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= Welcome to __Godspace__ A social networking website for Greek Gods, Goddesses, and other Mystical Dieties = We're bringing 2000 BCE to the 21st Century by constructing a myspace/facebook page for your chosen Ancient Greek Diety!

How?

1. Research
You and your partner will research your Greek god/goddess (insert obligatory groan/whine here) and find out as much about him/her/it as you possibly can. You will need to read myths, check out historical texts, examine ancient and modern artistic renderings, find songs, youtube videos, and just generally sleuth around. While you may use any website your little heart desires, here are some valuable ones to get you started:

[|Encyclopedia Mythica] [|Mythweb]


 * Keep track of your sources so that you can insert citations at the bottom of your page!**

2. Construct your page: Content
Here is a list of the minimum things to include on your page. Feel free to do more than this! For example, you can include fake 'wall' posts, AIM conversations, diary entries, poetry, games. Remember--you are writing from the 1st person perspective (meaning, from the actual perspective of your god/goddess). Write in his/her voice! Use slang/word choice that he/she might use if he/she existed today. Be creative and have fun!


 * a. Names and Aliases--**What are you known as in other languages? Any nicknames?
 * b. Origin--**Who are your parents? Where did you come from? Tell the myth of your birth.
 * c. Current Residence/Realm--**Obviously, you vacation on Mt. Olympos, but where in the world do you live year-round? Include latitude and longitude. Why do you love living here?
 * d. Claims to Fame--**Tell the tale of at least 2 myths in which you make an appearance.
 * e. Current Popularity--**Where are you found in current cultural allusions?
 * f. Superpowers--**What makes you a god? What are your powers and symbols?
 * g. Music--**What music do you listen to? Include at least 5 songs/bands
 * h. Movies--**Favorites? Include at least 3 movies or TV shows.
 * i. Friends--**Who is on your friends list? Who have you blocked from your website?
 * j. Interests--**Go wild! Discuss sports, hobbies, favorite foods, likes/dislikes, favorite holidays, personality, etc.
 * k. AIM name and Email--**make it up!

3. Construct your page: Flair
Here is a list of the minimum things to include on your page. Again, feel free to do more than this! For example, instead of finding youtube clips of depictions of your god/goddess, make your own!


 * a. Pictures**--Include at least 2 paintings/photos depicting you **Remember to cite these! No citations = plagiarism**
 * b. Video**--Imbed at least 1 video containing you, or some aspect of your personality and interests

4. Miscellaneous Debris
You must include all of the criteria above in order to earn a 'B'. To earn an 'A', you should go above and beyond the bare minimum requirements--be aware of the layout and appearance of your page, your style and voice in writing, and adhere to the rules of grammar and spelling. An 'A' project will be completed with diligence, effort, and enthusiasm.

If you do not include citations at the bottom of your page and underneath the videos and pictures, you will earn an 'F'. Citation information can be found on our course Moodle site. If you have questions--Ask for Help!! That is why we're here.