Participate Task: Mythology

I think it can be so much fun (especially for children) to create their own endings, characters, mythological creatures, etc. in relation to stories. Not only are there clear benefits like having fun while learning and being imaginative, but it takes the stigma and idea away that authors have to be older or extremely educated. We are all writers, readers, and thinkers and we all have a valuable voice! This is just one of the reasons why I feel this activity/assignment to create my own mythological character is so awesome!

Regarding this task and my mythological character, my character’s name is “Metanoiems.” The Greek word “Metanoia” essentially means “change” or “change of heart.” I wanted to create this character because I thought it would be different to create a character that can see various situations from everyone’s different perspectives. This makes my character very empathetic, understanding, and open-minded, especially when there is conflict or change in the world. Then, the second part of the name (or the last three letters being the “e”,”m”, and “s”) are for my name Emma and my last name starts with an S.

Since I have noticed that many Greek gods/goddesses or champions like “Zeus,” “Artemis,” and “Odysseus” end in an “s,” I decided to make my name end in this letter too. Plus, some of my friends call me “Em” and I am usually referred to as “Emma S.” in classes as my name is very popular.

Going back to the meaning behind the name “Metanoiems,” I am easily affected my others’ emotions and feelings and I am very empathetic and, I would like to think, open-minded about things. So, being able to see things from another person’s perspective, while difficult at times, is a strong point of mine. I thought I would elevate this trait and make my mythological character even better at this. (Another cool aspect of this assignment for children is that it makes them think about themselves, their identity, and their unique strengths and what they are really good at).

The so called phenomenon that I control as Metanoiems is helping other people during a time of change. Change is inevitable, as we all know, but I help to soothe and comfort others during changing times (partly because I understand them).

I got my superpower many years ago from the Trojan War (relating to Odysseus) and have had it ever since. I used it during the war to see everyone’s perspective and it became my “superpower”/great ability. This special ability I have makes me well known, and mortals always look to me for guidance, support, and help during difficult changes and adjustments. Because I love children, too, (both my mythological character and I) I help new students, young children who are attending school for the first time, and even (for example) children who are transitioning to middle school from elementary school. Overall, I am a very kind and helpful mythological character and I love what I do! It gives me great joy to help others.