The Myth of Medusa

True or False

Medusa was a very pretty girl.

• True

• False

True or False

Medusa respected Athena.

• True

• False

True or False

Athena decided to punish Medusa for her beauty.

• True

• False

True or False

Medusa's look turned people into ice.

• True

• False

Medusa lived in the city of...

• Miami

• Barcelona

• Athens

Athena was the goddess of...

• wisdom and war

• beauty

• sky

Medusa's hair turned into...

• nothing

• snakes

• seaweed

A Myth is a traditional story that mostly includes the adventures of _____________ beings or stories of important events. Often attempts to explain a _______________ practice or a natual phenomenon.

• supernatural/mysterious

• human/mysterious

Do you think Athena's punishment for Medusa was fair?

• Yes

• No

• I have no idea!

What character traits would you use to describe Medusa?

• fair, wise

• Selfish, self-centered, vain

• kind, loving