Greek Myth Writing Assignment 1r1d32

M i s s Be l l English 11

God/dess Myth 300-600 Words (2-3 pages)

Your myth must:  Feature the Olympian you researched  Demonstrate your understanding of that Olympian  Include other characters from mythology associated with your Olympian  Tell a complete story that explains the origin of a natural feature or occurrence  Have a beginning, middle, and an end  Have a clear purpose with clear character motivation

Elements of Greek Myths Gods and goddesses are central characters Gods and goddesses use their special powers A natural phenomenon is explained by the myth A lesson is taught or a moral value is explained Gods and goddesses interact with mortals Gods and goddesses display their human qualities and emotions Gods and goddesses often play tricks on one another or humans

300-600 Words (2-3 pages)

Narrative Writing

In this assignment you will write a myth about your god or goddess One of the many lasting gifts from Ancient Greece is the myths from mythology. In a time before scientific advances, the Greeks tried to make sense of their world. They did not understand what caused wind, storms, or the power of the tides. In an attempt to explain these natural phenomena, they told stories. These stories told of the actions and adventures of mortals interacting with the gods. Because the gods are portrayed as flawed and prone to the emotion of humans, these stories are entertaining to read

In this myth, you will use your knowledge from the research to write a story that not only shows what you know in a creative way, but also convincingly attributes a natural phenomenon to the god.

In this assignment, you will write a myth starring the Olympian god you have been researching.

 What will it make sense for my god to create based on what I know about him/her?

Consider:  How can I make my god’s intentions known?  What is the motivation of the god in my myth?

Preparation:  Be sure you have read other myths  Know where your story is going

Your Task  Write an original nature myth that explains a natural phenomenon.  The phenomenon selected does not need to be one from your research, but it must be something that makes sense to associate with your god

 300-600 words  Point of view is your choice  Your myth must include an accurate depiction of the personality of your god based on the research.

 Be sure your myth reflects the powers or the weaknesses (or both) of your god  Good copies must have an original title, be typed, and double spaced for hand-in