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Perseus

Perseus. The Hunt for Medusa’s Head. Open Up a New Document. Label this document “Perseus”. Before We Read. Using Safari, look up the answers to the following questions: Who is Medusa? Why is Medusa so threatening?

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Perseus

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  1. Perseus The Hunt for Medusa’s Head

  2. Open Up a New Document Label this document “Perseus”

  3. Before We Read Using Safari, look up the answers to the following questions: Who is Medusa? Why is Medusa so threatening? Who are the three sisters known as the Graeae? Provide 2 interesting facts about them. Who are the Gorgons? What is a Kraken?

  4. As You Read We will be stopping after each section/chapter to discuss question. Before you start, let’s talk about oracles and prophecies.

  5. “An Unexpected Visit” Which god/goddess took an interest in Perseus in this section? What are the 4 things that are given to Perseus? Re-read the last caption on page 8. The next section is going to be background information on Perseus. What is the figurative language term, that we have talked about already this year, that fits with this next section?

  6. “The Cruelty of Two Kings” 4. What are two reasons why Danae is locked in the tower? 5. Who came to comfort the sad Danea? 6. Who came about as a result of this comforting? 7. What happened to Danae and her baby? 8. Who rescued Danae? 9. What is the relationship between Polydectes and Danae? 10. What is Polydectes’ plan to get rid of Perseus?

  7. “The Hunt for Medusa’s Head” 11. How does Perseus trick the Graeae? 12. What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Gorgons? How do these gifts help him?

  8. “Andromeda and the Kraken” 13. Who is Princess Andromeda and why is she chained to a rock? 14. What does Perseus have to do to get Andromeda as his bride? 15. What gifts from the Gods does Perseus use against the Kraken? How do these gifts help him?

  9. “The Wedding of Perseus and Andromeda” 16. Who comes in an spoils the wedding celebration? Why does he come in? 17. How does Perseus save the day?

  10. “The Fates of Four Kings” 18. What has been happening with Danae while Perseus has been away? 19. How does Perseus stop Polydectes? 20. How is the prophecy that King Acrisius feared, full filled?

  11. After You Read Discussion • Write a quick response to the following questions: • In the myths we have read, especially this one, women do not have as much control over their lives as men do. Provide examples from the myth that prove this to be true. • Oracles and prophecies play a big part in mythology. Describe a time where you felt that you had no control over something that was happening in your life. • Who has proven to be the better hero? Hercules or Perseus? Support your person with at least two reason why.

  12. KidBlog Now that you have your responses, pick one to post onto KidBlog.

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