Read this excerpt from “The Myth of Hercules.”Hercules was the son of the great god Zeus and a human woman named Alcmene. The goddess Hera did not like Alcmene and vowed to destroy Hercules when he was born. Hera sent two snakes to kill the baby as he lay in his crib, but Hercules was strong and strangled the snakes with his tiny hands before they could bite him with their sharp fangs.
Which character would most likely be a mythical hero in a culture that values taking risks?
Which character would be considered heroic in ancient Greek myths?
Read this example of a character’s backstory in a myth.When Rodney was a child, he was smaller than all the other kids his age. He was always left out of sports and games, because the other kids thought he was too small.
Why is a backstory important in a myth?
Which best explains why myths are created?
Read this excerpt from “The Myth of Hercules.”Hercules was the son of the great god Zeus and a human woman named Alcmene. The goddess Hera did not like Alcmene and vowed to destroy Hercules when he was born. Hera sent two snakes to kill the baby as he lay in his crib, but Hercules was strong and strangled the snakes with his tiny hands before they could bite him with their sharp fangs.
Myths often address a duality. Which is the best example of a duality?
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