In the Symposium and Protagoras , the people in Plato's dialogues re-work traditional Greek myths about the origins of human beings to suit their philosophical discussions. In the Iliad , Zeus rules the Olympians while Agamemnon leads the Greek forces at Troy. Compare and contrast their ways of ruling and the outcomes of their actions. Using Hesiod's Works and Days and Theogony , Homer's Iliad , and the Homeric Hymn to Demeter , outline the Greek mythical conception of death and the afterlife. Discuss the role of guests, gifts, and friendship with strangers in Homer's Odyssey .
Many Greek tales tell of a single male killing a dangerous monster.