Lesson 1: What Is a Hero? Heroism in Greek Mythology
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Greek myth

Using the information from your reading of a Greek myth, react by providing supportive details to the following observation about Greek mythology.

  1. The hero is supreme, the greatest thing for a man is heroism and bravery, the worst being cowardice.




  2. Reword the previous statement to apply to heroic women in Greek mythology. Provide supportive documentation.




  3. In the myth you read, relate how the heroism demonstrated action(s) for the common good.





  4. Describe:
    Main characters and their values and morals through the myth. Which characters were philanthropic or provided advocacy for the common good and give reasons.





  5. What do you think was the “purpose” of this myth?