Take classical mythology to a new level by relating ancient stories to the culture, history, art, and literature of today. By using teen friendly reader’s theater scripts to tell the myths, in combination with activities, discussion questions, and exercises, students apply what they have learned to real life. Each chapter builds on a theme and includes activities, discussion questions, and opportunities for further research. Use ancient myths to explore topics of interest to teens such as war, vanity and greed, fate, love, revenge and forgiveness, roles of women, and national identity.