Greek Mythology Connections to Modern Times

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GenreGenreE1.2B analyze the influence of E1.2B analyze the influence of mythic, classical and traditional mythic, classical and traditional literature on 20literature on 20thth and 21 and 21stst century century literatureliterature

Would You Rather…

have everything you touch turn to gold?

have everything you look at turn to stone?

Would You Rather…

have one eye like the Cyclops?

have 100 eyes like Argus?

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The story of Odysseus and the Cyclops continue to influence The story of Odysseus and the Cyclops continue to influence literature today, as well as film, products, and military literature today, as well as film, products, and military operations:operations:

• Operation Odyssey Dawn Operation Odyssey Dawn http://theweek.com/article/index/213396/operation-odyssey-dawn-http://theweek.com/article/index/213396/operation-odyssey-dawn-

pundits-mock-our-new-wars-namepundits-mock-our-new-wars-name•   The USS Cyclops The USS Cyclops http://www.bermuda-attractions.com/bermuda2_00006e.htmhttp://www.bermuda-attractions.com/bermuda2_00006e.htm•   Cyclops Phone Case Cyclops Phone Case http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv/cyclops-http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-iv/cyclops-

case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv.aspxcase-samsung-galaxy-s-iv.aspx•   Cyclops Lighting Cyclops Lighting http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/cyclops/http://www.gsmoutdoors.com/cyclops/•   Oh Brother Where Art Thou (2000) Oh Brother Where Art Thou (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZocpwWLsyEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZocpwWLsyE

For Your Journal:

Describe the influence of mythology in everyday life. You may reference stories, television, movies, or products. Where do you see references to mythology and the Greek gods/goddesses?

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