The Emergence of the Hero – Zeus -12 Basic Characteristics
The hero . . . .
1. has special or unusual parents – gods, kings, queens
2. almost dies in child birth
3. raised in obscurity often by foster parents
4. has a guide or mentor who prepares him for his destiny
5. has special powers
6. uses weakness as a disguise
7. achieves great victories
8. marries a princess or royal woman (or goddess)
9. is attracted to other women
10. suffers a major tragedy for which he blames himself
11. dies an unjust death
12. is taken up with the immortals
On line find the Adventures of Superman tv series starring George Reeves. Look up season 1, episode 1, “Superman on Earth” Write a brief essay (2-3 pages) identifying all of the hero characteristics in the episode. Superman has been on television in one form or another basically since 1952. Why do you think that is?
Cronos and Zeus – the Birth of the Gods -Poseidon, Hades, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite
the Fates – Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos – Do we have free will?
Finish reading Frankenstein
