Greek mythology is full of incredible stories about powerful gods, brave heroes, and magical creatures. I find it very interesting and as it turns out, so does quiet a few other pupils at TIFS! These myths were told thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece to explain how the world worked and to teach important lessons about life. Even today, people still find the myths fascinating — from the story of Pandora’s Box to the adventures of Hercules.
I caught up with some pupils to find out what they thought about Greek mythology. Phoebe and Kyla both said that they really like Greek mythology, while Sophie added, “Not passionately, but I do find it interesting.”
When asked about their favourite myths, there were a few different answers. One pupil said, “The story of Orpheus and Eurydice, because it’s sad but really interesting.” Another pupil liked the story of Medusa, explaining, “It’s cool how she could turn people to stone just by looking at them.” Others said they enjoyed myths like the Twelve Labours of Hercules, because of all the challenges he had to face.
So why do they enjoy Greek mythology? One pupil explained simply, “It’s cool,” while another added, “I like how the myths are magical but also teach you something at the same time.”
As for their favourite gods, Hermes and Athena were the most popular choices. One pupil said they liked Hermes because “he’s super fast and clever,” while another chose Athena because “she’s the goddess of wisdom and I think that’s amazing.”
Finally, we asked what they would do if one of the gods suddenly showed up at school. The answers were funny and very different! One pupil laughed and said, “Nooooo!” while another thought it would be amazing, saying they’d want to “interview them straight away.” A third pupil admitted they would just be completely shocked!
It’s clear that Greek mythology still sparks lots of imagination and excitement.
By Max C