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Tasks for Mythology vade mecum (reference book)Last project of the year. Complete task 1 ( the cart) and 3 others of your choice.ChapterTask 11The Gods, The Creation, and the Earliest HeroesChart of gods/goddesses that includes:Other names (Roman, etc.)Characteristics- personality/traitsAssociated Emblem/symbols/items-138430136525Name00Name1086485136525Roman, etc. name00Roman, etc. name3147695135255Characteristics00Characteristics4865082135255Symbol/item00Symbol/itemChapterTask 2The Two Great Gods of Earth TASK 2Explain the importance of Demeter (her reaction when her daughter is kidnapped) and Dionysus (what made him the most important god of Greece). How did they benefit humans? Write a paragraph (multiple sentences) for each one.Add/amend them on your character chart, elaborating on their good and bad characteristics.\ChapterTask 33How the World and Mankind were CreatedWrite a paragraph explaining all the references/allusions/similarities you can find in relation to your own religion’s or culture’s creation story as compared to the chapter.Be specific: Don’t just write “flood.”ChapterTask 44The Earliest HeroesWrite a paragraph (at least a ? page) explaining which of the stories in the chapter is your favorite and why. ?Explain the lesson/moral of the story and why you think it is important. Also, explain what it reveals about ancient Greek culture.ChapterTask 55 Cupid and Psyche Write a paragraph (at least a ? page) explaining why the gods show wrath to humans repeatedly in Greek myths. Give specific examples from the chapter and relate to the idea of fate versus free will. Then, make a comparison of the idea of a higher being punishing humans to a similar concept/story in your faith/cultureChapterTask 66Eight Brief Tales of LoversWrite a paragraph (1/2 page) explaining your favorite love story from the chapter. Include a comparison of that story to another story you have read, noting the similarities and differences.ChapterTask 77The Quest of the Golden FleeceIn a paragraph (1/2 page), explain the elements of this story that make it a true quest story (think of literature professor). Give specific examples as to what makes it a quest, especially in terms of self-knowledge. ChapterTask 88Four Great AdventuresIn a paragraph (1/2 page), explain your favorite adventure. Explain the elements of the story which made it a great adventure as compared to the other stories.ChapterTasks 9 and 109 and 10Perseus and TheseusIn a paragraph (1/2 page), compare the two chapters and make an argument for who the greater hero is, explaining why through providing specific examples from the text.ChapterTask 1111HerculesIn a paragraph (1/2 page), explain the ideals of Greek culture that Hercules exemplifies, giving specific examples. Also, explain his faults and attributes, giving specific examples.ChapterTask 12 and 1312, 13Atalanta, The Trojan WarFor each chapter explain the role of women and what this role reveals about Greek culture, providing specific examples. Also explain what the story of the Trojan War reveals about the gods’ attitudes and personalities. (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1414The Fall of TroyWhat does the violence of the chapter reveal about Greek and Roman culture? Explain why Odysseus’ plan was so effective. (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1515The Adventures of OdysseusExplain the character of Odysseus, including all aspects of his personality. Give specific examples to show the myriad traits he possesses and explain how they make him a worthwhile hero. (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1616The Adventures of AeneasCompare Aeneas to one of your favorite heroes from another Greek tale. Compare and contrast the two, explaining what makes Aeneas such a great and important hero. (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1717The House of AtreusExplain what actions Orestes took that set him apart from the rest of his family, and what motivated him to do so. What happened in regards to his family (The House of Atreus) as a result of his actions? (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1818The Royal House of ThebesExplain the symbolism and significance of what happens to Oedipus. Explain why Antigone’s final actions are justified. What is the final fate of Thebes? How was this foreshadowed? (1/2 page)ChapterTask 1919The Royal House of AthensExplain what each of the stories have in common. Include at least one detail from each story (5 total) (1/2 page).ChapterTask 2020Midas-and OthersWhat is the significance or moral of each tale (6 total)? Contemplate and explain what the characters learn or what is revealed about the gods in each tale (1/2 page). ................
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