Mythological Scavenger Hunt! 2011: You are on a mission to discover the secrets of the Gods!
Begin in Egypt.
1. Go to http://www.akhet.co.uk/mainpage.php
Click on Mythology on left side of screen
Select one of the most famous Egyptian gods or goddesses you want to learn more about.
¨ Who is the god of embalming? ______
¨ Name the four sons of Horus ______
¨ What is the purpose of the sons?
Select another topic of your own choosing to explore Egyptian artifacts. Do not get lost in the Underworld!
2. Go to http://www.livingmyths.com/What.htm Complete A/B/C/D activities.
A. Click on “What are Myths?” ~ left side blue toolbars
¨ What are myths? ______
¨ Read the various views and indicate what view you agree with the most and explain why. See “pinkish” side bar on the left for quick overview. Read more about it if you like. J
B. Click on Native American Myths~ ~ left side blue toolbars
Locate the “White Buffalo Woman” by scrolling down to the story. Read and enjoy J
¨ What is the most interesting aspect about this myth?
¨ What Greek myth does it remind you of and why? Read Commentary for help. J
C. Click on Celtic Myths ~ left side blue toolbars
Select one of the myths and explain why you chose this story.
D. Click on Chinese Myths ~ left side blue toolbars
Read the three strands of belief and list on this paper.
1. 2 . 3.
¨ Read over the creation myth Pangu. What do Creation Myths attempt to explain?
E. Click on Web Links
Explore one of the sites. Many listed here will help you with this course so take note how to get back to
this part of the cave! Especially noteworthy are:
a. The Joseph Campbell Foundation: http://www.jcf.org/
b. Theoi Greek Mythology: www.theoi.com
8. Go to http://www.pantheon.org/
This is the official Encyclopedia Mythica and offers an easy way to look up names and background information for research projects during this semester. This is helpful if you forgot your book at home. I usually send people to Hades for this offense. Heed this oracle!
9. Go to http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2011/02/chinese_new_year_2011.html
This is an pictorial cite that lets you experience the Chinese New Year Celebration. The Year of the ______.
http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=253080
Read about the meaning of this years Chinese Zodiac Animal J