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# Greek Myths and Heroes

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

Subject: History · Area: Ancient Greece & Rome · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/greek-myths-and-heroes-mt_PhIZNl2230

## Ready when they can

- 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

## Lesson: Heroes and Monsters of Greek Myths

Long ago, Greeks told special stories called myths. Myths were not true, but people loved them. Myths helped explain things, like storms or the stars. Myths also taught lessons about being brave.

**Example.** In one myth, a hero named Theseus fought a monster. The monster was called the Minotaur. It had a bull's head and a man's body. The Minotaur lived in a maze called a labyrinth. Theseus went inside to find it. He held a string so he could find his way back. Theseus fought hard and beat the Minotaur. Then he followed his string back outside.

*(drawing: First he entered the maze, then fought the Minotaur, then escaped by following his string.)*

Many Greek myths tell about a hero and a monster. Heracles once fought a lion that no sword could hurt. Perseus fought Medusa, a monster with snakes for hair.

**Tip.** A Greek hero was brave enough to face a monster. A hero was also clever, like Theseus with his string. Being brave and smart both matter in these stories.

**Recap.** Myths, like Theseus and the Minotaur, explained the world and taught bravery.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Greek gods & Mount Olympus](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/greek-gods-and-mount-olympus-mt_H1pAi4F_Oh)

## Opens up

- [Troy: Myth or History?](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/troy-myth-or-history-mt_aXNlkbAeIk)