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The Influence and Stories of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology encompasses the ancient Greek stories and teachings about their gods, heroes, and the nature of the world. Through oral tradition and artistic representations, these myths explained natural phenomena, guided moral...
The Touring Teacher
Pandora's Box | Exploring Greek Mythology
It is Lesson Five of the Greek Mythology Lesson Series! In this Lesson Video, we look at a Myth that has been used in both Greek and Roman Mythology. Pandora’s Box is a tale of sadness, trickery, and hope. Your students will be doing...
The Touring Teacher
Odysseus And The Cyclops | Exploring Greek Mythology
We are all set with our second Greek Mythology Lesson Video. This Lesson is all about Odysseus and the Cyclops. We hear the myth, and then we get to look at the science behind what it would be like to have one eye, like a cyclops! Your...
The Touring Teacher
Theseus And The Minotaur | Exploring Greek Mythology
It is Lesson Three of our Greek Mythology Series, and we meet a very interesting creature called a Minotaur. This lesson looks at a well known story about two rivalling places, and a man who shows great bravery. This lesson teaches about...
The Touring Teacher
Arachne The Weaver | Exploring Greek Mythology
Have you ever wondered why a spider spins a web? Well, this Lesson Video tells a tale of why modesty is key, and then leads to an exciting Art Lesson. This Art Lesson will have your learners practising their fine motor skills, a calm...
Easy Languages
Your Favorite Ancient Greek Myth | Easy Greek 60
Your Favorite Ancient Greek Myth | Easy Greek 60
Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
The Touring Teacher
Greek Mythology For Kids: Pandora's Box
When Prometheus went behind Almighty Zeus' back and gave Humankind fire, he was punished in an interesting and unique way. His brother was given a wife named Pandora, and as a wedding present, Zeus offered them an intriguing gift. Find...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. While his violation of the sacred hospitality tradition greatly angered the gods, it...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Pandora's box - Iseult Gillespie
Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire. The gods gave her gifts of language, craftsmanship and emotion. From Zeus she received two gifts: the trait of curiosity and a heavy box screwed tightly...
Clarendon Learning
Constellations for Kids | Learn about the types of constellations, their names, and how to find them
In this video we learn all about constellations for kids. At night we can see thousands of stars and scientists long ago figured out that the stars line up in recognizable patterns. The patterns form shapes of people, animals, and...
TED-Ed
The Greek Myth of Talos, the First Robot
A short video introduces viewers to the Greek myth of Talos, the first robot. The story also connects Talos to the myth of Jason, Medea, and the argonauts.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Prometheus
Have the foresight to include a short video on the story of Prometheus in a study of Greek mythology. Viewers discover why Prometheus is an inspiration for novelists, poets, dramatists, as well as the Olympic flame.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Greek myths take center stage in a short video that not only revisits the of tragic fates of Daedalus and his son Icarus, but also explains the roles King Minos, his wife Pasiphae, and the Minotaur played in a cautionary tale of human...
TED-Ed
Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
Take a fascinating look into the many ways in which music played an absolutely integral role in the culture of ancient Greece. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the common medium through which all core disciplines were taught and...
TED-Ed
The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
Don't look back! Introduce viewers to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a short video that recounts the tale of the young poet and his love.
TED-Ed
The Myth of King Midas and His Golden Touch
Go beyond the usual retelling of the myth of King Midas and his golden touch with a video that reveals the story of the rogue ruler's unusual ears.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Cupid and Psyche
What does it mean to love? Is true love possible? Transformative? The myth of Cupid and Psyche asks readers to ponder these questions as does a short video that retells the classic tale.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth
Viewers learn about Echtrai, an Irish myth genre, with the retelling of the myth of Oisin and his visit with Niamh to Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth.
TED-Ed
The Egyptian Myth of Isis and the Seven Scorpions
You don't step on Superman's cape, and you don't slam the door in the face of an old woman flanked by seven giant scorpions! Find out why in a short retelling of an Egyptian myth about Isis.
Crash Course
What Is Myth? Crash Course World Mythology #1
What are myths, what purpose do they serve, and how do they differ from other types of stories? Scholars watch a 13-minute video to explore an interesting topic in-depth. The video, which is the first in the Crash Course World Mythology...
TED-Ed
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
Travel with Jason and the Argonauts in a short, animated TEDEd video that recounts the adventures of the crew as they journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Sisyphus
Having an eagle eat your liver sounds like a form of cruel and unusual punishment. As explained in an interesting video lesson, it's nothing compared to the punishments doled out in "The Myth of Sisyphus." A summary introduces the...
TED-Ed
Everything You Need to Know to Read Homer's "Odyssey"
Was there really a guy named Homer? Was the Odyssey written by one man or many? Are the stories original or a retelling of well-known myths? It may not contain all the information that viewers need to know about The Odyssey but this...
TED-Ed
The Myth of Arachne and Athena
The tale of Arachne is spun for viewers of a short video that details the fate of the beautiful, vain, young spinner who challenged Athena and was caught in the web of her arrogance.