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Practice With Words from Classical Mythology

Group A

Part 1:

Go to the following site: http://fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/calliope/

Click to enter the site.  Click on the words that correspond with ÒGroup A.Ó Read the stories that go with each word.  Answer the questions as you go. 

 

1.  How did Atlas try to trick Hercules? (use your own words!)

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2.  Which of the following might cause you to use an Atlas?

      A. Buying apples                                       C. Planning a trip

      B. weightlifting                                          D. Learning a song

 

3.  According to the ancient Greeks, where did Calypso live?

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4.  Modern Calypso music comes originally from where? (Be specific).

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5.  The Roman goddess Flora was in charge of what?

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6.  Why do you suppose the Floralila was held in Spring instead of autumn?

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7.  Which of the following best describes the Greek character Mentor?

      A. a good role model                                 C. a funny comedian

      B.  a sneaky spy                                         D. a great warrior

 

8.  When Stephen King calls someone Òa mentor,Ó do you think he means he trusts the person or that he follows his example? Why do you think that?

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Part B:

Use your favorite search engine (ask.com, goggle, wikipedia), to find enough information to create a poster (using MS Word) of a mythological monster/ creature from  Greek, Roman, or Norse mythology.  Your poster should include: