Greek & Roman Mythology for Secondary Education

By Tina Parmar | August 27 2026 | EducationSecondary Education

Greek and Roman mythology has captivated humanity for thousands of years. Far from being outdated, classical mythology remains one of the most powerful tools for engaging secondary school students.

Its high-stakes conflicts, flawed heroes, and rich psychological drama continue to resonate with teenagers, drawing them into stories that feel both timeless and deeply relevant. Many of the books we read and love today are rooted in classical myth.

By incorporating these stories into the secondary curriculum, educators can give students a powerful framework for understanding modern literature and the enduring patterns of storytelling.

To explore more books on Greek and Roman mythology, please take a look at our list here.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bone Crier's Moon comes a juicy YA retelling of the Greek myth “Cupid and Psyche,” where a stunningly beautiful princess must pick a suitor to marry in order to save her kingdom--even though she has a plan to do all the saving on her own.
$16.99 US
Apr 27, 2027
Paperback
464 Pages
Knopf Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
Export Edition

9780593733783
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “captivating villain origin story” (People Book of the Week) reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine “Ayana Gray brings her fresh, dynamic storytelling to one of the most monstered, maligned, and misunderstood women of Greek myth, imagining all the girls that Medusa was and could have been.”—Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne
$20.00 US
Nov 17, 2026
FOC Oct 12, 2026
Paperback
336 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9781368098700
The untold origin story of the 5 Muses from Disney’s Hercules is revealed in this fresh YA take on Greek mythology from Farrah Rochon, the bestselling author of Almost There.
$18.99 US
Jan 07, 2025
Hardcover
352 Pages
Random House/Disney
US, Canada, Open Mkt

9781368051439

The next chapter in the #1 New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson universe! Book 1 of The Heroes of Olympus fantasy adventure series for readers ages 10 and up.

$10.99 US
Sep 24, 2019
Paperback
592 Pages
Disney Hyperion
US,CAN,OpnMkt(no EU)

9780440406945
The classic collection of Greek myths for children now has an updated look and added exclusive content - including rarely-seen drawings and notes from the D'Aulaires' sketchbooks and archives.
$19.99 US
Mar 01, 1992
Paperback
208 Pages
Delacorte Press
World