Myths are used to tell how things in the world began, and were written before recorded history, as we now know it. Myths are different from legends because legends are usually based on historical events. Discuss the story with the class. B. Discuss students response in class. Possible answers for handout B. 1.
Fire gives warmth, it is the start of technology, farming, industry, transportation, and war.
Discuss connections between making tools, heating homes, fueling cars, trains, and airplanes. Prometheus might have been trying to prove superior power and intelligence. He might have been challenging authority, and a victory over Zeus might have given him the respect of man. Discuss brains, strength, athletic ability, wealth, good looks, intellect, etc. Discuss sports heroes, movie and TV heroes, political heroes, etc. 4.