The study of mythology is important for a variety of reasons. Mythology holds the key to the understanding of the religions and philosophies of the ancient world. It provides the earliest definitive literary record of the ideals, motives, and manners of the ancients. Just as importantly, the knowledge of myths enhances the appreciation of the literature and art of the classical and modern periods.

The objective of this book is to introduce students to various mythologies and to give them a better understanding of the ancient cultures from which the mythologies sprang. It is also intended that the increased knowledge will better enable students to understand and appreciate the many allusions to mythology with which they come in contact in their academic and leisure lives.

The self-directed activities emphasize higher-level thinking skills and the activities have been keyed to Bloom’s taxonomy for your convenience. Although not so marked, other higher level skills, such as fluency, originality, and risk-taking, are also encouraged.

You and your students will enjoy your trip back in time to these ancient worlds! Students learn about myths and how they help us understand the cultures in which they grew. Mythologies of the ancient Greeks, ancient Romans, ancient Egyptians, Norse, and others are included. The teacher’s edition contains quizzes and tests, background information, a crossword, answers, and more.

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Grades 5–12.