Greek Myth to Explain Nature and Human Emotion Lessons
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Social Studies, History
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9th - 12th Grade
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Pamela Vega
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Greek Myth to Explain Nature
(Poseidon controls the Ocean)
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Characteristics of Myths
* strong characterization or character traits are especially important; traits are revealed through appearance, actions, words, and what others think of them
* characters must cope with aspects of human life: jealousy, love, death, ambition
* The character interacts with gods and goddesses, lesser deities, and humans
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Characteristics of Myth Cont'd
* Gods and goddesses have human emotions and extraordinary powers
* Many of the themes/lessons and symbols are still important in western culture today
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Greek Myth to Explain Nature
(Poseidon controls the Ocean)
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