Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Myths of Ancient Greece by Helen Slater--Review and Giveaway!

You may know Helen Slater by her career. It has encompassed motion pictures, television, music, and stage. Her debut film performance in Supergirl, opposite Faye Dunaway and Peter O'Toole, then she went on to star in such films as The Legend of Billie Jean, Ruthless People, The Secret of My Success, City Slickers, Sticky Fingers, Lassie, No Way Back, The Steal, and Seeing Other People, among others.

She has now recorded this wonderful CD entitled Myths of Ancient Greece.
It mixes stories with songs.  We learn about  Demeter & Persephone, Perseus & Medusa, Orpheus & Eurydice, Echo & Narcissus, and Cupid & Psyche.

It's a great mix of the stories and the music.  The songs are catchy.   I would say this is good for all ages.
My daughter is a senior this year, and as many of you know, she is homeschooled.
It just happened that we studied Greece through books.  The books didn't touch too much on mythology and she expressed an interest in also learning the myths as well.  I had bought her a workbook that we have just started in.
I was excited to have a chance to review Myths of Ancient Greece and use it as part of her schooling.
We both really enjoyed it and will listen to it a few more times of learning.

It's a proven fact that music helps you learn better, this CD is great!



One lucky Marsha's Spot reader will win their own copy, and the giveaway is open worldwide!
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If you don't win, you might want to check it out on amazon.


Disclosure:
I rec'd a downloadable version of Myths of Ancient Greece for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way, and all opinions are my own. Photos used with permission for the purpose of my review. Post does include an affiliate link. Delivery of prize is the responsibility of the sponsor.


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4 comments:

  1. I think this would be a fun way to learn more about ancient Greece. My kids love stuff like this (me too!)

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  2. I don't know much of anything about ancient mythology. This sounds like a good way to learn about something brand new to me!

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  3. I have always heard learning through music is a great way to learn. I know my children memorize easier that way. Also audio learners usually can learn better that way too! I do not know alot about Greek mythology myself, but am sure at some point we will be studying it too!

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  4. I have studied Classical Mythology and enjoyed it, but I do have trouble keeping the cast and story lines straight. Maybe setting some of the action to music would help it stick! :)

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