ChironandAchilles

Learning from Myth

The Greek myths tell of a legendary tutor who lived in a mountain cave. His name was Chiron, and he was a centaur. All the parents wanted their little heroes ...
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Icarus-TedEd

TED Ed Video on Icarus and Daedalus by Amy Adkins

In mythological ancient Greece, Icarus flew above Crete on wings made from wax and feathers, defying the laws of man and nature. To witnesses on the ground, he looked like ...
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Why Teach Mythology?

The teaching of mythology provides many varied benefits to students of all ages.  Students come in contact with a variety of world cultures while comparing those cultures to their own.  ...
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The Pentatonic Lyre

It's said the lyre was invented by the infant Hermes on the day he was born. Orpheus played his lyre so beautifully even the rocks would dance. Songs were everywhere ...
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apollo

Music. Art. Adventure.

Music. Art. Adventure. These are more than just fun. They are what make me who I am. Every day I wake up early and move the Sun across the sky ...
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SofiaZarabouka-EVGE

Sofia honored by the Greek Design and Illustration Awards

In recognition of her contribution to the arts, Sofia Zarabouka was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the 2015 Greek Design and Illustration Awards. Sofia has become well-known through ...
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Myths and legends as ‘models for a way of life’

Children should be taught myths and legends at school because they are "models for a way of life", teaching them values and virtue by stealth. Kevin Crossley-Holland argued stories such as ...
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King-Minos

Meet King Minos

I am Minos, ruler of the glorious Minoan kingdom From my island I command the seas All kingdoms pay a horrible tribute to me: Their finest youths they give for ...
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Heroes at Play

This black-figure vase (c. 6th century BCE) by Attic painter Exekias shows the Greek hero Achilles beating Ajax at the game known as pebbles. Game play has been with us ...
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minoan-octopus

Hello world!

Welcome to Ithacan Mythologies. This is our first post. Stay tuned for news from the ancient gods ...
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