Many faces Of The Hero: Odysseus, Theseus and Jason (Ancient Greek & Roman Resource Series)

A hero is a mortal who performs deeds remarkable enough to live on after his death and to become a criterion of excellence against which to judge one's own life. Ancient heroes stand out in the crowd and exhibit characteristics that permit comparison with modern heroes. This teacher resource presents the "many faces" of the hero from birth to apotheosis in well-defined units that encourage critical thinking and self-study on the part of the student.