Reading the myth 'The Beginning of the World'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explore the myth, ‘The Beginning of the World’.
Key learning points
- Reading between the lines to search for clues can help to infer meaning
- Evidence from the text helps us to justify our inferences
- It was believed that the Earth was squeezed out of the sea and sifted out of the sky
- It was believed that Chronos disentangled the elements
- Gods, godesses, giants and Titans all lived together on Earth
Keywords
Greek myth - A Greek myth explains the ancient Greek culture's beliefs and customs; they usually involve gods and supernatural creatures.
Close reading - To perform a close reading of a text means to analyse and examine its details for in-depth comprehension.
Titans - The Titans were considered by ancient Greeks to be powerful gods, the offspring of Gaia and Ouranos.
Cyclopes - The Cyclopes were one-eyed giants in Greek mythology; they were allies of the Titans.
Common misconception
Pupils may consider Chaos to be a Greek god.
Chaos is considered a primordial being. It represents the formless, shapeless state from which everything else emerged.
Teacher tip
Support pupils in making connections from the text to their own experiences or learning. An example could include linking their understanding of Chaos to the scientific beginning of the universe - the Big Bang theory.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the text 'A Journey through Greek Myths' by Marchella Ward and Sander Berg, published by Flying Eye Books 2020.
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