1. Mythology

2. What are archetypes? They are recurring patterns, characters, images and plots found in myths, literature, and other art forms.

3. Monday – November 29 IR – with active reading task & turn and talk Archetype Characteristics – End of Childhood & Flood Gods & Goddesses – Who’s who? HW – Read Greek Flood myth & song lyrics AND study mythology terms from Power Point/notes.

4. CREATION: CHAOS to ORDER

5. Characteristics of The Creation Archetype Features personification of the power of nature (something in nature becomes a god or goddess) Shows a progression from a state of chaos to a state of order (humans desire to control the natural world) Includes a great battle or war that threatens peace (in family or society) Reveals cultural values Explains origins

6. The God Teacher Mentors - Human and Divine

7. Characteristics of the God Teacher Archetype Presents a mentor (usually a god or goddess) who transmits knowledge, language and skills. Presents a mentor who exposes people to technological advancements and offers advice on how to use those tools. Presents a mentor who can be kind and helpful (benevolent) or tricky and evil (malevolent). Either way, these mentors influence human behavior and suggest the values of the society. With knowledge, language, skill, and technology, people become more powerful. Power can be used for the greater good, but it can also cause trouble.

8. End of Childhood A loss of innocence

9. Characteristics of the End of Childhood Archetype Confrontation with the harsh realities of life: death crime violence unfairness drugs pain/suffering poverty Forced responsibilities: independence

10. job relationships parenthood decision making Loss of naiveté and self-centeredness: cooperating with others sacrificing gaining knowledge and wisdom Experiencing a rite of passage: a ritual that involves casting off childhood and emerging as an adult

11. FLOOD End of the World Purify world of evil

12. Characteristics of the Flood Archetype The flood archetype is the result of events described in the first three archetypes: Loss of Golden Age – people draw away from the gods and natural world God Teacher – people use the gifts of the god-teacher and challenge the gods End of childhood – people put innocence behind them and confront evil and death

13. “ Humankind misbehaves, so the “rains” come as punishment. The “flood” is an overwhelming storm that wipes out the human race. The water of the flood symbolizes both death and birth. After the flood, order is restored and new life begins. Illustrates gods as creators and destroyers. After the flood, a “Golden Age” may return.

14. The Cycle of Life

15. The Hero’s Journey