Vase Interpretation Quiz?

Based upon Dr. Castellani's presentation and your notes, evaluate this black/red figure vase image.  Please decode through commentary.  Think about direction, borders, placement, and symbols or manifestations.  This blog response is a quiz and should be completed during class today.

"Star Wars" & Greek Mythology?

Is there a mythology to Star Wars?  If anything, what patterns do you see regarding Greek Mythology and Star Wars?  What will you take with you to other subjects regarding Greek Mythology?  Final observant thoughts to ponder about Greek Mythology? Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 12th.

Does "The Iliad" Still Matter?

After listening to the podcast addressing Why 'The Iliad Still' Matters Today, do you think The Iliad still matters? Explain and defend why. Please complete this response in class on the day that we listen to the podcast. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., Dec. 12th.

Counseling And The Use Of "The Iliad" & "The Odyssey?"

After listening to the Psychiatrist Counsels Vets With Odyssey Audio, what are you thinking about the The Iliad And The Odyssey?  Please specify your thoughts using a dynamic topic sentence and supporting evidence.  After listening to the audio clip, please respond during class. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., Dec. 12th.

"The Simpsons" & "The Odyssey?"

How is The Simpsons' video clip (Simpson's Video Clip) a parody and/or satire of The Odyssey and heroes in Greek Mythology?  Please list at least one specific from the Heroic Code as you explain and defend your assessment and thinking.  This response is due by 3:31p.m. on Tues., Dec. 10th.

Cyclops: "The Odyssey" Text To Film?

What subtle or overt differences did you notice regarding the Book IX The Odyssey reading and The Odyssey film clip of the Cyclops episode?  Explain, note, argue, quote, and defend.  Anything regarding the Heroic Code, Guest/Host Relationship, or hubris?  After watching the film clip, please respond during class.

"The Iliad" Educational Video And Heroic Elements?

What significant idea presented within The Iliad Educational Portal Link Video helps you establish a better understanding of the Heroic Elements: Heroic, Hubris, Guest/Host (Xenia)?  Why?  Please explain and defend your thinking using references to the video's content.  This blog response is due by 3:31p.m. Thur., Dec. 5th.

"The Iliad" Or "The Odyssey?" What Do You Think?

With reference to The Iliad/Odyssey Video, what did it make you contemplate regarding archetypal patterns? Homecoming? Pride? The hero? Divinities? Heroic Code? Guest/Host? Hubris? Other? Please quote from either text or the video. Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Dec. 3rd.

Greek Heroes?

Based upon our readings and discussions regarding several Greek Heroes (Jason/Perseus/Hercules), what patterns are you noticing? Do you now think differently about the labeling of a hero or heroine? Argue, explain, and defend. Please complete this blog response during class on 11-19-19.

Hercules Or Heracles? What Do We Know?

Based upon your prior knowledge or cultural literacy, what do you know about Hercules, the famous Greek hero?  Please specify, explain, argue, and share your understanding of Hercules.  Complete this blog during class today.

Jason & Perseus Heroes?

Based upon our readings and discussions regarding several Greek Heroes (Jason/Perseus), what patterns are you noticing? Do you now think differently about the labeling of a hero or heroine? Argue, explain, and defend. Please complete this blog response during class on 11-5-19.

Is It The Power Of Love?

“Men seemed to have failed completely to comprehend the power of Eros, for if they did comprehend it, they would have built to him the greatest altars and temples and offered the greatest sacrifices, whereas he is given none of these honors, although he should have them most of all…”


From Aristophanes’ Speech in the Symposium

Please use any of the myths we read about love to critique or support this quotation? In your response, react, evaluate, challenge, or contemplate. (Please complete this blog response by 3:40p.m. on Tues., Oct. 1st, 2019.)

Trusting Cupid?

What is your reaction to the Cupid And Psyche myth's proclamation about "trust" within relationships? Please comment with quotations and/or references from the myth. This blog response should be completed by 3:40p.m. on Thursday, September 26th, 2019.

"Source: Know Thyself?"

After watching the Source: Know Thyself video excerpt, what are you thinking regarding Greek  Mythology, Greek Culture, Greek History, Greek Philosophy? Do we need to look back to look forward in our world? This response is due in class after watching the video excerpt.

Metacognition?

“We go about our daily lives understanding almost nothing of the world. We give little thought to the machinery that generates the sunlight that makes life possible, to the gravity that glues us to an Earth that would otherwise send us spinning off into space, or to the atoms of which we are made and on whose stability we fundamentally depend. Except for children (who don’t know enough not to ask the important questions), few of us spend much time wondering why nature is the way it is; where the cosmos came from, or whether it is always here; if time will one day flow backward and effects precede causes; or whether there are ultimate limits to what humans can know.”
-Carl Sagan from an introduction to A Brief History of Time By Stephen Hawking

After hearing and reading your peer's reactions during class about the listed quotation, what new insight can you add to this quotation analysis? Please respond. (Blog Response Due By Thursday, August 22nd at 3:40p.m.)

"Star Wars" And Greek Mythology?

Is there a mythology to Star Wars?  If anything, what patterns do you see regarding Greek Mythology and Star Wars?  What will you take with you to other subjects regarding Greek Mythology?  Final observant thoughts to ponder about Greek Mythology? Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Thurs., May 16th.

