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Learning about Greek myths

Greek mythology is the body of myths originally told by the ancient Greeks. Myths are stories created to teach people about something important and meaningful. We hope you enjoy the myths we shared with you, while you were also adding to your general knowledge.

Greek myth - The Fall of Icarus

The Fall of Icarus

This is a myth about a boy named Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, to try to escape from Crete with wings made of feathers and wax.

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Greek mythology - Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy – Part 1

King Manelaus of Sparta did everything to keep his wife, Helen, by his side forever. Sadly, it was not meant to be, and a war raged to bring her home.

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Greek mythology - Helen of Troy part 2

Helen of Troy – Part 2

The Greeks came up with a cunning plan to enter the city. They built a massive wooden horse as a parting gift to the Trojans, but the hollow horse was filled with soldiers.

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Greek mythology - Helen of Troy 3

Helen of Troy – Part 3

The army stormed into the city, but by the time the Trojans realised what was happening, it was too late. They searched to find Helen. But was there a happy ending?

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Greek mythology - Theseus and the Minotaur

Theseus and the Minotaur

This story has got it all! Jealousy, murder, tragedy, love and revenge as well as a genuinely frightening half-bull, half-giant man.

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Greek mythology - The Story of Persephone

The Story of Persephone

Have you ever wondered why we have six months of warm, summer months and six months of cold, barren land? Read this story to find out.

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Greek mythology - The Story of Arachne, The Weaver

The Story of Arachne

What if scary looking spiders could be harmless creatures who are artistic and creative? Don’t believe us? Read the story and find out for yourself.

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Greek mythology - Pandora's Box

Pandora’s Box

“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb to warn that curiosity can sometimes lead to misfortune. Pandora was gifted a box and told never to open it. Do you think she peeked?

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Greek mythology - The Midas Touch

The Midas Touch

King Midas loved gold so much he wished everything he touched would turn to gold. What a terrible curse when his wish was granted.

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Greek mythology - The Story of Medusa and Athena

The Story of Medusa and Athena

Although beautiful, Medusa was very vain and bragged about her beauty. This is the story about how she became a monster.

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Greek mythology - Hercules

Hercules

Hercules was an incredibly strong man who had to overcome many life-threatening tasks and labours. Did he triumph and survive?

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Greek mythology - Helios and Phaethon

Helios and Phaethon

Some people say it was Apollo who brought up the sun each day. Some insist it was Helios. The thing is, it depends on who’s telling the story.

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