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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Amazons, Mighty Female Warriors

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Amazons, mighty female warriors who fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.
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Franco Cavazzi

The Roman Pantheon/ Roman Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of all the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The site contains the name of the God or Goddess, a picture, and the characteristics of the deity.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Sisyphus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Sisyphus in this passage. He was known for his wealth, his smartness and his cunningness, but used them to harm and offend the gods
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Library of Congress

Loc: Creation Accounts and Depictions

For Students 9th - 10th
Creation stories, myths and art from around the world are presented in this exhibit from the Library of Congress. Each item is briefly described.
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Yale University

The Tainos of Puerto Rico: Rediscovering Borinquen

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Nice unit designed to help students of Puerto Rican descent learn about their cultural roots. Students research Taino culture and read Taino myths, legends and poems; create their own myths and poems; and practice Spanish vocabulary....
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Dragon

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a flashcard about the dragon, a mythical creature in both European and Asian myths, which has many different characteristics. Find out the similarities and differences, and take the quiz to learn more while exploring this OLogy...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Thomas Bulfinch

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Thomas Bulfinch including the full text of the nonfiction work Bulfinch's Mythology, a collection of stories of the gods and heroes, British hero myths, legends of Charlemagne, etc.
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Angitia

For Students 9th - 10th
Entry investigates the myths associated with the Roman goddess Angitia in mythology.
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Other

Victoria Falls Guide: African Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An informational site by two people who grew up in Zimbabwe. Covers facts, art, customs, culture, history, myths, traditions, and religions of Zimbabwe and Africa. Also has a news sections with links to articles on Zimbabwe.
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Natural History Museum

Natural History Museum: Fossil Folklore

For Students 9th - 10th
Under the expansive online exhibit from the Natural History Museum on fossils, this site examines a series of myths associated with fossils including topics on monkeys, snakes, serpents, monsters, and more.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Dark Side of the Mood: Dealing With Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide describes the causes of depression, its symptoms, and potential treatments (including "alternative" choices). It also debunks depression myths. Site provided by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Melani: Romanticism: Introduction to Romanticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article discribing Romanticism and the Romantic Period from 1798-1832 including its beginning with the publication of Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge. Characteristics include heightened imagination, nature...
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: The History of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: History Facts and Fictions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
There are many versions of historical events, people, and places. This PBL offers an opportunity to students to actively explore a disputed event or urban myth to decide which version they will argue in favor of with supporting evidence.
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PBS

Pbs: The Roman Empire of the 1st Century: Religion and Politics in Daily Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will examine various aspects of religion in ancient Rome including the role of mythology, polytheism versus. monotheism, the treatment of Jews and Christians, and the spread of Christianity. To guide their...
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PBS

The Roman Empire: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site describes the early mythology of the Romans and how the Greeks influenced their religion. Contains a sizeable section on the lares and penates, the protective spirits of the home and pantry of a family. Also discusses the...
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Other

Sunnyway: Runes: Alphabet of Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete reference guide on gods and goddesses of Norse mythology provides a lexicon of terminology.
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Other

Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief but thorough article on the Bald Eagles. Content also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson as he discusses the role of eagles in Eskimo myth.
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Other

The Legend of Camelot

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
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Other

Jc Online: Mitos E Lendas Nosso Folclore (In Portugese)

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting collection of 20 Brazilian folktales and myths from different regions of the country, such as the Amazonian rain forest. Includes stories of mythical cities, of creatures that haunt certain regions, and of a goat that eats...
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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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