Collection: Greek Mythology

Epic Myths, Zero Prep

Bring the gods of Mount Olympus—and the mortal heroes who crossed them—straight into ELA and World-History lessons. Each of our 13 differentiated readers-theater scripts is editable (DOCX), leveled for Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12, and packed with comprehension questions & SAT-level vocabulary. Use a 10-minute mini-myth as a bell-ringer or stage a 45-minute epic performance—your choice.

Quick-Scan Script Index

• The Odyssey — 45 min · 25 roles · 4 700 words
• The Iliad — 40 min · 30 roles · 4 000 words
• The Theogony — 35 min · 21 roles · 3 500 words
• Prometheus & the Gift of Fire — 20 min · 11 roles · 800 words
• The Myth of Proserpina — 18 min · 12–14 roles · 850 words
• Phaëthon & Apollo’s Chariot — 23 min · 9–12 roles · 1 400 words
• Perseus, Medusa & Andromeda — 15–20 min · 7–11 roles · 800–1 150 words
• Persephone, Demeter & Hades — 20 min · 11–13 roles · 950–1 250 words
• Pandora’s Box — 20–25 min · 12–14 roles · 850–1 050 words
• Echo & Narcissus — 15–20 min · 6–12 roles · 800–1 200 words
• Daphne & Apollo — 15–20 min · 6 roles · 1 200–1 300 words
• Daedalus & Icarus — 20–25 min · 4–8 roles · 1 200–1 600 words
• Arachne & Minerva — 20–25 min · 9 roles · 1 200–1 350 words

Why Teachers Love These Scripts

• Differentiated texts hit mixed reading levels without rewriting.
• No scenery required—just expressive reading for instant fluency practice.
• Vocabulary pre-lists & CCSS-aligned questions keep analysis laser-focused.

“My students love reader's theater and when I found these for our mythology unit I had to buy them.”

Use quick 8 to 12-minute myth scripts as bell-ringers or sub-plan savers, then dive deeper with stories of Greek Mortals or Underworld Gods. Vocabulary pre-lists and comprehension checks keep learning focused.