The Making of a Hero: Myth and Adventure in The Odyssey (1 quarter)

Description

Much of what we know about Greek myth comes from Homer’s famous epic poem, The Odyssey. Anyone who is interested in gods, goddesses and heroes will love to read the original story! As we read Homer’s epic, students will develop thinking and writing skills by looking at what the poem reveals about cultural values and the makings of a hero. We will also examine genre in literature and analyze poetic devices as we discuss the poem.

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Recommended for : Grades 7-12

Length: 1 quarter, 2.5 credits for HS learners