Lesson 1:
What Is a Hero? Heroism in Greek Mythology
Handout 2
Greek myth
Using the information from your reading of a Greek myth, react by providing supportive details to the following observation about Greek mythology.
- The hero is supreme, the greatest thing for a man is heroism and bravery, the worst being cowardice.
- Reword the previous statement to apply to heroic women in Greek mythology. Provide supportive documentation.
- In the myth you read, relate how the heroism demonstrated action(s) for the common good.
- 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.
- What do you think was the “purpose” of this myth?