Opener: Quotables | Spartan Views on Archers

• Another [Spartan], ​mortally wounded by an arrow, said, as his life was ebbing away, "I am not troubled because I must die, but because my death comes at the hands of a womanish archer, and before I have accomplished anything." 

-Sayings of Spartans, Plutarch-

• Why do you think Spartans had a negative view of archers?   

Lesson: Biological Warfare in Ancient Times 

• • I. Worksheet: Complete the "Biological Warfare in Ancient Times with Adrienne Mayor" worksheet.

Closing: Comparing Ideals | Achilles vs. Hector

• Watch the video "Why We Remember the Achilles vs. Hector Fight." [ link ⬅️ ]

• That's it.  It's a good video so just enjoy it.

Opener: Establishing a Common Understanding | The Hero's Journey

• What do you think of when you hear the phrase "The Hero's Journey"?

• Consider Star Wars, Pan's Labrinth, or The Lord of the Rings

Lesson: Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey

• I. Worksheet: Complete the "Myths and Heroes" worksheet.

Closing: Interviewing the Author | Campbell and The Hero with a Thousand Faces

• Watch "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" interview [ Link ⬅️] (3:11 mins)

• What is the Hero with a Thousand Faces?

It is the first day of presentations.  

You are among the bravest students this year.  Going first.  Leading by example.  I salute you.

It is the second day of presentations.

I respect that you have such a fond regard for second place.  This class appreciates the importance of silver.