Perseus the Destroyer: Gear of the Gods (Part 2)
On the island of Seriphos a hero is raised. An evil king plots to steal his mother and sends the hero on an impossible task to die. Greek mythology's clearest and greatest example of "deus ex machina" ensues.
Daryan Borys
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
Be a hero.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
An item wielded by a god is quite a powerful thing. In this tale about Perseus, we fully explore the gear he is bestowed by both gods of Olympus and the chthonic god Hades. We will learn about Cetus the sea monster and how leviathans of the deep have captured the imagination for ages. The tale of Polydectes requesting a wedding gift of Perseus will be told that leads to his instruction by the king to fetch the head of Medusa. Here the learners will be introduced to the plot device called "deus ex machina" using the story as a clear example of it. At this point Perseus is visited by Athena and Hermes who help him to gather a magical pair of flying sandals called "talaria," a sack called a "kibisis," an adamantine sickle, the helmet of darkness of Hades, and the Aegis of Zeus and Athena. While collecting these items, students will be introduced to the Phorcides (or Graeae) the grey sisters who all share an eye and a tooth. Images, Google maps, 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 each other. Students are encouraged to speak freely but take care to not speak over each other.
Learning Goals
Students develop an appreciation of ancient literature and learn about Perseus, Danae, Dictys, Polydectes, Hermes, Athena, Hades, Minthe, Acheron, Cocytus, the Graeae, Phorcus, Ceto, and far more. Etymology of words connected to these stories will be discussed. Information is sourced from Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Hyginus' 'Fabulae', fragments of Euripides' 'Andromeda' as the play has been lost to time, Herodotus' 'Histories', Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', and Hesiod's 'Shield of Heracles'. Further information is sourced from the works including, but not limited to, of Pindar, Sappho, Sophocles, and Homer.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Pseudo-Apollodorus' 'Bibliotheca', Hyginus' 'Fabulae', fragments of Euripides' 'Andromeda' as the play has been lost to time, Herodotus' 'Histories', Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', and Hesiod's 'Shield of Heracles'. Further information is sourced from the works including, but not limited to, of Pindar, Sappho, Sophocles, and Homer.
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!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$22
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class
