'Epic hero' presentation slideshows

Early Greece

Early Greece. Aegean Culture. Cyclades Islands Bronze tools Imaginative/humorous pottery Marble statues/idols Peaceful fishing / agriculture society. Bronze Age in Crete. Arthur Evans, 1894-1900 Crete King Minos / Knossos Early Minoan Increasing growth Scattered Towns. [Image 1.22]

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BEOWULF

BEOWULF. Essential Questions: What is an epic? What is an epic hero?. Anglo Saxons. No Anglo Saxon poem is more better known than Beowulf, the story of a warrior. Composed by an unknown poet that lived 1,200 years ago, this epic marks the beginning of British Literature. EPICS.

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The Odyssey

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What Elements Will You Find in Epics and Myths?

What Elements Will You Find in Epics and Myths?. Feature Menu. Epic Literature Elements of Epics Oral Tradition Epic Characters Character Foils. Myths Purposes of Myths Mythic Characters Your Turn. Epic Literature.

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Introduction to Beowulf

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Exploring Themes in Literature

Exploring Themes in Literature. Universal Themes in the Oral Tradition. Written literature grew out of the oral tradition. ORAL TRADITION is the passing of stories, poems, and sayings by word of mouth. . Oral Tradition.

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Paradise Lost

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Hero?

Hero?. Name two heroes in your life who are not in your family. Answer the following questions about each hero you listed: What quality or characteristics does this hero have? What has made this person a hero in your life?. Epic Poem or Story.

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UNIT 4 SAT VOCABULARY

UNIT 4 SAT VOCABULARY. AFFABLE. adj. courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to. Synonyms: genial, amicable, agreeable, cordial Antonyms: surly, cantankerous, dour, inhospitable. I was relieved to find that my new roommate was quite affable . . AGGRANDIZE.

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The Odyssey Fate of the Gods

By Ryan Banagan. The Odyssey Fate of the Gods. Description. Pick the correct route for Odysseus and return him home safely. If you choose the incorrect route, Odysseus will fall by the hands of the gods! (Right click then open link). Start Your Tale. You land in Phaeacia and you are

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The Odyssey

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Male dancers

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Meet the Parents!

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Background Notes

Background Notes. The Odyssey. The author: Homer. c . 700 BC May or may not have actually existed Believed to be a blind minstrel from the island of Chios (Greece). Singer/Storytellers - Rhapsode. Homer was most likely a wandering bard (poet) or minstrel

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THE EPIC HERO ENGLISH 10 DAVIDSON/BRYANT

THE EPIC HERO ENGLISH 10 DAVIDSON/BRYANT. WHAT IS A HERO?. 1. In mythology and legend, a man, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, celebrated for his bold exploits, and favored by the gods.

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The Odyssey

The Odyssey . English 9 Literary Element Notes. Epic Poem. A long narrative poem about important events in history or folklore of a nation or country. Epic Hero.

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Characteristics of an Epic Hero

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_ ___ 1. Anecdote A. language that appeals to any of the senses

_ ___ 1. Anecdote A. language that appeals to any of the senses ____ 2. Epic B . singer of tales ____ 3. Epic simile C . using clues that suggest events that have yet to occur ____ 4. Foreshadowing D . a brief story of an interesting, amusing, or strange event

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