Mythology in everyday life

1. By Morgan Million Teachers Students Mythology in everyday life

2. 9th grade All social classes Students are learning about common phrases and words that originate from mythology. Audience

3. Students should complete individually; no pairs or groups allowed. Students will need to be in a computer lab. Environment

4. STANDARD: EL.9.1.3 2006: Use knowledge of mythology to understand the origin and meaning of new words. • Objectives: • Given a question about gods and events, students will be able to choose the correct phrase or cause with 80% accuracy. • Given a specific word, students will be able to explain how it relates to consumerism and the gods with 80% accuracy. Standards and objectives Back to Home

5. Greetings! I am Athena, goddess of wisdom. I am here to offer you guidance. Click on me to return to this page at any time. Which activity would you like to do first? Mythology in Consumerism Mythology in Everyday Language QUIZ

6. Many companies choose to incorporate mythology into their business. They can do this in several different ways. Click on the button below to see a few examples. Mythology in Consumerism

7. NIKE Nike is the Greek goddess of victory. Her Roman counterpart is Victoria. It’s no wonder Nike shoes chose to name their company after this elite goddess! The famous Nike shoe “swish” actually comes from the wings that Nike the goddess wears.

8. Venus Razors Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Her Greek counterpart is Aphrodite. The subconscious message the consumers are supposed to receive when using a Venus razor is that we are beautiful and goddess-like.

9. FTD Florists’ Transworld Delivery, known by their acronym FTD, uses the messenger god for their logo. Known for his speed, Hermes in the Greek, or Mercury in the Roman, makes a good symbol for any delivery business.

10. Olympus cameras Mount Olympus is where the gods and goddesses, both Greek and Roman, call home. This is the best of the best. What would this say about Olympus cameras, a popular brand among photographers?

11. Tennessee Titans The Titans were the race of gods and goddesses who ruled before the Olympians (led by Zeus, or Jupiter) overthrew them. These elder gods were supposedly giants. It was good thinking by the Tennessee Titans, an NFL team, to name their team after a race of giant gods.

12. Watch this video carefully before continuing to the next slide.

13. Using the myth presented in the video, what brands or products can you invent that have ties to the myth of Persephone and Hades? *Tip: If you’re having trouble, think of the fruit Hades gave Persephone upon her arrival to the underworld. Back to Home

14. Several sayings from mythological literature have become common in some everyday speech. Click the button below to take a look at a few examples of sayings you may use in your everyday speech. Mythology in Everyday Language

15. Achilles’ heel Achilles was a mighty warrior. As a baby, Achilles was dipped in the river Styx, making him immortal—except for his heel, where his mother held him. To have an Achilles’ heel means to have a crippling weakness, not necessarily in the heel.

16. Opened Pandora’s Box Pandora, the first woman, was given to a troublemaker’s brother as a bride. Zeus gave the couple a box and told them never to open it. Of course, Pandora opened the box, releasing all the evil things inside onto mankind. Nowadays, this phrase means to do something seemingly insignificant, but is actually a big deal.

17. Herculean Task Hercules was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman. Hera, Zeus’ wife, hated Hercules. She set him up to murder his two children. To atone for this act, Hercules had to complete 12 impossible tasks. In today’s language, to do a herculean task is to complete something seemingly impossible.

18. What are some Herculean tasks in your own life? List three to four tasks. Keep in mind, a Herculean task is something that seems impossible. Doing your chores when you get home does not count as a Herculean task! Back to Home

19. Midas touch King Midas ruled the land of Phrygia. By letting Silenus, the right-hand-man of the god Dionysus, sleep in his fields, Midas got in good with this god of wine. Dionysus granted Midas one wish. Midas asked that everything he touched be turned to gold. Nowadays, to have the Midas touch means that everything one touches turns profitable.

20. Trojan horse The original Trojan horse is used in the Trojan war. The Greeks hide in a huge wooden horse left outside of the city of Troy. Later that night, after the Trojan citizens have brought in the horse and gone to bed, the Greeks come out of the horse and demolish the city. The modern meaning of a Trojan horse is something appears harmless but is actually very destructive. Back to Home

21. WARNING: You are about to enter the QUIZ portion. If you are not prepared to take this quiz, click on me to return to the home page. Otherwise, click on the button below to begin the quiz! QUIZ

22. Question #1 The goddess of victory is Nike Hermes A B Dionysus Hera C D

23. *Hint: Just do it! Incorrect!!

24. Nike is the goddess of victory. Hence the Nike shoe company chose her as their namesake. CORRECT!!

25. Question #2 The group of people who invaded the city of Troy were the Romans Turks A B Greeks Russians C D

26. The Greeks were battling against the Trojans over a woman, Helen of Troy. The Greek army was led by Achilles. Correct!!

27. *Hint: Rhymes with “Eek!” Incorrect!!

28. Question #3 To have the Midas Touch means that All men will bow before you You are an expert with vehicles A B You have a crippling weakness Everything you touch becomes profitable C D

29. King Midas wished that everything he touched would turn to gold, a gift he thought initially would be profitable and useful. Correct!!

30. Incorrect!! *Hint: Wealth is the root of all evil.

31. Question #4 The subconscious message that Venus razors is trying to send is Every woman deserves to shave Razors are necessary for success A B We are beautiful and goddess-like Their products are worth the money C D

32. Correct!! Venus is the goddess of beauty, so when we use razors with her name, we are supposed to feel beautiful.

33. Incorrect!! *Hint: Venus was the goddess of beauty.

34. Question #5 ‘Olympus’ means ‘luminous’ in Greek. Why is it a good fit for both a camera company and the home of the gods? Give three or four sentences explaining why. Once you are finished, raise your hand so the teacher can come and check off your answer. After that, you are free to do other homework.