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Minotaur Slayer & Champion of Athens: Theseus & the Marathonian Bull (Part 3)

Theseus has conquered Attica on his journey to Athens but must now face his greatest foe yet, the Marathonian Bull, a creature of Poseidon terrorizing the land. If Theseus succeeds, will his father Aegeus recognize him?
Daryan Borys
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Class

What's included

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

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
When taking this class, students can expect an interactive journey through the adventure of Theseus facing the Marathonian Bull.  Google Maps will be used to clearly show where Theseus traveled and we will visit and discuss several famous locations in the Attic region of Greece.  Images and some video may be shared to help bring this story to life and I as the storyteller will use my theatrical background to make the tale memorable.  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 being ordered by Medea to fetch the Marathonian Bull, Aegeus' upbringing in the city of Megara and his relationship with his brothers, Aegeus receiving his prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi, the story of Pheidippides and Pan, the two tumuli of Marathon, Hecale and Theseus, Aegeus recognizing his son, the flight of Medea, the sons of Pallas attempting to murder Theseus, and finally, the tribute ship of Minos.
Learning Goals
Students develop an appreciation of ancient literature and learn about Theseus, Aegeus, the Oracle of Delphi, Marathon, Pheidippides, Pan, Hecale, Medea, Pallas, Poseidon, and far more. Etymology of words connected to these stories will be discussed.  Information is sourced from Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Euripides' 'Hippolytus', Herodotus' 'Histories', and Plutarch's 'The Parallel Lives.'  Further information is sourced from the works including, but no limited to, of Pindar, Sappho, Sophocles, and Homer.
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Parental Guidance
Spoiler, the bull dies. There are acts of murder and attempted murder in the story through poisoning and daggers.
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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$22

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Meets once
55 min

Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class

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