Wayson 2002

TR6

What is it?

Who is Who?

Breaking down the word for meaning

What is Mythology?Myths are stories about supernatural beings, in early times handed down orally from one generation to another–

Myths attempt to Explain such ideas asNature…… Where did earth come from?Man ….. Where did man come from?Gods….. How many? Role of gods?

• A collection of myths belonging to a people and addressing their origin, history, deities, ancestors, and heroes.

• What cultures created myths?

Celtic mythologyGreek mythologyNorse mythology Roman mythology African mythology Egyptian mythologyAboriginal mythologyAnd Many more

Greek and Roman Mythology Link

Greek and Roman Gods and heroes are usually the same character with a different name.

Odysseus

Greek

Ulysses

Latin (Roman)

Why is Mythology

IMPORTANT?

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Constant References

The Odyssey by Homer“The Odyssey, meaning 'the story of Odysseus',

takes place ten years after the Trojan War in the Mediterranean Sea. Odysseus, who has been away from his homeland for over twenty years, struggles to return. His tale of the hardships he encountered is told, and the fate of his homeland is resolved. He murders all of the suitors plaguing his household, returns to his wife and son, and restores peace to his island of Ithacs.” (http://members.aol.com/hastudios/Odyssey/)

Odysseus Travels

Italy

Gods and Goddess in The Odyssey

Zeus (Jupiter), Ruler of the Olympians The son of Kronos and RheiaZeus of the thunderboltMarried Seven times

Gods and Goddess in The Odyssey

Athena (Minerva)*Daughter of Zeus and Metis ’The Daughter of Wisdom’ Protector of Odysseus

*Roman name Athena sprang from Zeus head.

Mythological Creatures

Journal Question

Based on this Power Point Presentation, what predictions do you have about the events that will take place

in “The Odyssey?”