Mythology Unit

Trojan War, Odyssey, Hero's Journey stages, Myth note, 6 Olympians.

Myth

A story made from pure imagination to explain:

• workings of nature

• social customs and rules

• basis of historical events

• cycle of life

• abnormal behaviour

Legend

A story where the main character, a hero, is a mortal instead of a supernatural. Who performs supernatural deeds.

Fable

A brief tale, in prose or verse, told to teach a moral lesson.

Folktale

A story passed down orally, reveals customs, beliefs, superstitions, and traditions of a specific group.

Epic

A long narrative poem, composed by 1 poet.

1. The Ordinary World

The original world of the hero. The hero is lacking something, or something is being taken from him.

2. The Call to Adventure

The hero is given a challenge, problem, or adventure. Establishes the goal of the hero.

3. The Refusal of the Call

The reluctant hero has to be set along the correct path.

4. Meeting the Mentor

The hero encounters a wise figure who prepares the hero for the journey. Gives advice, guidance, or an item.

5. Crossing the Threshold

The hero has committed to his task and enters the special world. Often met by a guardian.

6. Tests, Allies, and Enemies

In the special world, the hero learns the new rules by meeting people and obtaining new information.

7. Approach to the Innermost Cave

Now the hero and often his allies have come to the edge of the dangerous place where the objective is hidden.

8. The Ordeal

The hero faces danger, often a life or death moment that is either physical or psychological.

9. The Reward

After surviving the hero takes possesion of the object.

10. The Road back

The hero must now deal with the consequences of their actions.

11. Resurrection

One final test is required for the purification and rebirth of the hero.

12. Return with the Elixir

The triumphant hero returns to the ordinary world bearing the elixir.

Zeus

• God of thunder

• Overthrew his father

• Thunderbolt

Poseidon

• God of sea

• Delayed Odysseus’ journey

• Trident

Hades

• God of underworld

• Kidnapped Persephone

• Bident

Hera

• Goddess of marriage and childbirth

• Married to Zeus

• Peacock

Hestia

• Goddess of hearth and home

• Gentlest

• Fireplace

Demeter

• Goddess of agriculture and harvest

• Reason for seasons changing

• Wheat and cornucopia