Features of a Myth
Vocabulary
Comparing and Contrasting
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Miss Boyle
100
Name 1 feature of a myth.
Myths have gods, goddesses, heroes, etc.

Often take place before time.

Often explain the origins of the world.

Often explain the worldview of a people or culture and may have religious elements.

Characters often perform heroic acts.

Have characters that are humans, or humanlike, and experience human emotions.

100
In the story about Poseidon, define the word trident.
Trident is a fish-spear with three points.
100
Name 2 differences between Zeus and Poseidon.
Ex. - Zeus was God of the Earth and Air, Poseidon was the God of the Sea. Zeus's weapon was a thunderbolt and Poseidon's was a trident.
100
Using the Story about Aphrodite, name a simile used within her story.

Her eyes were as blue as the summer sky overhead, her skin as fair as the white sea-foam from which she came, and her hair as golden as the yellow rays of the setting sun.

100
How many siblings does Miss Boyle have?
1 - Brother
200
What part of the Zeus story gives it away that it is a myth?
He is a God.
200
In Zeus's story, what does the word sacred mean?
Holy, righteous, meaningful.
200
Compare the two Goddesses. What makes them similar?
Both focus on beauty. Both are goddesses. etc.
200
Find an adverb in the story about Hera.
swiftly, terribly, extremely
200
When is Miss Boyle's birthday?
April 6
300
DAILY DOUBLE! Name 3 features of Myths.

Myths have gods, goddesses, heroes, etc.

Often take place before time.


Often explain the origins of the world.


Often explain the worldview of a people or culture and may have religious elements.


Characters often perform heroic acts.


Have characters that are humans, or humanlike, and experience human emotions.

300
DAILY DOUBLE! In Hera's story, what does the word pity mean? Use it in another sentence.

It is the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

Sentence example: I felt pity for the squirrel in the road.

300
Compare the two Gods. What makes them similiar?
Both are Gods. They rule a certain part of the earth. Etc.
300
Create a simile about Zeus. 
Zeus was as ________ as ________.

OR

Zeus was like a _________.

300
Who is Miss Boyle's favorite song artist?
Rascal Flatts
400
What is the purpose of a Myth?
Long ago, people believed that Myths were true and relied on these stories to explain events they did not understand.
400
In Aphrodite's story, define the word magnificent. Use it in a sentence with an adverb.

Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking.

The gardens were strikingly magnificent in the summer.

400
Using some inferencing, tell 2 differences of Zeus and Poseidon's palaces.
Zeus lives on Mt. Olympus which is typically snow covered and in the clouds. Poseidon lives under water with great gardens and floors of pearl.
400
What genre are all of these stories?
Myths
400
Who is Miss Boyle's favorite Actor?

Matthew McConaughey

500
Who invented Myths?
Storytellers.
500
In Hera's story, what does the word savage mean?

Cruel and vicious; aggressively hostile, fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.

500
Name the major differences in Zeus and Poseidon's stories.
Zeus was the ruler of all gods. Poseidon was only the king of the sea.
500
Hera was very egocentric. What does the word egocentric mean?

Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered

500
What are Miss Boyle's lucky numbers? - Only need 1 correct to get it right!
6, 11
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