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Mythology when teaching Ancient History?
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My 3rd grader and I are starting this year’s study of Ancient History (SCM modules 1-3) and I realized while planning the Greek unit the issue of mythology/ancient polythesitic religions. Do you cover this part? I think it may be interesting to learn about, but I don’t want to get ideas in her head of worshipping/believing in any God but Christ. Any idea of resources/books I can use to cover the history and culture of these places while staying true to our faith? am I completely missing something? Thanks for being patient with me in my first year! 🙂
Blessings
~Kate
I have blogged on this:
http://lettersfromnebby.wordpress.com/2011/07/22/why-when-and-how-to-study-ancients
The short version is we did do the myths and gods. My kids were never confused and saw on their own how silly it would be to believe in gods like the Greeks had.
Nebby
We did the same as Nebby without any confusion for our kids. Ours are 11, 8, 5 and 2. We studied greeks 4 years ago. Dd11 just read two books by rosemary sutcliff re Greece. She’s greatly enjoyed them, but again no confusion with truth here.
I think the danger comes when we delve so deeply into the stories of mythology that our children get to know them as well or better than Scripture. For some reason, mythology can hold a fascination for people. So I guess I would caution that we keep a proper proportion in our curriculum.
You can read about my approach to mythology in modules 1-3 in a little article in the beginning of the history handbooks for those modules. Even if you don’t have the handbook, you can read the article in the free sample downloads.
I have to admit that my one ds loves mythology. I’ve discussed it with him on several occasions. He absolutely knows they’re just stories, and can’t imagine how anyone would believe such things to be true, but he enjoys them because he’s a boy who has a fondness for action, adventure, etc, (Like most boys!). He also loves the Bible and tells me it’s exciting. And THAT he knows is true. So I’m in the ‘go ahead and learn about it’ camp, but be aware of how your children are taking it. I think you’ll probably know if you need to pull back from it at all or have a discussion with your child. I will continue to keep an eye on my ds to make sure he is keeping things in perspective. Another great thing about homeschooling! I’m right here to pull on the reigns if needed.
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