Perseus is equipped with a magical helmet of Hades that cloaks him in darkness, a pair of sandals that grant flight, a bag that can hold anything and still remain weightless, a sickle made of adamantite, and a shining reflective shield.  Students will learn of the tragic background that lead to Medusa's current state as a gorgon; a creature with arms of bronze, winged, snakes of hair, quite intimidating.  We will delve further into the history of the gorgon and Medusa's head, a figure found from rooftops to giant mosaic floors, meant to repel evil intent.  Circling back, we'll learn of the three Gorgons; Stheno, Medusa, Euryale.  Here an opportunity is used to explore the gardens of Versailles through Google Earth as the students are told of Medusa's garden that Perseus must walk through.  Medusa is slain but from her emerge two creatures, first Pegasus the winged horse, and then Chrysaor.  We will then cover the invention of the flute by Athena and her inspiration.  Finally the story will end with Perseus embarking to return to Seriphos.
  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.