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Ramayana Worksheet

1. How was the epic transmitted?

It was written in Sanskrit in the form of a poem. (Beniretto: it was oral tradition for hundreds of years before)

2. How is the hero's pedigree mythically established?

3. What calls the hero to take action?

When Rama's wife, Sita, was captured by Ravana, Rama had to save her.

4. What tests does the hero have to endure?

5. What are the qualities of a hero revealed during the tests?

He is brave, devoted, and courageous.

6. Who are the hero’s helpers?

Rama has animal helpers including a monkey tribe and he also has Jatayu, Hanuman, and Laxmana as helpers.

7. Where does the hero's power come from?

8. What does the hero accomplish?

Rama gets Sita back and kills Ravana. And he then rules Ayodhya for many years.

"All answers taken from Ramayana packet and Rama (paperback comic book)"

Identify:

Rama - Seventh incarnation of Vishnu, represents an ideal man, carries a bow and arrow representing readiness to destroy evil and protect righteousness.

Laxmana - Symbolizes ideal of sacrifice, leaves wife and palace life behind to assist Rama in exile.

Sita - Symbolizes ideal daughter, wife, mother, queen. Represents all that is great and noble in womanhood. Rama's wife. An incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.

Bharata - Rama's brother, son of Queen Kaikeyi. Rules Ayodhya in Rama's name when Rama was exiled.

Ravana - 10 headed king of Lanka who kidnapped Sita. Mightiest king on Earth at the time. Gifted with supernatural powers.

Jatayu - Vulture who gave his life trying to save Sita from Ravana.

Hanuman - Leader of the monkey tribe allied with Rama. Obtained magical powers because his father was the god of the wind.

All IDs taken from Ramayana Packet

1,3,5,6,8-Sydney Moye ID-Philip Kensinger 2,4,7-Caroline Sasser