intro to orpheus greek myth
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This PowerPoint serves as an introduction to terms, people, and places mentioned in the myth of Orpheus. This was designed for 7th grade English/Language Arts students.TRANSCRIPT
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ORPHEUS,
THE GREAT MUSICIAN
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A music instrument similar to a harp
It is handheld and can be carried
LYRE
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CHARON AND THE RIVER STYX
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ELYSIUM: the happier afterlife
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Due to deceitfulness, he was doomed to push a boulder up
a hill for eternity.
SISYPHUS
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Immortal ruler of the Underworld
HADES
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God of WineDIONYSUS
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ORPHEUS
THE WOMEN OF THRACE
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1. What is Orpheus’ great talent?
2. How and when does Eurydice die?
3. After Eurydice dies, where does Orpheus go?
4. What does Hades tell Orpheus?
5. Why is Eurydice unable to return to daylight?
6. What is the myth’s main conflict?
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:Answer on notebook paper.
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COMPARING MYTHS (P. 670):Draw and answer on notebook paper.
“Orpheus, the Great
Musician”
“The Origin of the Seasons”
How the character faces the mystery of death
How nature responds to the character’s grief or joy
The effect of breaking a taboo or ruleTABOO: A ban on something