Greek Mythology
What is the role of Zeus in the Greek pantheon?
King of the gods
Name one famous work that features Greek gods.
Answers vary
What materials were commonly used in ancient Greek sculptures?
Bronze, Marble
How are Greek myths interpreted in film today?
often reinterpreted to reflect contemporary societal issues and perspectives
Who are the twelve Olympian gods?
Zeus, Hera, Athena, Ares, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Artemis, Apollo, Demeter, Aphrodite & Hermes
How is Odysseus portrayed in Homer’s works?-Requires Research
a leader, a man of great wisdom, and a skilled fighter
Name one famous ancient Greek sculpture of Zeus and its significance.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Identify a modern movie that reimagines a Greek myth.
Answers vary: Percy Jackson, 300, Gladiator
What are the main attributes of Athena?
Wisdom & War Strategy
What themes can be seen in modern literature that originate from Greek myths?
Answers Vary (heroes, gods and goddesses, fighting monsters, meeting challenges)
How did pottery depict scenes from Greek mythology?
painting intricate images of gods, heroes, and mythological events directly onto the surface of the vase using a black-figure or red-figure technique, where figures were painted in black or red against a contrasting background,
What role does the theme of fate play in contemporary adaptations?
representing a predetermined destiny that the protagonist must either accept or actively fight against
Describe the significance of Prometheus in Greek mythology.--Requires Research
Gave fire to humans, which angered Zeus
Identify a contemporary author who draws on Greek mythology.
Rick Riordan, Homer, Disney
Discuss the influence of Greek mythology on Renaissance art.
serving as a rich source of inspiration for artists who frequently depicted scenes and characters from ancient Greek myths, allowing them to explore themes of love, beauty, heroism, and the human condition through the lens of these timeless stories
How is the character of Hercules represented in modern media?
a strong, heroic figure with superhuman strength, often depicted with his iconic lion skin and club,
How did the myths of the Greek gods explain natural phenomena?--Requires Research
personifying them as gods with specific powers, so that events like thunder and lightning were seen as the actions of Zeus, the god of the sky, while the changing seasons were explained by the story of Demeter, the harvest goddess, and her daughter Persephone's descent into the underworld, representing winter.
What is the significance of the hero's journey in Greek myths?
it provides a common narrative structure that explores universal human themes like personal growth, overcoming challenges, and the transformative power of facing one's fears,
What is the impact of Greek vase painting on our understanding of mythology?
providing a visual representation of key mythological stories, allowing us to see how the Greeks perceived and interpreted their gods and heroes,
Discuss how graphic novels utilize Greek mythology in storytelling.
allowing creators to explore complex themes of love, betrayal, power, and fate through visually engaging storytelling, often reimagining classic myths with a fresh perspective and contemporary relevance, while taking advantage of the visual medium to depict epic battles, mythical creatures, and the divine realm in vivid detail.