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Classics Technology Center: The Story of Troy
This site provides an account of the legendary war between Greece and Troy. Begins with the legend of Helen and her possibly divine birth and finishes with the fates of the warriors involved. Also includes some nice comparative mythology...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ares
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores how the Greek god of war, Ares, was depicted in Greek mythology and Classical art.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Athena
Resource provides a definition of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and the crafts, and describes her place in Greek mythology.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Atlas
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Cyclops
Find out the background of the mythical cyclops from Greek mythology. It might surprise you! Flashcard format.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Trade and Barter in Ancient Greece
Middlebury College provides an essay that uses ancient Greek mythology to explain how the Greeks viewed economic practices like trading and bartering.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Odysseus
This site focuses on Odysseus including his ancestry, his participation in the Trojan War, his ten-year journey at sea, and pictures and myths about him
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Monsters: Harpies
Learn more about the Harpies of Grek Mythology whose main mission was to steal away the children and snatch the souls of the people.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Monsters: Medusa
Learn more about Medusa, the monster of Greek Mythology whose hair was snakes and could turn people to stone with a glance.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Agamemnon
Learn more about Agamemnon, King of Mycenae and leader and hero of the Trojan War in this site. See pictures and links to myths about him.
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Mythology Electronic Texts
This is a handy site from the University of Pittsburgh for making comparisons in the folklore of different cultures. It is organized by themes. For instance, you could scroll down to the theme "Man and Serpent," click on that and read...
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...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens" by Athena europe.org
A learning module that begins with the story "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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.
Sacred Text Archive
Internet Sacred Text Archive: The Popol Vuh
This is an extract from an English translation of the Popol Vuh, the mythic and heroic sagas of the Kiches of Central America.
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Hera
This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Hermes
Well-written article tells of several of Hermes' (Roman name "Mercury") feats, including killing Argos.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amazon
Encyclopedia entry on the Greek mythological women warriors known as the Amazons. Site provides photos and links to further reading.
Other
The Center for Story and Symbol: Mythos: Joseph Campbell's Mythic Journey
A biographical piece about the storyteller named Joseph Campbell. This piece was originally featured in New Perspectives Magazine in July 1994.
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.
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