Folk Literature, “Perseus,” and “The Silver Pool” Study Game Folk Literature, “Perseus,” and “The Silver Pool”
When we meet Fionn (Fin), his goal is to do what? Kill the king and avenge his father’s death
Fionn’s real name is which of the following? Demna
Finnegas does what for a living? He is a poet.
What is Finnegas doing when Fionn meets him? Fishing for the Salmon of Knowledge
Why does Fionn offer to do Finnegas’ chores and cook his meals? He wants to learn to write poetry.
What does Fionn discover when out for a walk? a sword
What does the prophecy say about the person who will benefit from the fish? His name must be Fionn or Finnegas He must have a sword He must know poetry
How does Fionn end up fulfilling the prophecy? He accidentally eats one of the scales.
What are Fionn’s plans at the end of the story? He will gather an army and kill the king.
What are Finnegas’ plans at the end of the story? He will stay in the woods.
Who is the hero in “The Silver Pool”? Fionn
What type of folk literature is “The Silver Pool”? Legend
When was this story created? over 1000 years ago
In “Perseus,” what prediction does the priestess make to Acrisius? His daughter would have a son who would kill him
What action does Acrisius take to prevent the prediction from coming true? He kept Danae in an underground house with bronze walls
Because he has no gift to offer the ruler of the island, what does Perseus brag that he will do? Find Medusa, cut off her head, and present it as his gift
Who takes care of Perseus and Danae after their chest landed on an island? Dictys the fisherman
Which of the following gods/goddesses assist Perseus in his quest? Hermes and Athena
Perseus is given which two gifts from the gods? a sword and a shield
The three Gray Women (witches) share this eye
Perseus saves ___________ and marries her. Andromeda
When Perseus returns to the island, he does which of the following? Turns the king and his men to stone
Perseus heard that the King of Larissa was holding a great athletic contest. When he hurls the _____________, it swerves and kills ______________ in the stands. Discus, his grandfather
Perseus gives Medusa’s head to Athena
“Perseus” is an example of which type of folk literature? Myth
Myths, legends, folk tales, and proverbs are a few types of Folk literature
A __________is a traditional story from particular cultures that deal with gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings. Myth
Characteristics of a myth include human or human-like qualities religious beliefs or values explain natural occurrences
Characteristics of a __________ include stories passed down through generations, based on real events of characters from long ago, has historical basis, and may contain fantastic or unverifiable elements. Legend
A ____________________ is a brief story passed by word of mouth from generation to generation. Folk tale
The characteristics of a ____________ are traditional short sayings, they give people advice about how to live, and express a belief generally thought to be true. Proverb
A(n) ______________ is a story, character, motif or theme representing a familiar pattern repeated throughout literature and across cultures. Archetype