What does it mean to love? Is true love possible? Transformative? The myth of Cupid and Psyche asks readers to ponder these questions as does a short video that retells the classic tale.

Concepts

greek mythology, mythology, creation myths, mythological characters

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils watch the video out of class, read the two versions of the myth, record questions, and then return for discussion
• Have individuals craft an essay in which the compare and contrast the various version of the myth
• The the myth to introduce the concept of allegory and have groups consider what the concepts the characters represent

Classroom Considerations

• Preview the video to determine if the images are appropriate for your classroom

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to other versions of the tale, and a discussion question

Cons

• None