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Great Books: The Odyssey (2003)

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Introduces one of the world's first action-adventure stories. Looks at Greek myths and The Odyssey's lessons of morality. Scholars and critics discuss the impact of The Odyssey on Western literature, as well as the now-familiar heroic traits first seen in Homer's characters.

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Great Books: The Odyssey

The Odyssey

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Hallmark adaptation of Homer's classic epic of the warrior-king Odysseus as his victorious return from the Trojan War becomes a decade-long quest to reach his homeland and his faithful wife, Penelope. Aided by the goddess Athena, Odysseus braves all the terrors and temptations of a mysterious far-flung world, matching wits and wiles with a fantastic array of being both mortal and monstrous.

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The Odyssey

The Titan's Curse: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book Three (Unabridged)

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When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword, Riptide; and...a ride from his mom.

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The Titan's Curse: Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book Three (Unabridged)

The Throne of Fire: Kane Chronicles, Book 2 (Unabridged)

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Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians.

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The Throne of Fire: Kane Chronicles, Book 2 (Unabridged)

The Warlock: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Unabridged)

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In the fifth installment of this bestselling series, the twins of prophesy have been divided, and the end is finally beginning.

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The Warlock: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel (Unabridged)

The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two (Unabridged)

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In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest:

Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

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The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two (Unabridged)

The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3 (Unabridged)

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Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can't blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon.

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The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3 (Unabridged)

Ancient Greek Culture

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Ancient Greek culture has had a truly profound impact on Western civilization. Readers will explore the rich civilization of ancient Greece and the things that made it so influential. Mythology, theater, sculpture, and philosophy are just a few of the subjects discussed in this volume. A great cultural survey of a great civilization.

Ancient Greek Culture

Shrouded in Myth

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Article about Greek cities and their link to Greek Mythology

Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

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  • A Book of Myths

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  • Half a Hundred Hero Tales

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  • The Story of Medusa and Athena

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    Two page story based on Greek Mythology.

    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.

    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.

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