What If Nietzsche Entered Greek Mythology Book I - Gazing at the Gods An Illustrated Mythology Workbook for STEM and AI-Literate Kids What if Greek mythology was not just a collection of old stories, but a system you could explore, question, and even flip upside down? This is Book I of a four-part illustrated workbook series that combines: Greek myths - Nietzschean philosophy - AI literacy - Interactive exercises for curious thinkers In Gazing at the Gods, readers encounter 12 powerful Olympian figures—Zeus, Hermes, Athena, Dionysus, and others—not just through their legends, but through the systems they represent: power, play, wisdom, suffering, and desire. Each module introduces one god through a hands-on, thought-provoking format that includes: A myth summary from Ancient Greek tradition - A diagram showing how each mythic system works - A bold quote from Nietzsche, explained in kid-friendly terms - Two AI literacy prompts that invite readers to explore metaphor, inversion, and original language - A section called Why the Nietzschean Man Gazes, showing how meaning can be inverted - A creative space for drawing or reimagining each myth Designed for kids age 10 and up, homeschoolers, and educators, this book supports learning in: Literary symbolism - Critical thinking - Philosophy and ethics - AI-assisted research using tools like the Perseus Digital Library About the Series This title is the first volume in the What If Nietzsche Entered Greek Mythology quartet: Book I: Gazing at the Gods – How value systems are created Book II: Laughing at the Gods Punishments – How suffering becomes art Book III: Thinking on the Heroes – How action becomes reflection Book IV: Without Fearing Beasts – How fear becomes power Each book introduces a new lens—and a new Nietzschean stance: the gaze, the laugh, the thought, and the fearless step. A Creative Philosophy Workbook for the Next Generation This is not a traditional workbook. It is a thinking toolkit. A map for exploring stories, meaning, and how value is created. It invites students and families to explore myths not just by reading—but by interpreting, questioning, and building symbolic understanding. Perfect for STEM-focused families, literature lovers, gifted learners, and anyone curious about how ancient myths can still shape our lives today. Written and Illustrated by Jason Kassel, PhD Published by Recursive Publishing