Heroes, Gods and Monsters

During a story, an epic hero often battles supernatural forces and ________________. Gods and Goddesses also play a role.

• Nymphs

• giants

• monsters

• Sirens

Heroes often must struggle to overcome human weaknesses such as pride and temptation because they represent all _______________ throughout the story. 

• heroes

• humans

• gods

• monsters

Because heroes are incredibly strong and courageous, they often seem ____________________ to the readers. 

• like great warriors

• afraid

• god-like

• super-human

Perseus is an epic hero because he is the son of _________________. 

• Andromeda

• Zeus

• Medusa

• Athena

Perseus is also an epic hero because he faces monsters such as __________________. 

• Danae

• Andromeda

• Helios

• The Gorgon Sisters

Perseus was clever and crafty when using which weapon to defeat Medusa?

• Winged shoes

• A shield

• A wooden chest

• A discus

A hero is usually a person of high social standing like a great warrior or a _____________.

•  god

• mortal

• child

• king

When dealing with others, the epic hero is often ______________ and _____________. 

• serious and quiet

• clever and crafty

• fun and adventerous

• brave and strong

Epic heroes often have supernatural friends and foes, including...

• Monsters

• Gods/Goddesses

• Sorcerers/Magical Beings

• Ghosts/Undead

How is Odysseus born into power?

• He is from the ruling family of Ithaca.

• He is the son of Zeus.

• He is the son of Poseidon.

• He is the prince of Troy