Vase Interpretation Quiz?

Based upon Dr. Castellani's presentation and your notes, evaluate this black/red figure vase image.  Please decode through commentary.  Think about direction, borders, placement, and symbols or manifestations.  This blog response is a quiz and should be completed during class today.

Resources For "The Iliad" And "The Odyssey?"

Based Upon The Viewed Iliad/Odyssey Resources: The Iliad Video/The Odyssey Crash Course Video
The Science The Myth The Odyssey Video
What should you take away from these two famous texts? Please complete this blog response after viewing the linked videos.

Does "The Iliad" Still Matter Today?

After listening to the podcast addressing Why 'The Iliad Still' Matters Today, do you think The Iliad still matters? Explain and defend why. Please complete this response in class on the day that we listen to the podcast. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Tues., May. 7th.

Counseling and the use of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey?"

After listening to the Psychiatrist Counsels Vets With Odyssey Audio, what are you thinking about the The Iliad And The Odyssey?  Please specify your thoughts using a dynamic topic sentence and supporting evidence.  After listening to the audio clip, please respond during class. Blog response due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., May 2nd.

"The Simpsons," "The Iliad," & "The Odyssey?"

How is The Simpsons' video clip (Simpson's Video Clip) a parody and/or satire of The Odyssey and heroes in Greek Mythology?  Please list at least one specific from the Heroic Code as you explain and defend your assessment and thinking.  This response is due by 3:31p.m. on Thur., May 2nd.

Cyclops: "The Odyssey" Text To Film?

What subtle or overt differences did you notice regarding the Book IX The Odyssey reading and The Odyssey film clip of the Cyclops episode?  Explain, note, argue, quote, and defend.  Anything regarding the Heroic Code, Guest/Host Relationship, or hubris?  After watching the film clip, please respond during class.

"The Iliad" Educational Video & Heroic Elements?

What significant idea presented within The Iliad Educational Portal Link Video helps you establish a better understanding of the Heroic Elements: Heroic, Hubris, Guest/Host (Xenia)?  Why?  Please explain and defend your thinking using references to the video's content.  This blog response is due by 3:31p.m. Tues., Apr. 23rd.

"The Iliad" & "The Odyssey" What Do You Think?

With reference to The Iliad/Odyssey Video, what did it make you contemplate regarding archetypal patterns? Homecoming? Pride? The hero? Divinities? Heroic Code? Guest/Host? Hubris? Other? Please quote from either text or the video. Please complete this blog response by 3:31p.m. on Thur., Apr. 18th.

Greek Heroes?

Based upon our readings and discussions regarding several Greek Heroes (Jason/Perseus/Hercules), what patterns are you noticing? Do you now think differently about the labeling of a hero or heroine? Argue, explain, and defend. Please complete this blog response during class on 4-11-19.

Hercules Or Heracles? What Do We Know?

Based upon your prior knowledge or cultural literacy, what do you know about Hercules, the famous Greek hero?  Please specify, explain, argue, and share your understanding of Hercules.  Complete this blog during class today.

Jason And Perseus Heroes?

Based upon our readings and discussions regarding several Greek Heroes (Jason/Perseus), what patterns are you noticing? Do you now think differently about the labeling of a hero or heroine? Argue, explain, and defend. Please complete this blog response during class on 3-19-19.

Is It The Power Of Love?

“Men seemed to have failed completely to comprehend the power of Eros, for if they did comprehend it, they would have built to him the greatest altars and temples and offered the greatest sacrifices, whereas he is given none of these honors, although he should have them most of all…”


From Aristophanes’ Speech in the Symposium

Please use any of the myths we read about love to critique or support this quotation? In your response, react, evaluate, challenge, or contemplate. (Please complete this blog response by 3:40p.m. on Tues., Feb. 19th, 2019.)

Trusting Cupid?

What is your reaction to the Cupid And Psyche myth's proclamation about "trust" within relationships? Please comment with quotations and/or references from the myth. This blog response should be completed by 3:40p.m. on Thursday, February 14th, 2019.

"Source: Know Thyself?"

After watching the Source: Know Thyself video excerpt, what are you thinking regarding Greek  Mythology, Greek Culture, Greek History, Greek Philosophy? Do we need to look back to look forward in our world? This response is due in class after watching the video excerpt.

Metacognition?

“We go about our daily lives understanding almost nothing of the world. We give little thought to the machinery that generates the sunlight that makes life possible, to the gravity that glues us to an Earth that would otherwise send us spinning off into space, or to the atoms of which we are made and on whose stability we fundamentally depend. Except for children (who don’t know enough not to ask the important questions), few of us spend much time wondering why nature is the way it is; where the cosmos came from, or whether it is always here; if time will one day flow backward and effects precede causes; or whether there are ultimate limits to what humans can know.”
-Carl Sagan from an introduction to A Brief History of Time By Stephen Hawking

After hearing and reading your peer's reactions during class about the listed quotation, what new insight can you add to this quotation analysis? Please respond. (Blog Response Due By Thurs., Jan. 10th at 3:40p.m.)