Greek Myths and Heroes
History · Ancient Greece & Rome · conceptual
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
What mastery looks like
- 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
Check your understanding
Could Greek Myths and Heroes 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?
Prerequisites
Required first