Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas
A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Mythology and Culture in Ancient Rome
In this lesson, students learn about different types of myths and the ones common in ancient Rome. They then investigate the role mythology played in the ancient Roman civilization. Includes link to interactive site on the death of Jesus.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids
On this website, students can learn about the Mythology of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
Other
Godchecker: Egyptian Mythology
Introduction to the Gods of Egypt with definitions and descriptions of the Ancient Gods and Goddesses of Egypt and their cultural significance.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Glossary for Ancient China
Resource provides terms and definitions of ancient Chinese mythological figures, archeological terms, and historical terms.
Other
Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
Other
Odyssey: Teacher Zone: The Achievements and Challenges of Peru
This teaching unit is intended to focus on some of those aspects of Peruvian life and history that are of great significance to understanding the people of Peru today and their situation. Although some of the external links have expired,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Greek Mythology
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the 12 major Greek gods with links to their stories, activities, and a short Activotes quiz.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt
Site contains a wealth of information on the ancient Egyptians and their way of life. Among the things discussed include ancient Egyptian mythology, their daily life, death and burial rituals, Egyptian writing, plus much more!
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs
A short introduction to the topic of dinosaurs with a fact section on sixteen different dinosaurs. Another section looks at dinosaur myths and legends in ancient cultures. There are also lesson plans and some word puzzles.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online: Near East
Illustrated overview of the ancient Near East. Topic coverage includes peopole, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology.
Other
Life and Death in Ancient Mexico
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
Other
Maya Stories
This site has a collection of Maya stories and myths which can be used as primary sources.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Griffin
In heraldry, the griffin is a fabulous animal, with the head and forefeet of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The head is represented with pricked ears, symbolical of its vigilance. In mythology, the griffin was a...