Ch.8.s3 - Greek Mythology and Literature

The ancient Greeks created great ________________________ and works of literature that influence the way we speak and write today. (lyric poems/myths)

• lyric poems

• myths

One of the most famous Greek heroes was ________________________, who fought and defeated the hydra. (Sappho/Hercules)

• Sappho

• Hercules

Homer’s epic poem, the ________________________, tells the story of the final years of the Trojan War and the hero Achilles. (Iliad/fable)

• Iliad

• fable

Most poets were men, but the most famous lyric poet was a woman named ________________________. (Dorian/Sappho)

• Dorian

• Sappho

________________________ is known as the king of the Greek gods. (Trojan/Zeus)

• Trojan

• Zeus

Many Greek myths were told in order to explain ________________________ and historical events. (empires/natural events)

• empires

• natural events

Greek mythology and literature has influenced many English ________________________ and expressions. (poems/words)

• poems

• words

Greek fables often feature ________________________ as main characters. (humans/animals)

• humans

• animals

A poem that is set to music is called a ________________________. (lyric poem/epic poem)

• lyric poem

• epic poem

The Greeks enjoyed telling stories of ________________________ who had special abilities and often faced terrible monsters. (animals/heroes)

• animals

• heroes