6 M1 - Myths: Not Just Long Ago

Mythos I: The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition (1996)

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"The material of myth is the material of our life, the material of our body, and the material of our environment. A living, vital mythology deals with these." - Joseph Campbell

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 Mythos I: The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (2012)

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Twenty-five years ago, renowned scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a series of interviews that became one of the most enduringly popular programs ever aired on PBS.

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Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers

The Greek Gods (1998)

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Their exploits were recorded and passed down through countless generations. Their images inspired some of the most beautiful art ever created. Their names echo throughout history.

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The Greek Gods

Gods and Goddesses (2001)

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Although its existence dates back more than 2,000 years, the mysterious world of Ancient Greece lives on today through its captivating pantheon of mythological tales.

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Gods and Goddesses

Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY

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Grade 6 ELA Module 1 Unit 1 recommends that teachers take their students to a local art gallery or art museum to see the influence of Greek Mythology and culture on artwork across the ages. Here you can browse the collection virtually.

Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY

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Grade 6 ELA Module 1 Unit 1 recommends that teachers take their students to a local art gallery or art museum to see the influence of Greek Mythology and culture on artwork across the ages. Here you can browse the collection virtually.

Mythology Teacher

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A web site dedicated to the teaching of mythology. The Hero's Journey is specifically mentioned in Grade 6 ELA Module 1.

The Story of Medusa and Athena

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Two page story based on Greek Mythology.

Half a Hundred Hero Tales

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Ebook delivery page from Project Gutenberg. Books are available in the following formats:

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  • A Book of Myths

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    Ebook delivery page from Project Gutenberg. Books are available in the following formats:

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  • plain text
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