What happens when the ugliest monster, the most beautiful princess, and the most heroic son of Zeus meet in a Greek myth? There's adventure—and tragedy—abound in an audio version of "Andromeda and Perseus" that details the rescue of Andromeda and the slaying of Medusa.

Concepts

greek gods, greek mythology, mythological characters, listening comprehension, ancient greece

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners retell another myth from a different character's perspective
• Extend the story with a lesson on the death of Perseus
• Before listening, ask the class what they know of Andromeda to see if they are familiar with the constellation

Classroom Considerations

• If you plan to provide examples of famous paintings of Andromeda throughout history, be aware that most artwork depicts her as naked
• Provides a lot of exposition about the origins of both title characters; consider pairing these parts with the attached guide to Greek gods and creatures
• Story duration is just under 27 minutes

Pros

• Told from the point of view of Andromeda, lending a uniquely female perspective to the Greek myth
• Uses language that makes the story accessible to readers of all level

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.5.10 RL.6.10 RL.7.10 RL.8.10