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Anthony Horowitz - 'The Gorgon's Head'

Anthony Horowitz - 'The Gorgon's Head'
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  • Anthony Horowitz - 'The Gorgon's Head'
  • Duration: 02:35
  • A dramatised version of a classic Greek myth told by Anthony Horowitz. Perseus approaches Medusa's cave, passing figures turned to stone. Instead of looking at Medusa, he uses the reflection on his shield to help him slay the monster. This clip has subtitles available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    Literacy

       Topic:

    Stories: Myths, Legends, Parables and Fables

  • Keywords: Athena, Perseus, Gorgon, Medusa, reflection, fiction, writing, story, subtitled
Ideas for use in class
  • Can be used as a model for the writing of an effective scene from a myth, including the use of adjectives, adverbs and powerful verbs. Can also be used: - As a vehicle for the writing of descriptions in stories - To discuss key features of myths for example 'good and evil', 'beautiful and ugly' - To discuss the plot structures, style and characters in myths
Background details
  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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