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 in class on Fri., Dec. 11th.
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No hero has had no blood on their hands. I don't think differently about them because its understandable that they might have to kill someone or something, its just kinda natural.
After reading the myths of Jason and Perseus, my definition of a hero is redefined because I don't think Jason was as much of a hero as people think he is. He only went on a quest for the Golden Fleece to regain his kingdom and get all the glory; he wouldn't have gone on the quest if it weren't in his own self-interest. While he helped Phinneas and some others along the way, at the end, when he really needed to be a hero and keep him promise to Medea, he failed in the gravest of ways and left her to go insane. Perseus, at least, went on the quest to save his mother and not just for selfish reasons. I think the media and the watered-down versions of the myths make them seem more heroic than they are because they are good lessons to us when we're younger but in truth, the "hero" complex that they all suffer from isn't epic, it's egotistical.
--Cerai C
I think Jason and Perseus went through mostly the same thing because in all or most Greek stories the goal is to win a prize or redeem yourself in the eyes of the gods. Perseus killed Medusa and he won a prize which was his kingdom, while Jason went to get the golden fleece and Killed the Haripes and got his kingdom back so they have similarities. Each story tells about a monster being defeated by a "Hero" sent out on a quest to redeem himself but I feel like what I thought a Hero was is different from what they believed. I believe heroes do what they do for the greater good of the people while in Greek stories they do it to help them in some way.
After reading about Jason and Perseus, I have noticed a few patterns. Both Jason and Perseus need to get something and return it to their home, Perseus needs to get Medusa´s head, and Jason needs to get the golden fleece. Also, both Perseus and Jason get a lot of help from the gods, and both of them weren´t very pleasant guests. I didn´t know anything about Hercules until I read the book. Now I know that he was very emotional, wasn´t very intelligent, very strong, and prideful. I also know that Hercules had to complete the 12 labors as a punishment from Apollo.
I'm noticing that almost every story that we've read, the hero wants to be noticed or recognized. I mean, who doesn't? Each hero does something to try to get themselves noticed by someone specific. For example in Cupid and Psyche. Psyche wanted Cupid back and she wanted cupid to notice that so she decided to go through all these journeys to try to win him back. In Jason & Perseus, Perseus wanted to show his true potential and he wanted to save his mom, so when he took the wild ride to kill Medusa and made it, he wanted to be seen by the king. All in all, these hero's want to be noticed and seen and that is the pattern that I see.
Addison R:
After reading both myths, Jason & Perseus, I feel like my understanding of heroes has developed. I notice that in all of these greek myths about heroes, their family is always a contributing and driving factor when it comes to going on their journey. In the Perseus myth, he goes on this journey to save his mom from being married to a horrible man. In the Jason myth, he goes on his journey to win back his kingdom from his evil relative. I think that although there are many similarities, all heroes are different in some ways. As well, I think that you can see that every hero has their own vice, flaw, or downfall. An example of this is how Jason is unable to stay loyal and true to Medea. I believe that both of these myths have deepened my understanding of greek heroes.
I personally think people have a certain way of portraying heroes. For example, most of the videos made the heroes look strong and win the battle they fight, but in the movie that we watched they gave us a different point of view. It's not all about winning and being strong but about the way you act and what you accomplish. It was a very strong/positive movie that portrayed a different example than most of the stereotypical views.
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