Children’s books, movies, games and even curriculum are often centered around fabled characters with roots in ancient times. The mythological genre offers exposure to world cultures, history, literature and art, while modern pop culture has inspired more interest than ever in all things magical. In this series, Myths, Heroes, and Legends, we examine various categories of our favorite TV and movie adaptations in this area and how they enhance and inspire your child’s learning. We’ve rounded up our favorites and categorized each by their region. To find out if your favorite film made the list click one of the images below:
Learning Liftoff is constantly reviewing the educational value in popular movies, television shows and other media. Be sure to check our other articles that feature educational movies.
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