Mythological Figures and Heroes Project

Latin 2

Project Requirements3 pieces of background information

parents, where they are from, etc.

3 things that describe the Hero/Figure

3-5 Deeds that the Hero/figure accomplished, or events from the Hero/figure’s life

at least 2 images

Can be modern paintings, ancient pottery, your own drawings, etc.

Poster or Powerpoint

Presentation Requirements

Must be 3-5 minutes

Everyone in the group must talk

you may have notes with you, but more points will be awarded if you have memorized your presentation

There will be a quiz over all of the presentations! Take notes and ask questions.

Famous Figures and Heroes

Greek Heroes

Hercules

Theseus

Jason

Perseus

Achilles

Odysseus

Orpheus

Roman Heroes

Aeneas

Cincinnatus

Horatius

Famous Figures

Dido

Penthesilea (Amazons)

Ajax the Great

BackgroundSon of Telamon and Periboea

Telamon was a member of Jason and the Argonauts

Great-grandson of Zeus

King of Salamis

Salamis was an island city near Athens

Many later Athenians claimed to be descended from Ajax

Not to be confused with Ajax the Lesser

DescriptionSecond only to Achilles as the strongest of the Greek warriors

Only Greek to never be injured during the Trojan War

Only Greek to never receive assistance from the Gods during the Trojan War

Deeds and EventsFought the great Trojan Hero Hector to a draw

Did not win because Zeus intervened

Rescues the body of Achilles

Fights Odysseus for the magical armor of Achilles

When he loses, he becomes depressed and falls on his own sword

Ajax the GreatBackground Description

Deeds

Son of Telamon and Periboea

Telamon was a member of Jason and the Argonauts

Great-grandson of Zeus

King of Salamis

Salamis was an island city near Athens

Many later Athenians claimed to be descended from Ajax

Not to be confused with Ajax the Lesser

Second only to Achilles as the strongest of the Greek warriors

Only Greek to never be injured during the Trojan War

Only Greek to never receive assistance from the Gods during the Trojan War

Fought the great Trojan Hero Hector to a draw

Did not win because Zeus intervened

Rescues the body of Achilles

Fights Odysseus for the magical armor of Achilles

When he loses, he becomes depressed and falls on his own sword