Roman mythology in high school

Thanks, man! The kids seem to crave it, and it reinforces the notion I have that they want explanations to things in their world - metaphorically, spiritually, as well as scientifically. I believe there should be a time in the day for kids to make interdisciplinary connections - connecting science to math, history to english, english to the arts, etc. I have tried endlessly to persuade administration to let me teach a humanities block, to combine literature, history, and the arts, but "there's no money for it."

I'm glad you were able to get that music appreciation in 3rd grade. Amazing that class was offered.

I would love to be able to take such a class. Alas, I am now busy with Interactive Media, which takes up a lot of my time. When I have breaks, though, I still like to look at my fairy tale and mythology books.

If we do not understand the past, we cannot move into the future. I sincerely believe that study of different culture's mythology leads to a deeper understanding of them. It's the basis for their culture and the things they do now. I had wonderful teachers when I was growing up and we did study Bulfinch's mythology when I was in high school. It lead to a greater understanding of a lot of classical writings.

I'm sad to say we didn't study mythology at all when I was at school. Wise Old Owl you are so right. If we do not understand the past we cannot hope to make a better future. My children haven't been taught any kind of mythology, and when you think that we are part of a global village now, it is sad to think that we do not share our myths from the past.

My introduction to mythology, both Roman and Greek, was in high school. I loved studying it and, fortunately, I had a wonderful teacher. It seems bizarre that mythology isn't valued as an important aspect of education today. It offers so much to open minds!

Mythology is very important to learn. Not only is myth a part of history, but it is also fairly often referenced in pop culture. It forms how we think, and we need to be able to understand it in order to understand ourselves, and just better understand ... how we tick.