Read, Summarize, and React to “Philemon and Baucis in Ovid’s Metamorphoses” by Alan H. Griffin

Choose one image from those supplied and support your assertion using the text from the story that it is the most true to Ovid’s version.

Read either Genesis 18 or 10 in the bible and create a T-chart with the comparisons and contrasts (WITH LINE NUMBERS) from each story.

In an essay, using the interactions between the couple as well as with the gods and their neighbors, discuss how the myth “Baucis and Philemon” exemplifies piety.

Write your own ALAP (As literally as possible) translation of Baucis and Philemon

Illustrate the story in either a mural format or frame format (minimum of 9 slides) and describe each item in the work in original English or Latin Prose

Using reputable sites concerning ancient Roman recipes, pick one item and make it for the class. (See “More Reading”)

Search and Find the modern representation (or ancient representation) of Baucis’ preparation for dinner and bring 3 items to class that correspond convincingly.

Find three other people who will collaborate with you. Write, prepare, and present a play that uses the storyline and themes of “Baucis and Philemon.”