Creation Myth Writing Assignment

							Monster Myth Writing Assignment
Mythology
Maynard

Write an original monster myth using the monster or fabulous creature you created. The myth
can be about how the monster was created or simply an adventure involving the monster. The
monster may be the main character or be the antagonist for some hero to battle. Feel free to
include your monster in the world and characters of Greek mythology or create an entirely
original setting.

Your myth may be in the form of poetry or prose, but the length should be reasonable. Do not
simply write a few sentences, but do not overdo it either. Look at the examples you have been
given both in your text and in the handouts as a guideline.

Make the final copy of your myth legible and eye-appealing. Make a sincere attempt to improve
the quality of your presentation based on your previous work on the creation and explanatory
myths. Consider alternative forms of presentation.

This assignment will be included in the Writing Assignments category, which is 20% of your
overall grade, and will be included in your Mythology Portfolio in the second section.

Monster Myth Grading Rubric

   The myth is an original work
   The myth contains the same monster from the Create Your Own Monster assignment.
   The length is reasonable—not too short or inordinately long.
   The final copy is legible.
   The final copy is eye-appealing with a sincere attempt to improve the quality of presentation
    based on previous work