Cupid and Psyche Mythology Discussion

Aug 19, 2024

Lecture Notes from Ms. Pam

Introduction

  • Beautiful language and passionate literature
  • Activity: Draw a heart and write to the person you cherish
  • Question: Does love live without trust?

Mythology of Cupid and Psyche

General Information

  • Narrated by Alvin D. Mangawang
  • From the myth "The Golden Ass" by Apuleius

Characters

  • Psyche: The most beautiful among the king's three daughters
  • Venus: Goddess of beauty, envious of Psyche
  • Cupid: Son of Venus, fell in love with Psyche

Story

  1. Venus' Anger

    • Venus was angered by Psyche's growing beauty
    • She ordered Cupid to betray Psyche's love

  2. Cupid's Love for Psyche

    • Cupid fell in love with Psyche
    • Cupid's true identity was kept a secret

  3. Psyche's Trial

    • Psyche was influenced by her sisters and doubted her husband
    • She attempted to see Cupid's face (breaking her promise)
    • Cupid left due to Psyche's disobedience

  4. Regret and Trial

    • Psyche journeyed to find Cupid
    • Faced Venus' challenges:
      • Sort grains of different kinds
      • Obtain golden fleece from dangerous sheep
      • Fetch black water from the black waterfall
      • Get beauty from Roserpeny

  5. Reunion

    • Cupid rescued Psyche from Venus' torment
    • Psyche became immortal through Ambrosia
    • Their love prevailed despite the trials

What is Mythology?

  • The science or study of myths
  • A literary work related to gods and goddesses
  • Narrates adventures and heroism

Questions and Answers

  1. Why was Venus angry with Psyche?
    • She thought that Psyche surpassed her beauty
  2. Why did Cupid hide his identity?
    • To gauge if Psyche would love him
  3. What is learned from the story?
    • The importance of trust in a relationship

Word Structure

  • Simple: Root word only (e.g., spouse)
  • With Affix: Root word and affix (e.g., sadness)
  • Repeated: Repeated syllables (e.g., loathsome)
  • Compound: Combined words (e.g., wedding attire)

Exercise

  • Identify the structure of words in the story
  • "Psyche is admired by all people"

Conclusion

  • Cooperation is crucial in learning
  • Don't worry, we'll learn and understand together
  • Music