"A long time ago, when the Earth was green/There was more kinds of animals than you've ever seen/They'd run around free while the Earth was being born/And the loveliest of all was the unicorn". Irish Rovers
Although modern historians believe that King Midas was a real person, there is no doubt that there are many legends and myths regarding his life and actions. There's a lot we can learn from him! Let's see what you known about King Midas!
The story of Noah's Ark in the Bible shares many similarities with the Mesopotamian story, 'The Epic of Gilgamesh'. Could they be different versions of the same story? You decide.
In ancient Greece and Rome ladies were seen dancing at night to loud music, while playing cymbals, flutes, and tambourines. Come and dance with the maenads of mythology!
In Greek mythology, heroes performed extraordinary feats and fought for honor, however, they were not perfect men. The events of their lives provided the Greeks with lessons to learn and examples to follow.
Women had few rights in the world of the ancient Greeks. They were expected to stay home, take care of the family, and be faithful wives, yet they were important in mythology and legend as evildoers, victims, and heroines - and many times all three!
The stories of Greek mythology can still teach important lessons to us today. Let's see if you can correctly match the mythical object listed with the correct mythological person or people who were associated with it.
Information regarding the Viking belief in Valhalla can be found in sources such as the "Poetic Edda", "Prose Edda", and "Heimskringla". The sagas paint quite a vibrant picture of the distinguished chamber. What do you know about Valhalla?
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