The first thing to do before we build this triorama is to pick your favorite story from Greek mythology. Also, look at my pages Trioramas: How To Create Engaging Visual Narratives For Kids for more ideas and Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus.
Or you can just go with a peek into Mount Olympus with a few myths and legends.
You can make a triorama any size you like.
I thought this one would be a fun one to make into a mini scene, this one stands just 6” at the point.
A triorama is like a diorama.
It can be made in 2 ways.
It can be a 3 dimensional triangle shape made from a single square of cardboard, paper, cardstock, or poster board.
Or you can create 3 sections depending on your needs.
They are a unique way to highlight a scene from a favorite book, movie, an animal’s habitat, or so many other things.
This Brick Greek Myths book was a big hit and provides wonderful inspiration.
Before we begin with our triorama, let’s break down what Greek mythology is.
It is a collection of stories about the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
These stories have been passed down for centuries and are still popular today.
The Greek gods and goddesses were very powerful and had control over different parts of the world.
Zeus was the king of the gods and ruled over the sky.
Poseidon was the god of the sea, and Hades was the god of the underworld.
The gods and goddesses had many adventures and often got themselves into trouble.
They also had many children, some of whom became gods and goddesses themselves.
MOST FAMOUS OF GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES
Next, look at some of the most famous Greek gods and goddesses.
- Zeus: King of the gods and ruler of the sky
- Poseidon: God of the sea
- Hades: God of the underworld
- Hera: Queen of the gods and goddess of marriage
- Athena: Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts
- Apollo: God of music, poetry, and healing
- Artemis: Goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and chastity
- Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure
- Hermes: Messenger of the gods and god of trade and travel
- Ares: God of war
Also, add some books to your study.
When I can find them, I prefer living books.
GREEK MYTHOLOGY BOOKS FOR KIDS
10 Books for a Fun Greek Mythology Unit Study
You’ll love adding one or two of these resources or books to your homeschool unit study about Greek mythology.
Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family archive.
Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend.
Meet the most impressive of the gods and goddesses of Olympus-and even a few monsters-and see them revealed for what they really were: ancient superheroes with the power to shift shape, move mountains, and change fate. In this innovative introduction to Greek mythology, energetic poems and dynamic comic book style illustrations create a seamless blend of the ancient and contemporary that depicts the gods in all their super-human glory.
This is a good choice for a comprehensive reference source.
Meet the Greek gods and goddesses as you have never seen them—in LEGO form! Enjoy these fascinating myths, reimagined through elaborate scenes and colorful LEGO bricks in one thousand color photographs!This book shares a unique retelling of some of the most widely known and loved Greek myths, from the stories of Athena, Poseidon, and Pandora to the twelve labors of Hercules.
- Watch Athena spring from the head of Zeus
- See Poseidon as he rules the seas with his mighty trident
- Maintain hope with Pandora as her curiosity gets the best of her
- Beware the Nemean Lion as Hercules repents for his misdeeds.
- Be awestruck by the amazing Mount Olympus
- And much more—all created with LEGO bricks!
The Percy Jackson Series is perfect for independent reading time, it follows the adventures of a young demigod (half mortal, half Greek god) Percy, and his friends.
From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal).
Under Olivia Coolidge’s skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader.
Born of a god but raised as a man, Perseus volunteers to lead a daring band of warriors to defeat Hades before he can seize power from Zeus and unleash on earth.
Wonder Woman was inspired by Greek Mythology.
Enter a magical Greek realm where creatures, beings, and gods you thought were merely lore come to life! The Mythical Realm Toob includes figurines of a chimera, griffin, phoenix, unicorn, sea dragon, and minotaur, along with Poseidon and a mermaid.
Additionally, look at more activities to with this Greek mythology triorama.
COOL GREEK MYTHOLOGY CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
- Wow what a unique take on a shoebox craft, Theseus and the Minotaur: Ancient Crete Shoebox Craft.
- Learn How to Make a Trojan Horse Craft | Fascinating Trojan Horse History, was it myth or reality? Find out!
- A good video can be such a wonderful source of knowledge and inspiration, introduce your child to myths with Greek Mythology for Kids | What is mythology? Learn all about Greek mythology.
- Make this simple Greek Mythology Inspired Labyrinth Craft to go along with “Basileo and the Labyrinth”
- These Silhouette puppets to act out Greek myths are a very unique way to retell the mythical tales of larger than life characters like Hercules, Zeus, Poseidon, and monsters like pegasus, chimera, and minotaur.
- Free Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus
- Make a Staff of The Gods that changes from the bolt of Zeus to the horn like bi-dent of Hades or Poseidon’s classic trident all in one scepter.
- The Kids Greek Mythology Craft: Pandora’s Box Shoebox Craft highlights one of the most known Greek myths about what can happen when curiosity gets the better of you.
- A Greek Mythology Medusa Mask is an easy way to recreate the story of the monster Medusa who was believed to turn men into stone with one look.
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Finally, look at how to make this fun Greek mythology triorama.
HOW TO MAKE A COOL GREEK MYTHOLOGY TRIORAMA
You will need:
- 2-8.5×8.5” pieces of cardstock
- scissors
- Colored pencils/markers
- Mythical Realm Toob
- Cotton stuffing
First, fold your paper from corner to corner so that it forms a triangle and press a firm crease along the bend.
Open the paper and fold in the opposite direction and repeat the crease so that there is an x crease across the paper when opened.
Cut along one of these creases just to the center point.
Now you can draw out your backdrop on the two triangles above the cut crease.
Because we wanted to make Mount Olympus, we drew some simple mountains in the background and some Greek temples.
Next, add some details and color with colored pencils, markers, or crayons. You can also cut out some buildings and trees to give some dimension to the backdrop.
Fold either side of the cut corner inward and secure with glue, press firmly to form the base.
Because our triorama was set in Olympus we wanted to make it look as if it was coming out of the clouds.
So, we lightly colored the base a blue green and added cotton stuffing to make it look like clouds.
Finally, add in your figures that you have chosen to use.
To add a little more effort to the finished project you can require that your child retell the story they have portrayed or give 5 facts about Greek mythology, etc.
