History // Ancient Greece & Rome

Greek Myths and Heroes

Retell at least one Greek myth involving a hero and a monster — such as Theseus and the Minotaur in the labyrinth, Heracles (Hercules) and the lion, or Perseus and Medusa — and understand that these were stories ancient Greeks told to explain the world and teach lessons

Ages
5 to 7
Type
Concept
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Quick check

Could the learner tell you the story of a Greek hero like Theseus fighting the Minotaur or Heracles fighting the lion, and explain why the Greeks told these stories?

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What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Retell a Greek myth naming the hero, the monster, and what happened
  • Explain that myths were stories the ancient Greeks told to make sense of the world
  • Describe what made a Greek hero brave or clever in the story

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  • Greek gods & Mount OlympusRequired

    Ancient Greece & Rome // Ages 5 to 7

    Hero myths reference the gods (Heracles is Zeus's son, Athena helps Perseus)

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Greek Myths and Heroes

Ages 5 to 7 // Concept

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  • Troy: Myth or History?Required

    Ancient Greece & Rome // Ages 11 to 13

    Trojan War is the most famous Greek myth — must know Greek myths first

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