Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide 7A | Hercules 137 Show image 7A-5: Theseus inviting Hercules to Athens
Remind students that they have already heard a story about
Theseus. Tell them that he also plays an important role in this
story. Tell students that the new character in the image is Hercules.
Ask students to look carefully at the two characters in the image
and think about the looks on their faces and the way they are
standing. Ask students to think of words and phrases that might
describe the interaction between Theseus and Hercules. (friendly,
happy to see each other, etc.)Vocabulary Preview 5 minutes
Temper- In today’s myth you will meet a character who has a bad
temper. - Say the word temper with me three times.
- You have a temper when you get angry very easily.
- Hercules had a temper, if anyone made him mad, he would
attack and hit that person. - Tell your partner about actions that show a bad temper.
Guilt - In today’s myth, one of Hercules’s friends suggests that
Hercules fi nds a way to work away his guilt. - Say the word guilt with me three times.
- Guilt is the feeling you have when you do something wrong.
- Hercules felt guilt after he knocked down his neighbor’s home
in anger. - What are some actions that might make you feel guilt.
Purpose for Listening
Tell students to listen carefully to fi nd out who the hero is in this
Greek myth.