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Problems with my boys and Ancient Greece studies…
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Oh absolutely Alice, communication through writing can be very difficult at times! I do agree that at times children must be obedient and just learn certain material. But honestly I’m okay with not going over extensively the gods/goddeses with them. They understand that the people of ancient greece believed in them and that they worshiped them. That is enough. I don’t think that they need to know all the myths and legends. We will study the culture and the other parts of the history of greece. They can learn about their dress, foods they ate, the way they made their living etc. We’ll also studies the rulers/battles.
I don’t think you came across as harsh Alice. Thank you again!!
Blessings,
Carrie
I think it would be fine to skip it if they aren’t ready for it.
But I also think you should think about why you are studying ancient mythology at all. As some said, there may be poeple put there who believe this stuff. But I don’t think you are likely to meet them. It is, fortunately, not a big thing these days.
The reasons I would give for studying ancient myths are:
1. Because they form the background of a lot of later western thought and references.
2. Because the Greek myths (and others probably but I am most familiar with the Greek) teach us not about gods but about ourselves. I am always amazed when I read them how human the gods are. All human foibles are there. And as we read them we can think about how these weaknesses appear in our own lives so as to avoid them.
Nebby, I totally concur! I can think of SO many important examples of Greek myths that are essential to cultural literacy — “Herculean strength,” “caught between Scylla and Charybdus,” “he’s the man with the golden touch,” “a Trojan horse,” “a Cassandra,” “an Adonis,” “what a narcissist,” “he carries the weight of the world on his shoulders,” “it’s my Achilles’ heel,” “opened Pandora’s box,” “a siren song,” “he was fleeced,” etc.
Nebby & Sanveann, very interesting statements – never thought of Greek myths as being essential to cultural literacy – but I see your point.
Csmamma, this site has a bunch of pages that discuss where you’ll find mythology referenced in everything from the names of the planets to businesses and sports teams: http://thanasis.com/modern/
This site has more info, as well: http://www.myths-and-mythology.com/articles/mythology-impact/impact-greek-mythology-.php
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