Question

part 2: mythological mashup (35 minutes)
now its time to get creative! choose one of the following options to complete using your keynote or google slides app. create a single, well - designed slide for your project.
option a: divine text thread
imagine a greek god and their norse counterpart are texting each other.

• create a text message conversation between them.
• the conversation should reveal something about their personalities, powers, and what they have in common or disagree on.
• example: zeus and odin arguing about who has the better throne or the more rebellious children.

option b: a gods social media profile
create a social media profile (like instagram or tiktok) for one greek god and their norse counterpart.

• include a profile picture, a clever username, and a short bio for each.
• write at least one sample post for each god that shows off their personality and what they are the god of.
• example: aphrodite might post a selfie with the caption \felt cute, might start a war later #trojanwar.\ freyja might post a picture of her chariot pulled by cats with \#valkyrielife #warriorqueen.\

option c: the next generation
design a new god or goddess who is the child of a greek deity and a norse deity.

• use the drawing tools on your ipad to sketch your new god.
• write a short description that includes:
• their name.
• their parents (e.g., the son of athena and thor).
• what they are the god/goddess of.
• what powers they inherited from each parent.

submit to the assignment on schoology when finished!
these assignments can be done on paper if you prefer: take pictures and submit to schoology.

Explanation:

This is a creative - writing task related to mythologies. For Option A, one needs to use knowledge of Greek and Norse mythology to create a fictional text - message conversation. Option B involves creating social - media profiles for mythological figures, which also requires an understanding of their characteristics. Option C is about designing a new mythological figure by combining elements from Greek and Norse mythologies.

Answer:

Option A:
Zeus: Hey Odin! Your throne looks a bit old - fashioned. Mine's got lightning bolts all over it!
Odin: Zeus, your throne may be flashy, but my wisdom surpasses your brute - force displays. And don't even get me started on your unruly children!
Zeus: My children are just full of life! At least they're not as secretive as yours. What's with all the ravens?
Odin: My ravens, Huginn and Muninn, bring me knowledge from all over the world. Your thunderbolts can only destroy, not inform.

Option B:
Greek God: Apollo

• Profile Picture: A young, handsome man with a lyre.
• Username: @SunGodApollo
• Bio: God of the sun, music, and prophecy. Spreading light and harmony wherever I go.
• Sample Post: Just played a beautiful melody for the mortals. Their faces lit up like my sun! #Music #Sunshine

Norse Counterpart: Baldur

• Profile Picture: A golden - haired, kind - looking man.
• Username: @GoldenBaldur
• Bio: Son of Odin, God of light and beauty. Peace and love are my goals.
• Sample Post: Enjoying a peaceful day in Asgard. The light here is always so pure. #Asgard #Light

Option C:
Name: Storma
Parents: Poseidon (Greek) and Thor (Norse)
What they are the god/goddess of: Storms and the power of the sea and sky.
Powers inherited from Poseidon: Control over the oceans, the ability to create tsunamis, and communicate with sea creatures.
Powers inherited from Thor: The ability to summon thunder and lightning, and super - strength.