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English 102 - Mythology Web Quest
To perform this Web Quest, you must go to http://www.phs.d211.org/english/quickcm.
Click on the link entitled "Greek Mythology." For each question,
click on the link to search for the answer. Most answers require you to
read or "scavenge" for the information on the web page to which you
are directed.
Objectives:
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Become familiar with resources for Greek mythology that are
available on the web. |
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Practice skimming and finding information on Web pages |
Questions:
What
are the three main sources for the oldest of Greek myths?
Who
were the parents of Dionysus? Of what is he the god?
Hestia is the only Olympian god or goddess not described in
our book. Of what is she the
goddess?
What
event caused the Trojan war?
Explain
how Perseus is related to Heracles.
List three
of Heracles' twelve labors. Summarize one of them.
What
was the mission of Jason and the Argonauts? Why did they undertake this
mission?
Who were the
Sirens? Describe what they looked like and why people should be scared of
them.
Describe
what a centaur looks like.
What
does a Sphinx look like?
What
is a nymph? Name at least three different types.
What
is a hydra? Why did Hercules have such a hard time killing it as one of
his twelve labors?
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