Category: | Our Mythical Childhood Survey

David Pike

Greek Mythology Stories for Kids (Series, Book 2): Mythical Creatures of Greek Myths

The book offers three stories that involve mythological animals: Pegasus and the disappearance of Calliope; The Griffin and the Athenian princess of Ilissus (Orithyia) and Chiron and Heracles' poisoned arrow. At the end of each story, there is a shorter explanation of the mythical creature (Pegasus, Griffin, Centaurs): their origin, way of life, related myth and some examples of reception (for example, it is noted that the Griffin is mentioned in Percy Jackson and Harry Potter series).The fi(...)

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YEAR: 2018

COUNTRY: United States of America

TAGS: Boreas Calliope Centaurs Chiron/Cheiron Erato Griffins Heracles / Herakles Muses Nephele Pegasus Poseidon Prometheus

June Epstein , Marjorie Howden

The Nine Muses: Five Plays for Ages 11 to 13

A playscript about Ancient Greece that brings classical composers to Mount Olympus for child performers and audiences. Includes plans for stage setting, notes on costume and props and a list of classical music to be performed during the performance. “Suggestions for original work” at the end of the play include dramatisations of one of the old Greek myths and writing a dialogue between two famous poets, painters or musicians. The prologue of The Nine Muses summarises the play&rs(...)

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YEAR: 1951

COUNTRY: Australia

TAGS: Ancient Greek clothing Ancient Greek interests Apollo Calliope Clio Erato Euterpe Greek Gods Greek theatre Hermes Melpomene Polymnia Terpischore Thalia The Nine Muses Urania