Clash of the Titans

Please watch the movie in class and answer the following questions regarding the film and Greek mythology. Publish your answers in a blog entry titled: “Clash of the Titans”.

1) Who are the Titans?

The Titans are the parents of the twelve Olympians.

2) Are the any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing (Eg. Lightning bolts)? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?

Yes. It is the eagle appeared in the movie when Zeus was having a conversation with Hades. It was also a transformation from Zeus. 

3) Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?

Yes, but the Poseidon isn’t one of the main characters in the movie. 

4) Are any of the characters, in the movie, related (Eg. a mother or father, wife or husband, brother or sister) to your Greek myth? If so, how?

Yes. The Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympians. He’s brother of Zeus and Hades.

5) Is their a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?

No.

6) How is Medusa killed? Does your Greek character have a weakness?

Medusa was killed by Perseus by using the Olympian sword to cut her head off.

Yes. Poseidon is moody and warlike. He gets angry easily and once he does, he’ll cause massive damages like tsunami and earthquakes.

7) Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.