Step 1. Reading
In this step, you will read two different myths about Polyphemus, the Cyclops. These works have different purposes: The Odyssey is an epic poem which recounts Odysseus' long journey home from the war with Troy. Theocritus writes shorter poems of the kind that deal thematically with the quiet life of shepherds.
Read the passages below, and answer the study questions. You can select and copy the questions into a Word document, then answer them and print out your answers to bring to class.