Since Cyrus is deeply interested in (classical) mythology, I am putting together a list of potential resources. Excellence through Classics has recommendations here, but some of the books we have already read and we'd like to find some new sources. If you have any suggestions for mythology titles, for a strong reader, let me know! This is all prep work for the National Mythology Exam (NME)...
General:
Mythology
NME Packets - We're looking at the packets for the Olympian Gods, Underworld, and Norse Gods.
Egyptian Lore:
Egyptian Myths
Egyptology
The Egyptology Handbook: A Course in Wonders of Egypt
Egyptology Code-Writing Kit
Tales of Ancient Egypt
Greek & Roman:
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths (main text for the NME)
Favorite Greek Myths
The Mythology Handbook: A Course in Ancient Greek Myths
Heroes, Gods, & Monsters of the Greek Myths
Myths and Legends
Roman Myths & Legends
Tales from the Odyssey (Black Ships Before Troy and The Wanderings of Odysseus might work well too)
Norse (so he can take the Norse Sub-test):
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
Favorite Norse Myths
The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths
Tales of the Norse Gods (Oxford Myths & Legends)
The Curse of the Ring (Oxford Myths & Legends)
Others to Consider for Fun:
The Ramayana for Children
Tales from India
Tales of Ancient Persia
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
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