Students can use this worksheet to break down a Greek myth by identifying six common elements and describing how they appear in the text.

Let’s think about what all Greek myths have in common. Even though each myth is different, they share some key parts or “elements.” Here are six things you’ll find in almost every Greek myth:

1. Gods or Goddesses – Powerful beings who control nature, emotions, or human life.
2. Heroes or Mortals – Regular people (or half-god, half-human) who go on adventures or face big challenges.
3. A Problem or Conflict – Something goes wrong — maybe someone gets cursed, a monster appears, or a god gets angry.
4. A Journey or Quest – The hero has to travel somewhere, fight something, or complete a task.
5. Magic or Supernatural Events – Things that can’t happen in real life, like turning into an animal, flying, or talking statues.
6. A Lesson or Moral – At the end, there’s usually a message about bravery, pride, love, or consequences.

Now, pick one Greek myth you’ve read — for example, “Perseus and Medusa” or “Theseus and the Minotaur.” Then fill in the table by writing how each of those six elements shows up in that story.

For example, if your myth is “Perseus and Medusa”:

- Gods or Goddesses → Athena helps Perseus with tools and advice.
- Heroes or Mortals → Perseus is the brave young man who takes on the mission.
- A Problem or Conflict → He must kill Medusa, whose gaze turns people to stone.
- A Journey or Quest → He travels far to find her lair.
- Magic or Supernatural Events → He uses a mirrored shield and winged sandals.
- A Lesson or Moral → Courage and cleverness can overcome even the scariest monsters.

You can do this for any Greek myth! Just match each element to what happens in your chosen story.

Final Answer:
The six common elements in Greek myths are:
1. Gods or Goddesses
2. Heroes or Mortals
3. A Problem or Conflict
4. A Journey or Quest
5. Magic or Supernatural Events
6. A Lesson or Moral

To complete the worksheet, choose one Greek myth you’ve read and write how each of these six elements appears in that specific story.