Dodging the monster’s deadly horns, he thrusts his sword into the beast. Hearing the Minotaur breathing nearby, he springs toward it. He accompanies the group and is prepared to fight. But brave king Theseus has had enough of his land living in fear of the Minotaur.

Lost in the labyrinth, the kids surely will be devoured. The Battle: Half-man, half-bull, the Minotaur lurks in an underground maze waiting for his next meal – children sent to him as a sacrifice. Having survived the dreaded beasts, Odysseus and his men continue their journey.ĭid you know we have a FREE downloadable Greek Mythology primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike! Theseus and the Minotaur Theseus and the Minotaur “Row!” Odysseus shouts, leading the rest of the crew past Scylla and out of the deadly channel. But Scylla swoops down and gobbles up six men. They edge around Charybdis’ spiralling sea, saving the ship from being swallowed whole. Now the king, Odysseus, and his crew must pass them to get home. No person has ever faced these beasts and escaped unharmed. On the other, Charybdis creates a deadly whirlpool.

On one side, Scylla thrashes around her six snakelike heads, ready to crunch on passing sailors. The Battle: On both sides of a narrow stretch of sea, monsters lie in wait. Scylla and Charybdis Scylla and Charybdis Check out five of these fascinating Greek myths below, and meet the people-eating, fire-breathing beasts and the heroes who battled them! Greek myths were a huge part of the religion in Ancient Greece, and offer a glimpse into the lives of the ancient people who told them. Details of the ancient tales have been found on everything from pottery to temples to stone statues! They showed that even the gods, like mortal men, could be punished or rewarded for their actions. They often feature heroic battles and terrible creatures, and taught the importance of bravery, intelligence, and right and wrong. We’ll bet you’ve heard of some of the famous – and infamous! – characters already, such as Heracles, (the strongest man on Earth) Zeus, (the God of the sky and king of the gods) Pegasus (a flying horse) and Hades (the god of the underworld).įind out more about the grand Greek myths, below! Greek mythologyĬreated thousands of years ago, Greek myths were epic stories about Greek gods, passed down over generations. Greek ‘myths’ (short for mythology) are a series of stories about the Gods and magical beings of Greece. Check out these ghastly Greek myths from the time of the Ancient Greeks! Read on, if you dare…

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