Mythology: What is it?-Lesson # 1 Take the pre-test to see how much you know about Mythology (#1 in Unit) We will discuss the answers as a class. Take notes on mythology (#2 in your Mythology Unit) Answer questions in your journal about Mythology

Why do we have myths? Some were created to answer questions (such as: Who made the world? Why does it rain?) Some were created to meet the religious needs of people Others were created to justify a social system or a custom of people.

Mythology extends from Greek and Roman times up to today Folklore, fairy tales, myths, legends are sometimes used interchangeably BUT the difference in myths is that they: Refer to early humanity’s seeking for explanations of the phenomena of nature (the sun is a chariot, a volcano shows God’s anger) Sometimes myths are used to explain customs or rituals (before you hunt buffalo you need to dance-then you will be successful).

Journal Questions: How would you define Mythology? Why do people feel as though they need to create myths (a need within themselves)? Are there any myths that mean something to you? What are they? ~Once you are finished, begin reading the Introduction, pages 3-15 in the Edith Hamilton book

Mythology: Lesson # 2 Take notes on the following origin of the myth theories: (#2 in Unit) Euhemerus’ Theory Muller’s Theory Tylor’s Theory Malinowski’s Theory Frazer’s Theory

Theories-Notes #2 Euphemerus-All myths are based on historical facts (once supernatural elements are stripped away) Muller’s Theory-All gods and mythical creatures are representations of nature divinities, and heroes were originally a symbol for the sun in one of its phases Tylor’s Theory-Myths began through man’s efforts to account for unexplainable occurrences in dreams.(Your soul wanders freely in the night) Malinowski’s Theory-Pyschological conditions led man to create myths Frazer’s Theory- Myths began in the great cycle of nature-birth, growth, decay, death, and rebirth.

Mythology: Lesson # 2 Now, you are going to be reading pages __3-15_______ in Edith Hamilton Complete the Questions on your own paper (#3 in Unit) We will discuss when you are finished

Mythology: Lesson # 3 The Twelve Olympian Gods: Read pages 21-37 Complete the Chart on the 12 Gods (#4 in Unit) Then we will discuss the “Why” of each symbol; you can add as notes to your chart

Other Versions of Creation Mythology: Lesson # 4 Other Versions of Creation *As a class, we will read page 77 in EH Then the handout on the other versions of creation & complete the columns on worksheet (# 5 in unit) We will also read Edith Hamilton page 312-Norse version of creation Once the handout is completed you will compare & contrast one version of creation

“Creation” Journal Questions First, finish your Venn Diagram Then answer the following journal Q’s: What similarities & differences occur in myths? What does each myth say about the people who told it? Why are there so many different versions of creation?

The Greek Origin of Humans & Evil Read the following sections in the Edith Hamilton book and answer the questions on your worksheet: 85-87 87-93 93-94

The Greek Underworld Answer questions after you read the following pages in Edith Hamilton in your journal: 42-44 Describe the Greek Underworld in a at least 3-5 bullet points How do you view the “after-life?” (What will happen to people, what is the role of good/evil)

The Journey Beneath the Earth Follow the squares on the gameboard and take notes about what each of them means Then answer the following questions in your journal

Journal Questions Regarding the description of Hades, which ideas seem most understandable to you? Which ideas seem most difficult for you? How do your ideas of the afterlife compare to boundaries/sections, concept of soul, judgment & punishment?

Game Board Review-Journal Questions 1. Where did the Greeks believe the Abode of the Dead was located? 2. Name the five rivers & characterize each. 3. Who was the official ferry operator of the underworld & what did their job entitle? 4. Why was the soul called a shade? 5. Who were the three judges? 6. Name some of the inhabitants of the underworld. 7. Who were the King and Queen of Hades?

Dante’s View of the Inferno You have a diagram of Dante’s inferno (Handout 25) Write down notes on each of the lines about what kind of sinners each of the people were as Ms. Peterson reads you the information

Create/Outline Hell Take a list @ the list of sins Decide what your value system is-what sinners are greater than others? Outline who you think should go in each Circle of hell Once you have completed your outline, copy the sinners for your final version of hell

Analyze Hell (Your Value System) Study your diagram well. Look for patterns. Any patterns that you recognize? Are sins more physical (violence) or mental (envy, jealousy)? Describe your hell in general terms (what would it look like? Would anything else live there?), dwelling on the type of evil you find most abhorrent (These are the vices you find most hateful in other people-and sometimes the ones you detest most in yourself)