Perfect for learners ages 8-18 years old. 

Classes are from 10-11am, 11am-12pm or 12pm-1pm EST every Monday! 

Only $15USD per class! 3-6 learners per group. Small groups only. 

Titans, Tartarus, and thunderbolts: oh my! Your learners have probably heard of Percy Jackson and his magical friends, or maybe they’ve heard of the Olympian gods at school or on TV? Have they wondered about these mythical mysteries? Who were they? Where did they come from? Were they real? In Wright Language Academy’s mythology class, they’ll learn to think critically, separate fact from fiction, and study the wonders of the ancient world, its people, and its ideas that have stayed with us into the modern age.

Syllabus: Mythology, Section 1

Week 1: Cosmogony and the Primordial Beings

• Introduction to Greek mythology

• Creation myths and the primordial deities

Week 2: The Elder Gods Pt. 1: Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades

• Origins and roles of Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades

• Their domains and significance in Greek mythology

Week 3: The Elder Gods Pt. 2: Hera, Hestia, and Demeter

• Roles and stories of Hera, Hestia, and Demeter

• Their relationships with Zeus and other gods

Week 4: The Titanomachy: War of the Titans

• Conflict between Titans and Olympian gods

• Mythological accounts and aftermath of the Titanomachy

Week 5: Typhon and the Defeat of Poseidon

• Myth of Typhon and his challenge to the Olympian gods

• Poseidon's role in the battle against Typhon

Week 6: Typhon and the Defeat of Zeus

• Zeus' encounter with Typhon and the struggle for supremacy

• Consequences of the battle and its mythological implications

Week 7: Hephaestus and Aphrodite

• Mythology surrounding Hephaestus and Aphrodite

• Their relationships and stories within Greek mythology

Week 8: Apollo and Artemis: the Slaying of Python

• Apollo's role as the god of prophecy and his battle with Python

• Artemis' significance and her mythological exploits

Week 9: The Birth of Athena: The Prophecy of Gaia

• Athena's unique birth and her attributes

• Interpretations of the prophecy involving Athena

Week 10: The Birth of Ares and Rivalry with Athena

• Ares' birth and his role as the god of war

• Rivalry and interactions between Ares and Athena

Week 11: Hermes and Dionysus

• Hermes' myths and his attributes as the messenger god

• Dionysus' role as the god of wine and revelry

Week 12: The Olympian Rebellion: Gods against Zeus

• Instances of rebellion among the Olympian gods

• Stories and consequences of these conflicts

Week 13: Prometheus and the Creation of Humanity

• Prometheus' gifts to humanity and his punishment

• Interpretations of Prometheus' role in Greek mythology

Week 14: Pandora’s Box and the Great Flood

• Myth of Pandora and the origins of human suffering

• Greek flood myths and their cultural significance

Week 15: Athena vs Poseidon: The Origin of Athens

• Myth of Athena and Poseidon competing for patronage

• Foundation myth of Athens and its historical context

Week 16: Bellerophon, the Pegasus, and the Chimera

• Legends of Bellerophon and his heroic deeds

• Mythological creatures and their significance

Week 17: Perseus and Medusa

• Perseus' quest to slay Medusa

• Mythological motifs and the hero's journey

Week 18: Perseus and Andromeda

• Perseus' rescue of Andromeda and their story

• Mythological themes of rescue and destiny

Week 19: The Twelve Labors of Hercules Pt. 1: 1

• Introduction to Hercules and his labors

• Analysis of the first labor: the Nemean Lion

Week 20: The Twelve Labors of Hercules Pt. 2: 2-7

• Detailed examination of Hercules' labors 2-7

• Mythological challenges and their symbolic meanings

Week 21: The Twelve Labors of Hercules Pt. 3: 8-12

• Conclusion of Hercules' labors (8-12)

• Themes of heroism and divine retribution

Week 22: The Gigantomachy: War of the Giants

• Myth of the Gigantomachy and its significance

• Battle between gods and giants in Greek mythology

Week 23: Theseus and the Minotaur

• Theseus' journey to Crete and the Minotaur's labyrinth

• Heroic deeds and moral themes in the myth

Week 24: Jason & the Argonauts: the Golden Fleece

• Myth of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece

• Analysis of the Argonauts and their adventures

Week 25: Jason & the Argonauts: the Return to Iolcus

• Return of the Argonauts and their challenges

• Themes of heroism, betrayal, and destiny