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In this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of Greek mythology and its influence on the Western World. Students will be encouraged both to read the stories and to think critically about them. We will focus on mastery of content as well as how the morals of the stories compare with Biblical Truths. We will explore the idea of heroes and heroines, right and wrong, fate, and the standards the Greeks upheld.
Total classes: 10
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 7th to 8th grade. High school students are welcomed if they are interested in the subject matter.
Suggested credit: ¾ semester Literature or English. Add another one of Mrs. Henry’s literature or a writing courses for full credit. Check out Mrs. Henry’s Anne of Green Gables series offered in Unlimited Access!
Description
In this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of Greek mythology and its influence on the Western World. Students will be encouraged both to read the stories and to think critically about them. We will focus on mastery of content as well as how the morals of the stories compare with Biblical Truths. We will explore the idea of heroes and heroines, right and wrong, fate, and the standards the Greeks upheld. Greek Mythology reveals the innate questions that rest in all human souls: where did we come from? What is our purpose? Throughout this ten week course, we will analyze the stories through a Biblical worldview. Students will discover how these myths still impact and influence our world today!
Outline
Class 1: In Olden Times & The Titans
Class 2: Zeus and Hera
Class 3: Hephaestus – Poseidon
Class 4: Apollo – Dionysus
Class 5: Minor Gods – Deucalion
Midterm Exam
Class 6: The Apples of Love and the Apple of Discord
Class 7: Theseus
Class 8: Oedipus
Class 9 – The Golden Fleece
Class 10 – Heracles and Final Exam
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths
Homework: Most homework assignments are automated (unless otherwise noted) and will give you answers immediately once the homework “quiz” has been completed. These automated assignments are “open book,” which means you may use your book to help you answer the questions.
All essays/writing assignments have to be uploaded in PDF format for credit. Grading services are available for the writing assignments.
