Myths
What do all myths have in common?
They are untrue/made up
How many labours did Hercules complete?
12
Who was Perseus' mother
Danae
Which shocking act do Jason and Medea commit to get free of the king?
Kill her brother and scatter pieces in the water
What's the name for a hero with qualities that go beyond normal human abilities?
Teachers. Jk - it's superheroes!
Which ancient culture is responsible for many of the myths we still know and love today?
Ancient Greece
Which animal is associated with the first labour?
Why did Acrisius send Danae away?
She fell pregnant and had a son, Perseus
Where did Jason and the Argonauts make their first stop? Begins with L
Lemnos
This type of hero comes from a famous family and takes on challenges no-one else will.
Epic hero
Sometimes myths try to teach a ____ lesson, where a character in the story does something wrong and has to suffer the consequences.
Moral
What event lead to Hercules having to complete the 12 labours
Killing his family in a fit of madness
Polydectes
Who does Jason fall in love with once he reaches Colchis?
Medea
This type of hero is emotional but highly moral and they often triumph over evil.
legend
King beginning with E who assigned the labours to Hercules?
Eurystheus
Dictus the fisherman
What did Jason and his men do to get through the crashing rocks?
This type of hero has many talents but is also flawed. The flaws lead to their downfall.
Tragic hero.
Which creature in Greek mythology was half man and half bull?
Minotaur
Which labour was most difficult for Hercules?
Killing Cerberus the bull
Name three objects Perseus used to kill Medusa
Reflective shield, winged sandals, invisibility hat, sickle/sword
What was the first task set by King Aeetes?
Plow the fiery fields around the oxen
What is the name for the long and difficult journey faced by a hero?
quest