Hello everyone! I'm hoping everyone is staying healthy.
Here are some resources to explore while we're at home.
I'll keep updating!
First off, it looks like we'll be starting our study of Greece online!
Here is an online lesson on the father of history! Follow this link: The Father of History to view a short video, answer some questions, and participate in an online discussion! There are also links for further reading included if you're interested.
next up...
I've collected some myths for you to explore and a task of your own!
“The ancient Greeks believed in thousands of gods, goddesses, and magical creatures. They built temples to honor their gods. They prayed at home. They prayed all the time. Honoring their gods was part of their daily life and part of just about everything they did. That's because they believed their gods controlled the heavens and earth, and could interact with humans and cause all kinds of trouble!
A huge mountain range ran down the middle of the Greek peninsula. The people believed that the ancient Greek mystical world was ruled by a small group of powerful gods called the 12 Olympians, who lived at the top of the highest mountain, Mount Olympus. You could try to get to the top, but you'd never make it. The top of Mount Olympus was hidden in fog and snow and magic. When things had to be decided in the mythical world, the council met on Mount Olympus to discuss things, which was a very Greek thing to do - talk it over first, then go to war or get even!
The Greeks told wonderful myths about their gods. Poseidon, lord of the sea, could raise his hand and a new island would appear! Apollo brought up the sun every day, and his twin sister Artemis brought up the moon. Most of the gods avoided Ares. Nobody liked him much, but he was the god of war, so you had to keep him on your side if you could. The mighty Zeus, king of all the gods, probably caused more trouble than any of them, even more than Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The Greeks did not limit their myths to stories about the 12 Olympians. They told stories about nearly all the magical, mythical creatures in which they believed.
Many of their mythical beings looked like people, but some looked like monsters, because, well .. they were! Fortunately, the ancient Greeks found a way to beat monsters, nearly always with trickery and cleverness, two skills that were greatly admired by the ancient Greeks." (Donn)
I've created a Google Folder for you to access Greek God & Goddess materials!
Use these google folder materials to read several ancient Greek
myths.
A myth is a story that tries to explain something, which the people of
Ancient Greece usually attributed to the gods and goddesses. We saw this when we discussed the beginnings of religion!
Some myths have questions for you to answer after reading - please do so! You can just use loose leaf paper, or type if you're so inclined. Pick a few myths (3 or so) to read, or explore them all!
Then, consider the structure or parts of a myth – a hero, a task, a
difficulty (or two) and some help along the way! Use this structure to create a myth of your own! The 'Make a Myth’ chart
(in the google folder) will help get you started.
I can't wait to read your myths!!!
Stay healthy everyone. See you soon!
