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MIGHTIEST OF MORTALS |
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ACTIVITIES:
1. In what ways was Heracles the same as that of ordinary people, and in what ways was he different? Write a paragraph showing these comparisons and contrasts.
2. Name some other heroes and heroines, both real and imaginary, who performed feats of courage and power like Heracles. Explain how they were heroes in a paragraph.
3. Heracles was successful in completing some terrible tasks. Invent another labor for him. Try to make it even more unusual or difficult than the ones described in the book. Draw pictures and write a story about how a Heracles completes your task.
4. Take a survey of your classmates to find out who their heroes and heroines are. Ask them to think of historical figures and people alive today, as well as imaginary characters from stories. Sports figures can certainly be included, too.
