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Famous Men of Greece by Memoria Press a Homeschool Review
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Greek Mythology
Too many people associate Greek Mythology with today’s superhero movies.
When I pulled out our new Famous Men of Rome books, my kids started telling me about how Thor from the superhero movie was actually a picture of Zeus, the Greek god.
It's all Greek to me!
I prefer my children to learn through good literature and reputable publishing companies, rather than through anything Hollywood has to offer!
Thankfully, Memoria Press‘ Famous Men of Greece gave us a good foundation in Greek Mythology.
This curriculum doesn’t stop with the study of myths though.
It also includes the study of actual famous men of Greece.
The Beginning of Greek Mythology
Greece is a country found on the continent of Europe. The people of Greece are called the Greeks.
At one time, the Greeks believed that before they came to inhabit this country, Greece was the land of the gods.
The Greeks began to tell stories of what they believed happened when the gods lived in the country.
Such was the beginning of Greek Mythology.
The Famous Men of Greece curriculum includes some of these myths with full-color pictures.
"Building is better than killing." - Cadmus
Greek Mythology
Zeus
Probably one of the most famous characters in Greek Mythology is Zeus.
Who was Zeus?
Where did he come from?
Who were his parents?
Was he good or evil?
What did he accomplish?
"What has been fated came to pass." - Greek saying
Heracles
Hercales, also known as Hercules to the Romans, was the son of Zeus.
Hercales is considered the greatest hero in Greece.
Achilles
Achilles is another well-known hero in Greek Mythology and is considered the bravest in all of Greece.
"I will get you some of my apples if you will hold the sky up for me." - Atlas
Historical Men of Greece
Historically, some of the world’s greatest philosophers have come out of the country of Greece.
These great thinkers are still affecting our world today.
Famous Men of Greece
Socrates
The great thinker, Socrates, started out with no schoolhouse.
He wandered around speaking about the best ways of living.
The Greeks called these types of talks philosophy.
Plato
Socrate work was carried on after his death by his pupil, Plato.
Plato became one of the most famous philospers in all of Greece.
Aristotle
Aristotle was the great philosopher who also happened to be the personal tutor of Alexander the Great.
Aristotle was referred to as the man of wisdom.
"Loose me! Loose me! I must go nearer that music! - Odysseus
The Fall of Greece
Greece ultimately fell at the hands of Rome.
The Greeks often quarreled amongst themselves and were not united against their enemies.
"And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." - Mark 3:25 KJV
Famous Men of Greece Book
The Famous Men of Greece book contains 30+ stories.
There are a lot of detailed pictures in both black & white and full color.
Each story is captivating, and the pictures make it all the more enjoyable.
Famous Men of Greece Student Guide
The Famous Men of Greece Student Guide coincides with each story found in the book of stories.
There are four main parts in this workbook for the student to complete after each story.
Facts to Know
Vocabulary
Comprehension Questions
Activities
An appendix also includes timelines, worksheets, maps, and more.
I really liked the Who Said It? worksheets!
There are quotes given throughout the workbook that are meant to be memorized.
The Who Said It? worksheets give the opportunity for the student to match the quote with the person credited with saying such quote.
Famous Men of Greece Teacher Guide
The Famous Men of Greece Teacher Guide includes a complete Student Guide along with the answers to each question.
Flashcards
Flashcards are included to help with memory and drill work.
How We Used Famous Men of Greece in Our Homeschool
Famous Men of Greece could easily be used by an individual student all on their own.
We, however, chose to use it as more of a group study.
We took turns reading each story aloud, then discussed the Facts to Know section, vocabulary words, and comprehension questions before Christina wrote out the answers.
She picked and chose which activities she wanted to complete on her own.
Our Opinion
My family thoroughly enjoyed this curriculum.
We highly recommend adding it your homeschool, or just as a fun family read aloud for your family whether you homeschool or not.
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