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Marina English Honors
Ancient temple columns at dusk
The gods
Gods behaving badly since 700 B.C.
Zeus has some explaining to do.
Myths: ancient gossip with divine consequences. Olympus has entrance requirements. Twelve chapters of divine drama. Immortals: they’re just like us. But worse. Bring snacks. Ambrosia optional.
Your book this summer

Mythology

by Edith Hamilton — Introduction and Chapters 1–12 (any edition)
Seriously — start here
The PDF is the full assignment

This page is only the short version. Download the PDF below and read the whole thing — every direction, example, and requirement is in there.

⬇  Download the 10th Grade Assignment (PDF)
PDF · 2 pages
The gods are watching. No pressure.

The short version full details in the PDF

  • Read the Introduction and Chapters 1–12 — any edition works, and your teachers will lend you a copy if you need one.
  • Answer the prompts in the PDF in one Google Doc: build a who’s-who of the gods, write a letter as Demeter or Dionysus, rank seven love-story myths, and more. The PDF has the exact title and format your doc needs.
Yes, Hades gets a glossary entry.

When school starts

  • Day 2 (Thursday, September 3): upload your Google Doc to Canvas during class.
  • The gods come back in the first-quarter Mythology unit — you’ll show what you know then, too.
“Your wisefool journey starts here.”
— Mrs. Cooper & Mr. Rasmussen
The oracle is in.
Message your teachers

Stuck? Curious? Lost your way? Type it here and hit send — it goes straight to your teachers. The reply comes to the email you enter below, so check that inbox over the next day or two.

Your teachers: Mrs. Cooper  ·  Mr. Rasmussen
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