PBS
Pbs Teachers: Jason and the Golden Fleece
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...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Theseus
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Greek hero Theseus. It includes links to more information in addition to a summary of the myth.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Odysseus
Detailed encyclopedia article for Odysseus, known for his guile and resourcefulness, the hero of Homer's Odyssey, and a major character in the Iliad. He is most famous for the ten years it took him to return home from the Trojan War.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Tiresias
Learn about Tiresias, the famous blind seer and his prophecies. Find out how and why he was blinded and learn some of his famous prophecies.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Pelops
Will Pelops win the chariot race to wed his love? Read to learn Pelops's story.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Atalanta
Read about Atalanta, the famous huntress and runner. Learn how she saved herself when she was attacked by Centaurs.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Cephalus
Read to learn more about Cephalus, a famous hunter from Athens and the first king of the Ionian island of Cephalonia. See what the lack of trust can do to a relationship.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Alcestis
Learn about Alcestis, a princess known for her unconditional love and heroism. See what her husband had to go through to win the honor and her sacrifice to save him.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Danae
Learn about Princess Danae and why her father locked her away and later cast her and her baby out into the sea in a wooden box.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Pandora
Read about Pandora, the first woman created by the Olympian gods, and learn about what happened when she opened the jar she was forbidden to open.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Psyche
Read this and learn the story of Psyche and Eros. Do they get back together after the terrible accident?
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Actaeon
Read about Actaeon, who was turned into a stag as punishment for accidentally seeing Artemis naked. Learn what happened to him as a result.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Bellerophon
Read about Bellerophon, the master of the winged horse Pegasus, in this passage.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Helen
Read to learn more about Helen, "the most beautiful woman in the world," and learn how the Trojan War began.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Geek Heroes: Daedalus
Read about Daedalus, the most famous architect, painter, sculptor, and inventor of Ancient Athens.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Hercules
On this site, learn about a hero of Greek Mythology and son of the god Zeus named Hercules.
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Legend of Oedipus" by Common Lit Staff
A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Oedipus," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
Other
Bernard Suzanne: Plato and His Dialogues: Heracles (Hercules)
Read an extensive, scholarly retelling of the stories of Heracles and of the legends that surround him, including descriptions of his twelve labors and the geographical locations corresponding to the myths.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Homer's Iliad
Kids learn about Homer's Iliad from Ancient Greece on this site. Explore an epic poem about the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Homer's Odyssey
Learn about an epic poem about the hero Odysseus and his journey home on this site. Read more information about Homer's Odyssey here.