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1. Prometheus brought back fire against Zeus'
wishes. Debate with a friend whether he was right or wrong.
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2. Imagine you are transported to Mount
Olympus. Write an account to describe what you would see as you go through
the Olympian world.
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3. Read Jason and the Golden Fleece. Make a
ship's log for the "Argo", recording adventures mentioned in the
myth and also any other adventure of your own making.
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4. Make a model of one of the gods of your
choice. Write a brief resume outlining your god's abilities and
background.
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5. Draw a pictorial map which illustrates any
five mythical places.
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6. Make a travel brochure or advertisement to
encourage people to visit a mythical place of your choice.
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7. Compare and contrast centaurs with
minotaurs.
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8.Who do you think is the bravest hero in
mythology? Defend your choice.
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9. Create a four-frame cartoon strip with
Cerberus or Cyclops as your main character.
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11. Combine two or three monsters to make up a
new monster. Give a written description and name your creature.
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12. Pretend you are the Roman god, Janus. What
directions would you give to the mortals?
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13. Describe a day in the life of Zeus or
Odin.
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14. Create a commercial where Thor endorses a
product of your choice.
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15. Design a personal crest for a god or
goddess of your choice.
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16. Invent your own myth with its own heroes,
gods, places, monsters, etc.
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