Stories
What is the story of Midas?
Midas was the most famous King who was able to turn everything he touched into gold.
Stephanie had the best day ever. She got an A on her assessment, her favorite lunch was served at school, she got to play at recess with her best friend, and even when she went to bed, she read her favorite book! Her mom told her, today she must have had the Mida's Touch! What does this mean ?
Everything she did turned out great today.
What is the Trojan Horse?
A gigantic hollow wooden horse, left by the Greeks upon their pretended abandonment of the siege of Troy. The Trojans took it into Troy and Greek soldiers concealed in the horse opened the gates to the Greek army at night and conquered the city. a person or thing intended to undermine or destroy from within.
Explain the trojan horse allusion.
What is mythology?
Myths of long ago that teach us lessons.
Who was Achilles?
When Achilles was born, his mother wanted to protect him from harm. She held him by the heel and dipped him into the river Styx. ... Achilles became invulnerable everywhere but at his heel where his mother held him.
His greatest weakness.
Who was Hercules?
Hercules was the greatest of the mythological Greek heroes. He was famous for his incredible strength, courage, and intelligence.
Very strong.
What are allusions?
Allusions are indirect references to things that have happened in history.
What is a nemesis?
Something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
The cyclist considered that particular stretch of mountain to be his nemesis, costing hi ma racing victory year after year.
Something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.
What was Pandora's Box?
Zeus sent Pandora down to earth and gave her as a present to Prometheus' brother. Pandora was very curious about what was in the box. She begged Epimetheus to let her open it, but he always said no. Finally one day he fell asleep, and she stole the key (or broke the seal) and opened the box (or vase).All the evils of the world appeared.
Mother told my brother and I to not go outside while she was gone. She said going outside was like opening Pandora's Box! What does this mean?
Lots of bad things could happen.
True or False
Mythology are myths about greek gods and goddesses.
True
Who was Medusa?
A once beautiful queen who was cursed with snake like hair. If anyone looked at her, she turned them to stone.
I kept my nose in the book throughout the three-hour detention, knowing the Medusa at the desk in the front of the room wound turn me to stone if I so much as looked up. What does this reference mean?
She would give me an evil look!
True or false
All myths include a lesson or moral.
True
Who was Odysseus?
Famous warrior who was famous for his long odyssey, or journey, trying to return home after the events of the Trojan War.
It took us 14 hours to get to Florida. My dad said we were going on an odyssey!
A long trip.
Tell me one myth, its moral, and how it can be used in a story.
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