The study of mythology is important for a variety of reasons. Mythology holds the key to the understanding of the religions and philosophies of the ancient world. It provides the earliest definitive literary record of the ideals, motives and manners of the ancients. Just as importantly, the knowledge of myths, especially those of the Greeks and Romans, enhances the appreciation of the literature and art of the classical and modern periods.
The self-directed activities in this workbook emphasize higher-level thinking skills and have been keyed to Bloom's Taxonomy for your convenience. 64 reproducible, perforated pages. Grades 5-12.