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GOD PROJECT

Summary of Directions: You will be randomly assigned to one of four polytheistic civilizations: Greece, Scandinavia (Norse), India, and Egypt. You will be assigned a God or Goddess from a list of deities worshipped by your civilization in order to create a Mythological God card. After creating your card and presenting the information about your card, the deities of your civilization will compete in the “Clash of the Deities” game. You will adhere to the following guidelines:

DUE DATES:

Questionnaire Due: Early Credit: Mon.12/3 (B)-Tues. 12/4(A)

Questionnaire Due: Wed..Dec.12/5 (B) –Thurs. 12/6 (A)

God Card Extra Credit Due: Mon. 12/10 (A) – Tues. 12/11 (B)

God Card Regular Credit Due: Wed. 12/12 (A) – Thurs. 12/13(B)

***Projects will NOT be accepted late.

Oral Presentation of Project will start: Dec. 10 (B)-Dec. 11 (A)

Clash of Deities Game: Will vary per class … approximate dates Dec. 17 - 21

Part I – Assignment of Civilizations.

You will be randomly assigned to one of the four civilizations. You will be allowed to select from a list of Gods/Goddesses from your assigned civilizations according to your grade from the previous nine weeks. Students representing the same civilization will work together as a group to share ideas and help with artistic creation. However, each member will still be responsible for creating their own particular God Card.

Part II – God Questionnaire (3 grades).

Research you God and answer the questions regarding his/her background. (See attached sheet.) Find and save several images or pictures of your God for Part III.

Part III - CREATING GOD CARD. (5 grades*)

A. Background Color of the Card – Construction Paper 8x11

Construction Paper - For Greek, use Blue; For Norse, use Red; For Egyptian, use Orange; For Indian, use Green.

Front of Card- (3 grades*)

*Generous extra credit will be awarded for high quality original art work.

Name of God on Top of Card (Typed BOLD/FONT 48).

Bottom Right Corner– Student Information (Font – 22) Typed out: Name, period, and teacher’s name.

Images of deity need to be neatly enlarged to cover at least 65% of the card’s front and be centered properly. The image can either be printed or an artistic rendition. Students who create their own artwork will be handsomely rewarded. The more effort and care you put in, the better your grade.

Back of Card- Requirements (2 grades) This information should mirror the questionnaire information, but should be divided into five sections:

a) Upper Left Quadrant – Background Facts; Origin of Myth; Interactions with humans, Sacrificial requirements

b) Upper Right Quadrant – Lineage (Family Tree – Parents and Offspring) Information and Comparable Gods from each of the other three civilizations;

c) “DID YOU KNOW?” (MIDDLE OF CARD) Three interesting tidbits of information not mentioned in the other sections.

d) Lower Left Quadrant – Powers/ Strengths. List only. Do not describe.

e) Lower Right Quadrant – Weaknesses/Liabilities. List only. Do not describe.

Part IV – Oral Presentations – (2 grades)

All projects must be presented orally to be graded. See attached oral presentation guidelines. Audience members must submit oral presentation evaluations.

Part V – The Clash of the Deities Game – (3 grades)

You will be graded for participation, teamwork, respect for others, and attention to the procedures.

Date and explanation of the rules / procedures will be forthcoming. Two extra credit grades will be given to the winning civilization.

Extra Credit Given:

Early submission of Questionnaire and God Card

Outstanding work awarded by teacher discretion

The winning team of the Deity Game earns two extra credit grades

Name:

Period:

God Questionnaire

Directions: Research and complete the following questionnaire concerning your deity. Your answers must come from at least 3 different sources (a web site counts as one source) and list them below (Question #15).

1. God or Goddess’s Name:_________________

2. God’s Civilization: _______________________

Background Basics:

3. Origin Myth (How were they created)?

4. Where do they live?

5. How do they interact with humans?

6. What expectations do they have of humans?

7. What types of sacrifices are expected to be made to them?

8. What types of relationships do they have:

a. With other Gods or Goddesses?

b. Friends?

c. Enemies?

Lineage Basics

9. Who, if any, were their parents?

10. Who are their brothers and sisters?

11. Who are their children?

“Did You Know” Section

12. Find at least three little known or obscure facts about your God or Goddess.

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b)

c)

God / Goddess Powers:

13. List the most significant powers and strengths of your God or Goddess.

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

f)

God/ Goddess Weaknesses:

14. List the most weaknesses or limitations of your God or Goddess.

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b)

c)

d)

e)

15. List your sources of information:

a)

b)

c)

CLASH OF THE DEITIES.

|Sphere # 1 |ELEMENTS | | |

| |Earth / Underworld |Water |Sky |

|Greek |Hades |Poseidon |Zeus |

|Norse |Hel, Joro |Njoror, Aegir |Odin, Thor |

|Egyptian |Osiris |Hapi |Ra, Mir |

|Indian |Yama (V) |Ganga(H), Apa (V) |Indra (V) |

|Sphere # 2 |GE0-POLITICAL | | |

| |War/Hunting |Peace/Diplomacy |Guile/ Treachery |

|Greek |Ares |Athena | Hera |

|Norse |Tyr, Skadi |Forseti |Loki |

|Egyptian |Horus, Sekhmet, Neith |Isis |Nepththys |

|Indian |Shiva (H), The Maruts (V) |Brahma (H) |Krishna (H) |

| | |Varuna (V) | |

|Sphere # 3 |KNOWLEDGE | | |

| |Medicine/Healing |Commerce /Agriculture |Law / Protection |

|Greek |Paeeon, Asclepius |Hermes, |Artemis |

| | |Demeter | |

|Norse |Eir |Frey, Gefjun |Hlin, Heimdall |

|Egyptian |Anubis |Geb, Hathor |Maat |

|Indian |Rudra (V) |Prajanya (V) |Vishnu (H) |

| | | |Mitra (V) |

|Sphere #4 |HUMANITY | | |

| |Love/Desire |Wisdom/Consciousness |Art / Music |

|Greek |Aphrodite |Metis |Apollo (G) |

|Norse |Freyja, Sjofn, Lofn, Frigg |Baldr, Vor |Bragi |

|Egyptian |Amun |Thoth |Ptah |

|Indian |Vayu (V) |Soma (V) |Kapinjala (V) |

RULES:

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