Greek God/Goddess
Who is Zeus's wife?
Hera
What step of the hero's journey involves leaving the ordinary world and going on the adventure?
Crossing the Threshold
What cultural value is apparent in the Cyclops scene?
Invite strangers in and feed and clothe them
How many years did the men and Odysseus spend on Circe's Island?
1 year
What game did Ms. Dabell catch her students playing the most this trimester?
Cool Math Games
Who is Hermes?
Messenger of the Gods
What step of the Hero's Journey involves the hero trying to avoid going on the adventure?
Refusal of the Call
Everything that happens (good or bad) is the will of the gods.
What did the men do to avoid the song of the sirens.
Put beeswax in their ears and tie themselves to the boat.
What other subject is Ms. Dabell certified to teach?
History
What Greek character HATES men?
What step of the Hero's Journey is the final step that results in bringing back some wisdom or treasure to the ordinary world?
Return with Elixir
Why must the dead be cremated or buried?
So they can continue to the afterlife
What were the two animals Odysseus sacrificed at the Land of the Dead?
A black sheep and a baby goat
What month is Ms. Dabell getting married?
June
Scylla
What step of the Hero's Journey involves meeting someone that will provide tools to help them on the journey?
Meeting the Mentor
What cultural value is most likely the reason that Odysseus sleeps with Circe while on her island.
Men and Women have different rules, even pertaining to morality
What Greek character told Odysseus how to defeat Circe?
Hermes
What two sports did Ms. Dabell play in high school?
Basketball and volleyball
What Greek character created Zeus's lightning bolt?
Cyclops (Polyphemus)
What step of the Hero's Journey involves a "do or die" moment?
Supreme Ordeal
What cultural value is most likely the reason that the Greeks worshipped heroes so much?
Do something cool with your life?
What God do the cattle belong to?
Helio (sun-god)
How many days (counting weekends) are left until the end of the school year?
20