It's one of the 8 tales of stories in greek mythology. I hope my presentation helps you.

1. Baucis andBaucis and
PhilemonPhilemon
The story of
Baucis and Philemon
By: Ramos, Zimon G.
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3. Baucis and Philemon
• Jupiter and Mercury
disguised as poor
travelers went to see if
the people of Phrygia
were hospitable
• No one would take
them in
• Baucis and Philemon
welcomed them into
their home

4. Baucis and Philemon
• Despite being very
poor, the old couple
fed their guests the
best they had
• Surprisingly, the wine
pitcher never emptied
• They began to suspect
their guests were gods
• They tried to kill their
only goose as a better
meal

5. Baucis and Philemon
• Jupiter and Mercury
reveal their identity
• They were pleased
with the hospitality of
the old couple
• Destroyed the village
and its wicked people
• Turned their humble
home into a temple

6. Baucis and Philemon
• Baucis and Philemon’s wish was to never be
separated; when they died they became a linden
and an oak tree that grew from the same trunk.

7. SimilaritiesSimilarities
 Beauty & the BeastBeauty & the Beast
 The old women asking forThe old women asking for
his hospitality and shehis hospitality and she
would give him a rose.would give him a rose.
 Denied her offer and wasDenied her offer and was
punished for the way shepunished for the way she
was treated.was treated.

8. The EndThe End