Creation Myths:
Readings:
Myths, Fables and Folktales or D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths
Read the story aloud to the class if necessary, or if possible have the class read books or dittos. The myth selection read first should include Chaos to the overthrow of Uranus. I think the more detail included in a myth the better.
Discussion and questions:
Literal recall, Write or diagram the events on the board. These myths have a beginning-middle-end line structure that is readily apparent,
Introduction of some simple literary devices found in the myths. (These can be amplified or simplified depending on the ability and the interest of the group,)
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1. Contrasting elements in the myth.
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2. The progression from Chaos to order under Cronus. (It will be reversed in a later myth—order to war or chaos—and should be pointed out.j
Discussion of the term ‘poetic justice‘, XX should be explained and children should bs able to give an example once it is understood.
Questions:
What do you think will happen to Cronus? Do you think he can avoid his fate? Why or why not? What would you do?
Why doesn’t Cronus kill his children? Why can’t he?
Why do you think there is such violence in the lives of these gods?
Who do you think will bring about the downfall of Cronus Why?