Ancient Mythology

Contents include:

• Discussion on why this main lesson is a key component of the Waldorf curriculum;
• Background for each of the 4 cultures;
• Discussion on how to create a cohesive and full main lesson;
• A detailed schedule to follow for all 6 weeks;
• Detailed ideas for topics of conversation to explore with your child, ideas for presentation, writing assignments and much more;
• A 25 page long condensed retelling of the Mahabharata;
• Information on the mathematics and writing of Babylon and Egypt;
• The story of Zarathustra reprinted with kind permission by Wynstones Press;
• An article on Babylonian Gods by Walter Johannes Steiner reprinted with kind permission by the Online Waldorf Library