Homeward Bound

Taken from Google Images

 

Before we start watching The Wizard of Oz, I want you to respond to this quote below.  What is T.S. Eliot trying to convey? What does the quote mean to you? How do these words relate to mythology?

"We shall not cease from exploration, and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." -TS Eliot

Secondary Archetypes in Your Life

Gandalf - the Wise Old Man
Taken from Google Images

 

Now that you are all pros concerning secondary archetypes, I want you to apply them to your own life.  Of course, you are the Hero of your own life, but who is your Wise Old Man?  How about your Maiden (or "Man Maiden" as one student said last year)?  What about your Evil Monster or Trickster?  Earth Mother?  Father?  Fatal Man/Woman?

Choose at least 5 secondary archetypes in your life, and give a description of who each are and why they are qualify for these roles.  Have fun with this! :)

Modern Myths

What did you discover in your Modern Myth research (places/geography, companies/products, movies/music, arts/culture, and science/astrology)?  

 

Were you surprised at how prevalent myths are in your life?  Why/why not? 

 

Lastly, what was your most interesting find while you researched?

 

Take at least 10 minutes to write, and be ready to share afterwards!

Your Mythological Hopes and Dreams :)

What you hope to learn...

-learn about the different myths of the world
-Freud (id, ego, superego)
-Greek and Roman gods and goddesses
-ties to current religions
-expand my knowledge of mythology
-psychology of mythology and archetypes
-mythological creatures
-heroes
-myths from different cultures
-why/how myths started and the significance of them
-Titans

What you hope to do...

-do more projects
-watch films
-learn in a fun and exciting manner
-group projects
-have fun while learning
-fun assignments
-make a myth of my own
-blog
-see interpretations of various deities
-research gods/goddesses


Your expectations of me...

-be a "cool" teacher
-not be a homework "Nazi"
-be understanding
-keep class fun
-be yourself
-help with writing skills
-be awesome
-teach to the best of her ability
-don't be dry/boring
-teach us a lot!
-sing to us (okay!)
-freedom on final project
-assign some essays
-"learn me good"
-teach about ties/contrasts to current religions

Why Study Myths?

Taken from Google Images

 

For this prompt, there are a few parts...

Part #1 - In your own words, what is a myth?  What do myths entail?

Part #2 - Why do we study mythology?  What's the point?

Part #3 - How/why have ancient myths lived so long?

In your journals, answer each part of this prompt thoroughly, and be ready to share!