Perseus the Destroyer: Return to Seriphos (Part 4)
This tale will tell of Perseus slaying a sea monster named Cetus and saving Andromeda as well as his adventures returning to Seriphos island then becoming king of Mycenae.
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
Class begins with a quick overview where we find Perseus. He has just slain Medusa and will return to Seriphos. He promptly runs into Andromeda, a beautiful Ethiopian princess left out as sacrifice to the angry gods. We will learn the origin of the prophecy that doomed Andromeda and its location. Here a tie in with Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick' will be used to describe the sea monster and Perseus' battle with it. While fighting the beast, Perseus lays aside Medusa's head; here we will learn the mythological origin of coral. Perseus uses Medusa to solve several arguments, if time permits, sections from Ovid's 'Metamorphoses' will be read to describe the battle. Further, we will learn of Perseus' argument with Atlas and the formation of the Atlas Mountains. Perseus returns to Seriphos and quickly solves his Polydectes problem, then continues to Argos to meet his grandfather. Finally we close with how Perseus mistakenly slays his father, inherits his kingdom, quickly trades it for another, and establishes Mycenae. Just two generations later, Hercules is born and his adventures begin.
Learning Goals
Students develop an appreciation of ancient literature and learn about Perseus, Danae, Dictys, Polydectes, Hermes, Athena, Hades, Minthe, Acheron, Cocytus, the Graeae, Bellerophon, Pegasus, Chrysaor, the Chimera, Medusa, Stheno, Euryale, 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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Parental Guidance
Violent acts are discussed like the slaying of a sea monster and many people being turned to stone. Ovid's Metamorphoses itself is quite violent and a sample follows:
"And Perseus, all warrior, leaped down
And flung it back again, and would have killed him,
But Phineus cringes and hid behind the altar
And so found safety, but the spear-point found
Another victim; it drove through Rhoetus' forehead,
Somebody pulled it loose, and Rhoetus groveled,
Splattering blood across the ground and tables."
-Metamorphoses: Book Five, Lines 20-47; Translated by Rolfe Humphries
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.
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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
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55 min
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Ages: 9-12
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