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    Research the histories of words that come from Greek myths. List the modern usage of it (sometimes the base word is turned into a phrase, etc.) speculate on the meaning of the modern-day expression - when it is said today, what does it mean?

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    The Influence of Mythology on Language 1. Research the histories of words that come from Greek myths.

    Briefly explain their origins (the stories/characters/etc) and then list the modern usage of it (sometimes the base word is turned into a phrase, etc.). 2. Then, speculate on the meaning of the modern-day expression when it is said today, what does it mean? Words/Phrase to know: Achilles heel Atlas Hercules Labyrinth Midas Pan Procrustes Sisyphus Tantalus Titans

    The Influence of Mythology on Language 3. Research the histories of words that come from Greek myths. Briefly explain their origins (the stories/characters/etc) and then list the modern usage of it (sometimes the base word is turned into a phrase, etc.). 4. Then, speculate on the meaning of the modern-day expression when it is said today, what does it mean? Words/Phrase to know: Achilles heel Atlas Hercules Labyrinth Midas Pan Procrustes Sisyphus Tantalus Titans

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