Theogony (Part 2)

Theogony (Part 2)World LiteratureMr. Brennan

Greek Mythology?Beyond what we have already read,

what to you know about Greek mythology?When observing American culture, Greek mythology is often the most

Known and most referenced of the various mythologies across the globe.

Why do you suppose that is?

Do-Now

SWBAT gain a deeper understanding of Hellenic culture by analyzing the form and function of Hesiod’s Theogony.

1. Review: Theogony ( p. 17 — 21 )2. Class Reading: Theogony

Learning Objective

AGENDA

Finish Reading TheogonyHomeworkReminders

Theogony of Greek GodsCHAOS

Tartaros Eros Erebos Night (Nyx)

OURANOS Mountains Nymphs Pontos (sea)

GAIA Ether Day (Hemera)

KRONO Rhea TITANS Kyklopes Hekatonkheires

(Cyclops) (Centimani) .OLYMPIANS (Zues, Hera, etc.)

(Uranus)

1. Why does Hesiod includes himself in the story? Whose help does he request? Why?

2. What were the first 4 powers/beings? Why were they necessary at “the beginning”?

3. How do these first beings come to be? How was their “birth” different from many of those who follow? Why do the Greeks believe most of their world was created by birth?

Theogony (p. 22 — 27 )