D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is part of the Sonlight 6th Grade Curriculum, and with good reason. While not an exhaustive resource for Greek Mythology, it is a very strong collections of the basic stories about all of the best-known gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. With a straightforward, easy-to-read storytelling style and airy, sweeping illustrations that bring to mind the art of ancient Greece on every page, the D’Aulaires’ infused their book with enchantment, making it engaging for even the more reluctant readers.

A basic knowledge of Greek mythology is incredibly important in every classical education. From the time of the Romans onward, great literature has been marked by its ubiquitous references to the Greek myths. If one is to garner a thorough and comprehensive understanding of most literature, then a basic knowledge of Greek mythology is necessary, and D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths delivers that knowledge effortlessly.

For more Sonlight curriculum, see Sonlight 6th Grade.
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