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Greek Mythology’s influence in our language today

Greek Mythology’s influence in our language today. Write YOUR NAME on each slip of paper. Each slip should contain: Term Definition It’s background from Greek Mythology If it usually has a positive or negative connotation. Terms to include:

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Greek Mythology’s influence in our language today

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  1. Greek Mythology’s influence in our language today • Write YOUR NAME on each slip of paper. • Each slip should contain: • Term • Definition • It’s background from Greek Mythology • If it usually has a positive or negative connotation. • Terms to include: -Achilles' Heel -The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships -Food of the Gods -Fury -Gordian Knots -Herculean Effort -Narcissism -Midas Touch -Odyssey -Pandora's Box

  2. Example slip Shelley Anderson Term: Beware of Greeks bearing gifts Definition: If your enemy is suddenly doing something nice for you, watch out. Could be a trick. Background: The Trojan Horse- they used a “gift” to win a war against their enemy. Usually means something negative.

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