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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Arachne

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie shares how one such unnerving transformation befell the spinner Arachne.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Hermes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Hermes, the Greek god of the trade, the god of eloquence, and a luck-bringing messenger of the gods. It provides biographical information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles,...
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Medea (Euripides)

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT offers an online version of the classical play "Medea" by the Greek playwright Euripides.
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Mythweb

Mythweb: The Labors of Hercules (Heracles)

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of the twelve labors of Hercules, delightfully told with comic illustrations in slideshow format.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alcestis

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page on Alcestis, mythical queen of Thessaly in Classical Greek mythology. Page includes links to further reading, timeline and illustrations.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Pan: With Panpipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Color rendering of the Greek god Pan playing the panpipes.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Heroes: Bellerophon: Mounted on Pegasus

For Students 9th - 10th
Color illustration of the ancient Greek hero Bellerophon riding Pegasus.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Prometheus

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Prometheus.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

For Students 9th - 10th
Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Icarus and Daedalus

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with the myth "Icarus and Daedalus" by Ovid, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Sisyphus

For Students 9th - 10th
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. Alex Gendler shares the myth of Sisyphus.
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Other

Demeter: Goddess of the Harvest

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed retelling of the myth of Demeter and of her daughter, Persephone. The resource contents concludes with citations from the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Jason and the Golden Fleece

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore characterization, plot and setting and compare these elements in mythology and modern works of literature, film and television. Retell myths in modern settings or modern-day stories using a mythological Greek setting. While this...
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Other

Ithaka: Cultural Study Program in Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Ithaka offers a rigorous experiential and academic work/study immersion in Greek culture. The study is inter-disciplinary, covering the main areas of culture and learning from ancient times to the present day. It is accessible to the...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Cyclops

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find out the background of the mythical cyclops from Greek mythology. It might surprise you! Flashcard format.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, learn about a hero of Greek Mythology and son of the god Zeus named Hercules.
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on the Greek mythological women warriors known as the Amazons. Site provides photos and links to further reading.
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Mythweb

Mythweb: Teaching Tips From Mythweb

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
"Teaching Tips from Mythweb" features lesson ideas for integrating mythology into the writing and reading curriculums of all grade levels.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Apollo

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Defines the Greek god Apollo and takes a look at his family, associated symbols, the Trojan War, and Greek art. Includes images, a timeline, and links to related content.
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient World Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Dionysius: Reclining

For Students 9th - 10th
The Greek god Dionysius, reclining on steps.

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