, dams, and irrigation systems. . Mari. Update. By Department . xxxx. (insert name of specialty/department/group) . Date: . xxxxxx. Presenter: . xxxxx. TOH Readiness Owners. xxxxx. (list of Readiness Owners). xxxxx. (list of Readiness Owners).