Myths and legends
Welcome to our guide to myths and legends, where you can learn about England’s history, discover more about our sites and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do! Here's what we've got in store for you:
Legendary things to make and do
Featured: LEARN HOW TO DRAW ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
Calling all aspiring artists! Join Wesley Robins, illustrator of English Heritage Kids Rule! magazine, for a fun, draw-along art tutorial.
In this video, Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw the legendary St George and the dragon he founght. So, grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him!
More things to make and do
Play the 12 Labours of Hercules board game
Have you got what it takes to to be a legendary hero or heroine like Hercules? Travel back in time to ancient Greece with this brilliant board game to find out...
Download and assemble the game using our simple templates and instructions, then challenge your family or friends to see who will be the first player to complete all 12 labours and win!
Play now!Go on a monster hunt!
Are you ready to embark on a monster hunting quest?
Find out about the mythical beasts that can be spotted at English Heritage sites around the country, then download our map and head out and see how many of them you can spot yourself. Tick off each mythical creature you manage to track down and make your map look even more snazzy by colouring it in. Just make sure to watch out for those dragons!
Start your questTintagel Castle & the legend of King Arthur
Time to take a seat at the round table! Join Ben Shires and his expert guest Jeremy Ashbee to explore Tintagel Castle and perhaps one of the most famous tales of all: the legend of King Arthur.
More history at homeThe Kids Rule! guide to Myths & Legends (issue 24)
Read Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about the myths and legends linked to our sites plus many more. You can take our quiz to see which Norse God or Goddess you are most like, step inside a secretive Roman temple and discover how St Hild banished an army of snakes!
This is issue 24 in our series of Kids Rule! magazines following the history of England. Each issue is designed to help you discover more about our properties through fun facts, illustrated stories and games.
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