Mythology Beginnings
What country did Greek Mythology originate (come from)?
ancient Greece
Which character was known to be vain and boastful?
Arachne
What adverb means something can't be seen?
invisibly
What was the problem in the story Pushing up the Sky?
The sky was too close to the ground, and was causing problems for the people.
Who are the main characters in a Greek myth?
Gods and Goddesses
Who was known as the King of the Gods?
Zeus
What adverb means something is able to die?
mortally
They organized and all pushed the sky at the same time.
What is a common characteristic of the Gods and Goddesses?
*hint* Achilles was not this
immortal
Who was known as a talented weaver and was the goddess of the arts?
Athena
What adverb means to do something bravely?
heroically
What Native American tribe told the story of Pushing up the Sky?
Snohomish tribe
For excitement, there is _____ between the characters in most Greek myths.
Which character was tempted to hypnotize Zeus?
Hypnos
What adjective can be used to describe someone who thinks they are better than everyone else?
vain
What is the name for a large piece of wood carved and painted to tell a story?
totem pole
Why did ancient Greek people create myths?
To explain ideas they didn't understand (such as weather patterns or how fire was created)
Which character tricked her husband so that her army could win in battle?
Hera
What adverb means to do something angrily or aggressively?
ferociously
What is the theme or lesson from Pushing up the Sky?
Working together can accomplish difficult tasks.