Myths, Epics, and Fables Flashcards
1
Q
Greek myths were told for three different reasons. What were these?
A
- Tell about the gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures.
- Teach a lesson or moral.
- Explain something from nature.
2
Q
Name an example of a Greek myth.
A
"King Midas and the Golden Touch" "Pandora's Box" "Theseus and the Minotaur" "Daedalus and Icarus" "Jason and the Golden Fleece"
3
Q
The Iliad and the Odyssey are examples of what?
A
Epic poems
4
Q
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
A
Homer
5
Q
Who wrote many fables?
A
Aesop
6
Q
What are fables?
A
Short stories that often include talking animals. They teach a lesson or moral.
7
Q
What are epics?
A
Very long stories about heroes and the adventures they go on. The Iliad tells the story of the ten year war between the Greeks and the Trojans. The Odyssey tells the ten year voyage home of Odysseus.
8
Q
What is an example of a fable?
A
“The Ant and the Grasshopper”
“The Tortoise and the Hare”
