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INTRODUCTION
Across the lands of Ancient Greece, two legendary figures stood between mortal man and the wrath of the gods: Hercules and Xena. Their stories of bravery and compassion were told by generations of storytellers.
In tribute to these great heroes, the Athens Academy of Performing Bards resolved to write down these classic tales for generations to come. Traveling the vast and often dangerous countryside, the AcademyÆs bards carefully recorded all the stories of Hercules and Xena they could find.
When Hera, queen of the gods, heard of the AcademyÆs library, she was furious. Bent on revenge, she created an evil fog that descended upon the Academy grounds, destroying the scrolls forever.
Now, determined to rebuild its library, the Academy has asked you, their finest student, to travel the lands and once again collect these important stories in the Hercules and Xena earning Adventure!
TO START THE ADVENTURE
After arriving at the entrance of the Athens Academy, you will see a podium where you are asked to enter your name. After entering your name, journey forward to meet your mentor and carefully listen to his instructions on how to help restore the Academy's scrolls.
When you reach the statues of Xena and Hercules, you will then choose which scroll you would like to restore and begin your journey across Greece.
Good luck, and may the gods be with you!
CONTROL PANEL SCROLL
Moving your cursor along the bottom of the screen will bring up the control panel scroll. From this you may exit the program, or choose a new name. Later, you will be able to view your earned videoclips by clicking on the scroll buttons.
OLYMPIA
Your first destination is the city of Olympia, home of the famous games. Here you will meet Tellus, a great storyteller and athlete. You must assist him as he competes in the athletic games for him to help you in your quest.
YOUR TASK:
Tellus will be competing in three events: wrestling, discus and running. Each event has 10 mathematical questions for you. Answer 5 out of the 10 correctly in each event to help him win. When you have helped him win all three events, Tellus will tell you the first part of your scroll's story.
THERMON
Thermon is home to Beatnikus, the Poetic Cyclops. Don't be afraid, never has a gentler creature existed. His poetry needs some work though, help him with his verse and he'll tell you the next part of the story you seek.
YOUR TASK:
Beatnikus has four different poems he needs you to complete. There are different types of poems so be sure to read the descriptions at the bottom before you begin. Then, drag the correct words from the bottom into the correct spots in the poem. When you think you have it right, click on Beatnikus' head at the bottom of the screen and he will tell you if you have done the poem correctly.
HINT: if the poem is not correctly completed, make sure to check the rhyming patterns along the side of the poem.
DELPHI
From Thermon, you will travel west to Delphi where you will unlock the treasures of Traekia's tomb. Two chambers keep you from reaching this Great Megaron. To pass through each chamber you must solve the puzzles on the doors before you. When you solve the last puzzle, Traekia will be sure to reward you for your efforts.
YOUR TASK:
The first door asks you to complete a tangram puzzle. You may need to turn the pieces clockwise to have them fit. To do this, click the piece once for each turn. On the second door you must match the objects on the turning knobs with the objects on the door. Pay attention to color and shape, the puzzle may be solved by just color, just shape, or maybe both.
DIMENI
The Temple at Dimeni Springs on the other end of a long maze is your destination where you'll collect the fourth part of your story.
YOUR TASK:
Enter the maze and find the scroll hanging on the wall. Read this scroll by clicking on it. Once you have read all about the mythological creature, you will be asked to answer questions about what you have read. Answer the questions correctly to make your way through the maze. Each time you answer a question correctly, you will be rewarded with a tile.
Once you reach the Temple, use these tiles to build an image of the mythological creature you have been learning about on the Temple wall. The Temple keeper will be forever in your debt.
CHIOS
From Dimeni you will travel down the docks to find Ariana, captain of the Island Mistress. To earn her tale of Hercules or Xena you must help her safely navigate her boat to the island of Chios, using Poseidon as a helpful guide.
YOUR TASK:
On the bottom of your screen you will find a selection of winds you will use to navigate her ship. Find Poseidon at the other side of the screen, then begin placing your winds at the points where her ship will need to change direction to avoid obstacles and reach Poseidon. When you have finished placing your winds, click GO. After you have completed the three day journey across the dangerous seas, Ariana will surely reward you with a tale. Fair winds to Chios!
HINT: Experiment by placing one wind directly in front of the boat and clicking GO. See what happens. If you get stuck bouncing between two winds, or just want to reset the boat back to the begining, click on the boat as it sails across the sea.
ISLAND TRADERS
Once you have proven your worth to Ariana, have her take you to the trading islands of Naxos, Mykonos and Delos. One of the island traders owns the final piece of your story, but it is up to you to figure out what trades need to be made to get it.
YOUR TASK:
At the beginning of the activity, Ariana will give you a list of items for you to trade. The first island you visit will have the sacred scroll you seek, but the proprietor want something of yours in return for it. Find you what he wants, then travel to the other islands and begin your exchanges.
HINT: get a pencil and paper and write down exactly what the trader asks for. This way you'll be sure to remember what you need to find.
ATHENS ACADEMY
With the last piece of the puzzle in your possession, it is now time for you to write down what you have learned and complete the scroll. Use the arrows on the left and right sides of the scroll to move through the pages. Click on the question marks in each box to receive your choice of words, then click on the word you want to go in that box. You can be silly or serious, there is no right or wrong. When you have finished a page, click on your mentor at the bottom left and he will read it to you.
When you have finished restoring the entire scroll, print it by clicking the parchment at the bottom right, then sign it and hang it on your wall.
Remember, there are four separate scrolls to restore. You will travel through the lands four times to learn the scroll stories you need. Each time you travel through the lands, the activities will get harder. Have fun!
PRINTING
The Athens Academy Scroll Activity has a parchment icon at the bottom right of the screen which can be clicked on to print out pictures. All activities will print in color, if a color printer is available.
Please make sure that your printer is configured properly before printing.
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