The Golden Fleece

Jason y los argonautas

The Golden Fleece

Heracles/Hercules

Leer el mito de Hercules en espanol

Review the Persues vocabulary, and learn new words from Hercules.


Heracles, also know as Hercules, is the most famous of the Greek heroes because this myth has been told and retold in so many different ways.

from DÁulaires'Greek Myths

Many people in the United States became familiar with Hercules through the Disney version. Enjoy the clip below that shows Hercules as a baby with an usual ability. Though the Disney version is quite different from the D'aularis'version, it does remain true to the theme that one's greatest strength can also be one's greatest weakness.

Perseus

View the flashcards to learn important vocabulary from the myth of Perseus.

shudder
heir
valiant
slay
sieve
oracle

1. Use at least four of the vocabulary words to write a prediction about the plot of the story. You will write your prediction in the classroom stream.




2. "Danaus, Perseus, and the Gorgon" has a plot that unfolds as a  series of episodes. Each episode has a conflict or problem to be resolved, just like an episode of your favorite television show.
As you read the myth, use the organizer to record important details of each episode.

El mito de Perseo

3. Multimedia Presentation:  
Select a 1-2 minute segment to retell. Your retelling should include dialogue to bring the characters to life:

Example from “Hermes”:

    “How could I have stolen your cows?” Hermes whimpered. “I am only a newborn babe. I don’t even know what a cow is.”

    “You are not only a thief but a liar as well!” raged Apollo, and chased Hermes out of the cave and straight up to Olympus.

4. Create a screencast of your retelling.

             Shadow Puppet Show: Perseus and Medusa (Part One)

     
                                                                   (Part Two)

Post your retelling here:

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Vocabulary Quiz

The Minor Gods and Goddesses

Today we will collaborate on a whole class slide presentation. You and your partner will be assigned one short myth to read and present.
Remember to use good manners when collaborating on a shared presentation. 

To start, look below to see who you have been assigned.  Go to that page and read the myth independently. Complete the chart in your classroom folder.




El mito de Pandora (video)
El mito de pandora  (cuento)

Vocabulary Practice

Practice with the flashcards.



After practicing with the flashcards, play Scatter.

Hephaestus, Aphrodite and Ares

The Greek gods and goddesses had supernatural powers but were still quite similar to humans in their physical attributes and personality/character traits.
As you read today's myths, record details and evidence about these attributes and traits. What do you think the Greeks learned from these myths about how to treat others?

Los dioses Griegos.