Perseus finally saved his mother from Polydectes. Perseus gave the head of Medusa to Athena and she placed it on her shield. “He accompanied his mother back to her native Argos‚ where he accidentally struck her father‚ Acrisius‚ dead when throwing the discus‚ thus fulfilling the prophecy that he would kill his grandfather.” (Britannica) The Perseus legend is still famous today because of its value. Every Greek Myth is famous but this stands out because of the traits Perseus showed. He shows bravery
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Moon Shadow‚ a young chinese boy‚ is brainwashed by his mother and grandmother that all people in San Francisco in America are “Demons.” Moon Shadow’s father lives in America‚ but whenever he asks his mother or grandmother about him‚ they always find an excuse to try to not to talk about it. Moon Shadow then tells them that he wants to go to America to see his father. When Moon Shadow arrives to America‚ he is introduced to all of his father’s friends including his uncle. His father’s nickname is
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The Myths Who is the archetypical Singaporean multimillionaire? Is he the big spender who pays $4.23 million in the blink of an eye for a Koenigsegg Agera or one who parks his hyper car at his penthouse in Hamilton Scotts? Is he the party thrower who routinely chalks up six-digit bills at nightclub Pangaea or the high roller putting $400‚000 in a single bet at Marina Bay Sands‚ Singapore’s new casino? The world’s richest city is home to the new wealthy from India‚ China‚ Indonesia
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The Lottery Conformity or Pure Selfishness “The opposite for courage is not cowardice‚ it is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow”-Jim Hightower. Have you ever been in a situation to where you know a person or a group is doing something wrong‚ but you choose not to do anything about it? Have you ever done something wrong for so long that it suddenly became a lifestyle for you? Jackson’s story‚ “The Lottery”‚ when it comes to being in the wrong or not speaking up‚ reminds me
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Welcome campers back to The Science of Superpowers! Before getting started‚ grab your shield‚ prime your motorcycle and see what campers know about Captain America. The first paragraph of the Background Information is a superhero teaser — use this hint-guide to get everyone excited about the day’s lesson! Keep the conversation going by either continuing to read directly from the Background Information or by letting the discussion flow more organically‚ adding info or ad-libbing in your own words
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“You can leave home all you want‚ but home will never leave you.” Sonsyrea Tate. Tate’s quote has distinct meaning depending on the individual who analyzes it. Many believe this quote to mean that a home is not a single place or object‚ but a concept or state of mind‚ which you have when you are around your family or loved ones. In the book The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck this idea of “home is where the heart is‚” is shown throughout the book. One of the main characters‚ Ma‚ shows with great
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Part 1 1-1 1. What aspects of Marco Polos description of the orient might early readers have found alluring? -The aspects of Polo’s description like the infinite number of villages‚ creatures that yeild musk‚ rice‚ tilted fields. Another alluring part is how there are multiple places represented by different people ‚ because there are either many monarchs or just none. I think that all the different imagery might make them think that he is lying or just crazed. 2. Skeptics question the
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was the foot race that was the length of the stadium. Only men were eligible to participate. Throughout time‚ other events were added. Many Spartans competed in the 18th Olympiad‚ and convinced them to add more. This included a pentathlon—running‚ discus‚ jumping‚ wrestling‚ and javelin. Pancration was an event added as well. It means “all-powerful”. There were no rules; the men fought until death or forfeit. Not surprisingly‚ this was one of the most popular events of the Ancient Olympic Games.
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Think of all the Greek heroes you know. Did they ever have a happy ending? Or did they die some horrible and tragic death‚ or commit suicide? For most Greek heroes‚ their stories ended in tragedy. There are not many stories where they all live happily ever after. However‚ there are a few exceptions. Perseus is one of them. Before Perseus was born‚ his grandfather‚ King Acrisisus of Argos‚ received a prophecy that his daughter‚ Danae‚ was going to have a son who would kill him. Out of fear
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the marriage between Mr. and Mrs. Carter. The opening lines reveal some kind of discussion or quarrel‚ and though neither of the parts is shouting at the other‚ it is clear to the reader that the relationship has come to somewhat of a dead end. They discus the fact that the trip haven’t been as expected. Throughout the text‚ the problems in the relation-ship are revealed to the reader‚ showing how the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Carter is in danger. They live very separate lives and it seems as
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