ENG 2D

Name: ________________________________

Greek Mythology Assignment

Answer the following questions using the information contained in the Myth
and Meaning book and your own understanding of Greek mythology. You should
answer the questions on the sheets in the space provided.
PART A
K and U

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Read pages 8 19 in the Myth and Meaning text and fill in the blanks in the
following questions.

1. Zeus ruled the ______________________, Hades ruled ______________________, and

Poseidon ruled the _____________________________.
2. Zeus and the President of the United States are symbolized by the
___________________, which is a symbol of _______________________________.
3. The ________________________________symbolizes Zeus more harsh and vindictive
side.
4. What political party was symbolized by the eagle?
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5. What Greek hero did Poseidon punish?
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6. According to the ancient Greeks, what did people become when they died?
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7. Hera was Zeuss _________________________ and _________________________.
8. Hera was symbolized by the __________________________________.
9. What important part of Greek society is reflected in their appreciation of
Demeter? _____________________________________________

10. _____________________________ is the goddess of wisdom.

11. The ______________________ symbolizes __________________________ and the
principle of unity and peace.
12. Apollos most important function was
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13. What did the Greeks consult to foretell the future?
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14. _______________________________ was the goddess of the hunt and of virgins.
15. _______________________________ was the least favourite figure among the gods.
16. What does Epimetheus mean?
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17. What does Prometheus mean?
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18. Why did Zeus punish Prometheus?
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PART B

T and I

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Read pages 19-21 and 33-36 in the Myth and Meaning text in order to answer
the following questions.

1. Why did Zeus value fire so much?

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2. What Biblical story does the tale of Epimetheus, Prometheus, and Pandora
resemble? Explain how the two stories are similar.
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3. The Greeks believed in the concept of fatalism; therefore, they believed the
gods and goddesses were responsible for, or influence, the actions they took and
the decisions they made. Do you believe that human beings are free to choose
their own paths in life or do you believe that fate or destiny play a part in our
lives? Explain your answer.
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4. In the tale of The Trojan War, Paris chooses love over wisdom and power. Do
you believe he made the right choice? Explain your answer.
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PART C
Communica
tion

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Application

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

In a personal paragraph, choose the god, goddess, or hero whose

personality resembles your own personality and explain how the two of you are
similar. Be sure to include a topic sentence, body sentences that explain the
connection, and a concluding sentence.

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