Blog # 2 - "The Labors and Death of Heracles"

Respond to the following prompts in complete sentences.  Incorporate quotes when required.
Your responses must be between 2 - 4 sentences.

1.  We have many students of mixed nationalities here at HIS, but what's unique about Heracles's parentage?  Use a quote as support.  Make sure you incorporate your quote.

2.  What was the first feat Heracles accomplished?  How old was he?

3.  We've discussed a lot about punishment.  What does Heracles get away with?  Does this teach us a lesson?  Should we forgive?

4.  What's the one feat Heracles accomplishes that actually helps the mortals instead of simply pleasing the whims of Eurystheus? Use a quote as support.

5.  Is it a noble trait to trick Atlas?  Is this respectable behavior?

6.  How does this myth depict women?  In a positive or negative light?  Use a quote as support.

7.  Explain where three locales (places) mentioned in the text are in the modern world.  

Blog # 1 - "The Ages of Man"

Respond to the following prompts in complete sentences.  2 - 5 sentences should suffice for each one.  Use quotes when stipulated.

1.  True or false?  Hesiod wrote myths based on other myths?  Does this make him more "academic"?

2.  What were three reversals in values with the Bronze Race of mortals?  Use quotes.  Cite in MLA format.

3.  Based on this section of reading, does good behavior get rewarded?  Is this true in our era?

4.  To which race do we belong?  Do you agree with what Hesiod wrote about us?  Is he accurate?  Give two examples.  Use quotes and cite in MLA format.

5.  OK, who cares about good or bad?  Which race would you liked to have belonged?  Why?  Give me the goods folks!