Using references like National Geographic’s Wild Animals Atlas or free online resources, guide your kids in placing the animal figures in their natural habitats. Hyginus, Gaius Julius, Fabulae, in The Myths of Hyginus, edited and translated by Mary A. Grant, Lawrence: University of Kansas Press, 1960. Online version at ToposText. According to Hesiod, Theogony 507–511, Clymene, one of the Oceanids, the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys, at Hesiod, Theogony 351, was the mother by Iapetus of Atlas, Menoetius, Prometheus, and Epimetheus, while according to Apollodorus, 1.2.3, another Oceanid, Asia was their mother by Iapetus. Atlas became associated with Northwest Africa over time. He had been connected with the Hesperides, or "Nymphs", which guarded the golden apples, and Gorgons both of which were said to live beyond Ocean in the extreme west of the world since Hesiod's Theogony. [27] Diodorus and Palaephatus mention that the Gorgons lived in the Gorgades, islands in the Aethiopian Sea. The main island was called Cerna, and modern-day arguments have been advanced that these islands may correspond to Cape Verde due to Phoenician exploration. [28] The Northwest Africa region emerged as the canonical home of the King via separate sources. In particular, according to Ovid, after Perseus turns Atlas into a mountain range, he flies over Aethiopia, the blood of Medusa's head giving rise to Libyan snakes. By the time of the Roman Empire, the habit of associating Atlas's home to a chain of mountains, the Atlas Mountains, which were near Mauretania and Numidia, was firmly entrenched. [29] Other [ edit ]

Encourage them to fill in the different habitats on the map. For instance, colour rainforests in vibrant green and deserts in warm yellow. Atlas] perfected the science of astrology and was the first to publish to mankind the doctrine of the sphere. and it was for this reason that the idea was held that the entire heavens were supported upon the shoulders of Atlas, the myth darkly hinting in this way at his discovery and description of the sphere." Bibliotheca historica, Book III 60.2 van Egmond, Marco. "The 'Atlas' by Mercator and Hondius". Utrecht University . Retrieved 21 September 2023.

Collins Children’s Picture Atlas

Ogden, D. (2013). Drakon: Dragon Myth and Serpent Cult in the Greek and Roman Worlds. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-955732-5. LCCN 2012277527. OCLC 799069191. Although usually the daughter of Hyperion and Theia, as in Hesiod, Theogony 371–374, in the Homeric Hymn to Hermes (4), 99–100, Selene is instead made the daughter of Pallas the son of Megamedes. National strategies, policies, action plans or equivalent in place to end child marriage in a comprehensive way a b Beekes, Robert; van Beek, Lucien (2010). Etymological Dictionary of Greek. Vol.1. Brill. p.163.

To start this DIY project, gather several A4 sheets and tape them together to form a larger canvas. Help your child outline the continents, giving your map a basic structure. Now, it’s time for the kids to unleash their creativity! Provide them with an assortment of colourful markers, crayons, and pencils. Let them fill in the lush rainforests with vibrant greens and paint the arid deserts in shades of warm yellow. This is where the magic happens as they infuse life into their world map.As the animals find their places on the map, use this opportunity to engage your kids in conversations about geography, habitats, and animal diversity.

Ogden, D. (2008). Perseus (1sted.). London; New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-42724-1. LCCN 2007031552. OCLC 163604137. The Smithsonian Children’s Illustrated Atlas unlike the other two focuses more on the continents and countries of the world with details about them and interesting facts. Although ever country isn’t mentioned there is a focus on the main North American and European countries in much more depth as well as few on the other continents to present information so you can compare and contrast them. Another classic although more familiar in the US schools is Merriam-Webster’s Student Atlas. Again it’s got detailed maps, added information, and lots of information about human and physical geography. It’s the next step on from the Atlases above and comparable in quality to the National Geographic Student’s Atlas. Remember, the goal is to have fun and learn through creativity. Encourage your kids to add their unique touches to the map.

According to Plato, the first king of Atlantis was also named Atlas, but that Atlas was a son of Poseidon and the mortal woman Cleito. [21] The works of Eusebius [22] and Diodorus [3] also give an Atlantean account of Atlas. In these accounts, Atlas' father was Uranus and his mother was Gaia. His grandfather was Elium "King of Phoenicia" who lived in Byblos with his wife Beruth. Atlas was raised by his sister, Basilia. [23] [24] [25] King of Mauretania [ edit ] a lost passage of Pindar quoted by Strabo (3.5.5) was the earliest reference in this context: "the pillars which Pindar calls the "gates of Gades" when he asserts that they are the farthermost limits reached by Heracles"; the passage in Pindar has not been traced. Hesiod, Theogony 507. It is possible that the name Asia became preferred over Hesiod's Clymene to avoid confusion with what must be a different Oceanid named Clymene, who was mother of Phaethon by Helios in some accounts. Enter the world of “Big Picture Atlas,” an illustrated treasure trove that sparks imagination and learning in equal measure. Illustrated animal atlases like this one are tailor-made for young minds eager to unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom. With vibrant visuals that come to life through the eyes of toddlers, this atlas is a captivating journey that introduces kids to diverse creatures and their habitats. It’s a gateway to understanding the beauty of our planet’s biodiversity.

Think about where each animal would thrive – elephants in savannahs, penguins in polar regions, and tigers in jungles. If you have animal figurines, gather them for this step. If not, you can draw animals on paper and cut them out.Akerman, J. R. (1994). "Atlas, la genèse d'un titre". In Watelet, M. (ed.). Gerardi Mercatoris, Atlas Europae. Antwerp: Bibliothèque des Amis du Fonds Mercator. pp.15–29. See Bibliotheca historica, Book III, Eusebius' Praeparatio evangelica references the same mythology as Diodorus stating "These then are the principal heads of the theology held among the Atlanteans". Mercator, G.; Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection (Library of Congress) (2000). Karrow, R. W. (ed.). Atlas sive Cosmographicæ Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Figura: Duisburg, 1595 (PDF). Translated by Sullivan, D. Oakland, CA: Octavo. ISBN 978-1-891788-26-0. LCCN map55000728. OCLC 48878698. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 March 2016. For inspiration, you could use resources like National Geographic’s Wild Animals Atlas as a reference. This will help guide you in accurately depicting the animals’ habitats and distribution. However, remember that this project is all about embracing creativity and personal expression, so don’t hesitate to let your kids’ imaginations take the lead. Homer, Odyssey, 1.14, 1.50. Calypso is sometimes referred to as Atlantis (Ατλαντίς), which means the daughter of Atlas, see the entry Ατλαντίς in Liddell & Scott, and also Hesiod, Theogony, 938.