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Minotaur Slayer & Champion of Athens: The Six Labors of Theseus (Part 2)

In this tale of Theseus, children will learn about his Six Labors, his early interactions with Hercules (Heracles), and how he brought peace to Attica during his quest to reach Athens.
Daryan Borys
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
Be a hero.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Students taking this class expect and a fun interactive journey through the adventures of Theseus' Six Labors.  We will learn how Heracles inspired Theseus and propelled him to take on his own 'Six Labors' in honor of his famous cousin.  Along these journeys, Theseus brings peace to the land and the beginnings of democracy.  Images and some video will be shared to help bring the story to life and as the storyteller, my goal will be to use my theatrical and voice-artist background to make the tale memorable.  Throughout, students will be encouraged to ask questions and will also be posed questions to test their listening and comprehension skills.  Class sizes are kept small to ensure students are given ample opportunity to interact with the teacher and are encouraged to keep microphones on (if surroundings are quiet) so they may freely communicate.  Specifically, we will learn about Theseus uncovering the totems of his father, his interactions with Heracles prior to his six labors, Theseus facing down Periphetes the Club Bearer, Sinis the Pine Bender, The Crommyonian Sow, Sciron and his giant turtle, Cercyon the Wrestler, Procrustes the Stretcher, and we'll end right when Theseus reaches Athens.

Learning Goals

Students will learn of the six labors, Periphetes, Sinis, the Crommyonian Sow, Sciron, Cercyon, and Procrustes.  Further we will briefly touch on, Aegeus, Aethra, Pittheus, Heracles, Poseidon, Medea, Jason, and the Argonauts.  Etymology of words connected to these stories.  Information is sourced from Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Euripides' 'Hippolytus', Herodotus' 'Histories', and Plutarch's 'The Parallel Lives.'
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Parental Guidance
Outschool would like you to know that in these stories Theseus commits and is witness to various violent acts. The stories begin with a bandit who clubs people to death and in turn is clubbed to death by his own club by Theseus. The stories conclude with a villainous smith named Procrustes who had two beds; a short bed he would tie victims to and lop off the excess length, and a long bed he would stretch people to fit. Apollodorus' 'Library' basically says that he used a giant hammer to flatten guests like a pancake on a massive bed of iron (Epitome. 1.4.) The progeny of Sinis is not included nor will it be mentioned.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Euripides' 'Hippolytus', Herodotus' 'Histories', Plutarch's 'The Parallel Lives'
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a professor at Ukrainian Catholic University and a seasoned educator, I'm passionate about sharing my love of literature and language with students of all ages. My years of experience in the classroom have equipped me with the skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

From the mythical realms of Greek mythology to the timeless classics of Shakespeare, I'm dedicated to helping students develop a deep appreciation for storytelling and a strong foundation in language skills.

Let's embark on a literary adventure together and discover the power of words to inspire, educate, and entertain!

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55 min

Completed by 37 learners
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Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class

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