Cyclops

THE CYCLOPS

History of the

Cyclops

The Cyclops were the sons of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth).

The Cyclops where giants with only one round eye in their forehead.

The Cyclops name means "ring-eyed."

The Cyclops were stubborn and full of emotion.

There are two generations of Cyclops in Greek myth.

The first generation consisted of three brothers who came from

the union of Gaia and Uranus.

• Brontes - God of thunder
• Steropes - God of lightning
• Arges - God of brightness

Polyphemus, a second generation cyclopes, was fathered by Poseidon.

Polyphemus is the most famous cyclops.

The Cyclops'

Inventions

The first generation of cyclops were skilled metal workers.

They created:

The Cyclops'

Demise

Uranus feared the Cyclops’ power and he cast them into Tartarus.

The Cyclops remained imprisoned until Zeus released them.

The Cyclops and the thunderbolts helped Zeus overthrow Cronus and the Titans and became ruler of the cosmos.

Zeus was grateful for the Cyclops’ help and allowed them to stay in Olympus as his armorers and helpers to Hephaestus

Apollo's son Asclepius brought the mortals back to life.

The Cyclops killed Apollo's son Asclepius.

Apollo killed the Cyclops for killing his son.

Cyclops

Essential Question:

What are the significant themes of the episode, Cyclops?

Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

Aeonium Cyclops

Take out Webquest: Due today!

Provide 3 supporting details

(intelligence or physical strength?)

Acacia Cyclops

Zeus' Thunderbolt

Which is better to possess-

brains or braun?

Hades' Helmet of Darkness

Exit Ticket:

Which helped Odysseus defeat Polyphemus-

brains or braun?

Provide an example.

Which Greek virtues are displayed in this episode?

March 20, 2014

Journal entry

Do Now:

God of War II

Gayax

Heroes of Might

and Magic VI

Suezo

(Monster Farm)

Artemis' Bow and

Arrows of Moonlight

Poseidon's Trident

Apollo's Bow and

Arrows of Sun Rays

Hulking Cyclops

Cyclops Gradiator

As you read, annotate with sticky notes (and take notes in the margin) on the following:

• characters
• setting
• themes
• imagery
• literary devices
• plot elements
• golden lines

Possible Themes in the Odyssey:

Power of cunning over strength

Significance of hospitality

Necessity of loyalty

Pitfalls of temptation

Power of leadership

Benefits of perseverance

Cyclops Building Background

Common Themes & Video

Read Cyclops: Audio

Theme & Video 2

Tasks:

1. Constructed Response

2. Dialectic Journal

Movie Clip?

Exit Ticket

Review of Greek Virtues or Values

Agenda