Launch of Stones of Erasmus Store: Free Greek Myth Genealogy Charts & $3 Tyche/Nemesis Lesson Plan – 300th Digital Download

🎉 New Storefront + 300th Digital Download!

Since 2015 I’ve been running Stones of Erasmus, a home for education, art, literature, and creative sparks. Today I’m thrilled to unveil my brand-new storefront and celebrate my 300th digital resource with two featured downloads.

Free Greek-Mythology Genealogy Charts (15 pages)

Tyche and Nemesis Lesson Activity ($3)

What's Inside?

• Tyche & Nemesis Lesson Plan – explores Fortune, fate, and moral balance; Common Core, VA SOL, and TEKS aligned; includes question banks, writing tasks, and flexible pacing (only $3).
• Greek-Mythology Genealogy Charts – 15 beautifully designed family trees clarifying divine and heroic lineages. Ideal for anchor charts, posters, or LMS uploads – free for life.

Why Download?

These resources save prep time, deepen myth comprehension, and look great on classroom walls or digital slides. Add them to your toolkit now—future you (and your students) will thank you!

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The Wheel of Fortune, Tyche & Fortuna: Why Luck Still Spins Our Lives

The Real Meaning Behind The Wheel of Fortune

Hey, y’all! Ever blurt out “the wheel of fortune” or tune in as Pat Sajak and Vanna White stand beside that squeaky, nerve-racking game-show wheel? That cliff-hanger moment—big prize or Bankrupt—isn’t just television drama. It’s pure mythology.

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Meet Tyche & Fortuna: Goddesses of Chance

Tyche (Greek) and her Roman twin Fortuna personify luck, fate, and glorious randomness. Artists usually show them brandishing …

• 🌽 Cornucopia – overflowing abundance
• 🛶 Rudder – steering the course of life
• 🌍 Globe or Wheel – the dizzy spin of destiny

Unlike the three Fates, who measure and clip fixed life-threads, Tyche and Fortuna swoop in as the wild cards. One spin can shower you with gifts—or toss you into chaos.

Quick art history dive: Tyche & Fortuna through the ages ↑

Modern Spin: Job Hunts & Game Shows

I’m currently pitching résumés for next school year. Every application feels like a wager on Tyche’s wheel—talent ✔️, timing ✔️, and a dash of sheer luck. Sound familiar?

Spot the Goddess IRL

Next time you see a statue or painting of a woman with a cornucopia, rudder, or spinning wheel, remember: she’s the original spinner of fortune, quietly shaping the idioms we toss around today.

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Classroom Bonus: Buy Me a Coffee and Get a Two-Day Lesson Plan

Ready to let students spin their own wheel of fate? Download my Tyche & Nemesis lesson — complete with illustrated reading cards, discussion prompts, exit tickets, and an anchor chart that’s both print-and-digital-ready.

⬇️ Grab the Lesson on Tyche & Nemesis

P.S. If this resource saves you planning time, consider buying me a much-needed bodega coffee ☕️—and may Tyche steer both of us toward good fortune!

— Greig @ Stones of Erasmus

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