Gr 1-6-Years ago, elementary school children were routinely exposed to many of the Greek and Norse myths as a vital part of their literature curriculum; however, over the past few decades, the great myths (that after all are the cultural foundation of much of the great Western literature) have fallen into disuse. This recording, narrated by Jim Weiss, is one way to introduce youngsters to some of the wonderful stories that make up the foundation of our culture. He tells the stories in a quiet voice, yet manages to bring the stories alive so that children can understand them. Each of the three stories has a brief introduction, and a follow-up such as telling children that they can still visit the maze of the Minotaur in Greece, and that people still become lost within its walls. Heroes in Mythology would make a wonderful listening center activity in the media center or classroom, and it could be used as a springboard to learning about other myths. As there is so little material available on Greek myths for very young children, both public and school librarians should consider purchasing this recording to fill in this gap in knowledge.-Linda R. Skeele, Western Elementary School, Georgetown, KY
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Listening,
By "thumpyoleo" (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heroes in Mythology: Theseus, Prometheus, Odin (A Storyteller's Verion Series) (Audio CD)
I am a homeschooling mom of two children (3,6) and this is a great way to pass those idle moments in the car. They love to listen to all of his CDs. His research of the stories and the times are superb and his voice is calming and welcoming. Like a good book you find yourself learning new things with each listen
4.0 out of 5 stars
wholesome family entertainment,
By Tina P. (Heart of Dixie, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Heroes in Mythology: Theseus (Audio CD)
I purchased several of the Whitehall/Jim Weiss CDs for a long car trip for our family vacation, and we really enjoyed them all. Listening fun for our whole family...from 5 years old to 47!
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