Theseus: Lord of Athens – A Greek Mythology Interactive Adventure
Bring the excitement of Greek mythology into your classroom with this interactive, digital “Choose Your Own Adventure”–style activity based on the first part of the myth of "Theseus and the Minotaur." Perfect for middle and high school ELA classrooms (grades 7–12), this engaging browser-based game allows students to explore ancient Greece, make critical decisions, and experience the consequences of their choices.
Written in the style of classic Choose Your Own Adventure books, this interactive story retells the first part of the Greek myth of Theseus, a young hero who must travel a dangerous road to be reunited with his royal father. Along the way, he faces supernatural bandits, murderous sailors, man-eating monsters, and a cunning witch. Every choice matters—one wrong move can mean defeat or even death. Does he have what it takes to become the Lord of Athens?
At the end of the adventure, students receive a score and rank based on their decisions, number of turns, and survival outcomes. This browser-based story-game makes mythology study fun, interactive, and replayable, encouraging students to think critically about plot structure, character choices, and cause and effect.
Product Details
- Format: Digital, browser-based resource (no apps or add-ons required)
- Length: 30–50 minutes
- Recommended Ages: Grades 7–12
- Focus Skills: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, mythology analysis
Teacher Guide Includes
- Step-by-step game setup and classroom instructions
- A comprehension quiz covering the events of the story
- Discussion questions for class or small-group reflection
- Creative follow-up activities for writing or mythology study
Extension
Looking for the next part of the story? Explore “Voices from the Labyrinth,” which continues the myth and re-tells the story of Theseus and the Minotaur from multiple points of view.
