MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
Today you will be taking on a ‘webquest’. Follow the instructions carefully to complete the assignment!
GOOD LUCK!
1Using information from the following address, define ‘mythology’ using your own words:
2What are some common elements of creation myths? In your notebook or on the computer, make a chart that looks like this and fill in the information as you read the myths below:
Title of myth / Country of origin / Basic Idea of myth / Commonalities with other creation myths / Unique aspects of this mythAUsing the link below, choose four (4) creation myths from four (4) different countries to listen to – add the information to your chart.
3After you have added common ideas to your chart, use the link below to find at least 3 more common elements found in creation myths.
BE SURE YOU SAVE ALL INFORMATION UNDER YOUR USERNAME IN THE I DRIVE , AND NOT UNDER ‘MY DOCUMENTS’; OTHERWISE YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR WORK!
4What on earth do allusions have to do with mythology? Or with my life, for that matter? Who cares????
Research the following products or companiesfrom modern society, then research to discover what the term they have used is alluding to. The first one is done for you:
1The Aegis Group (insurance company)
Company: a modern group of insurance companies
Alluding to: Zeus and Athena's protective shield
What does it mean? That this insurance company can protect you like the shields of the gods
2Ajax (cleaning product)
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
3Amazon bookstore
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
4Apollo Theater
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
5Argus Security
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
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Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
7Delphi Forums
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
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Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
9Midas brakes
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
10Odyssey Travel
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
11Pegasus Expedite Company
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
12Trident (gum)
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
13Spartan Nutritional Products
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
14Trojan condoms
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
15Venus International
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
16Vulcan Industries
Company/Product
Alluding to
What does it mean?
So…why is it important to know about allusions and what they allude to?
Jot down your answer to this question below