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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encylopedia Mythica: Folktales From Many Lands

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a Mayan folktale about how the sun and moon were created, a Russian tale about how a farm boy becomes a prince, a Scandinavian tale about how Winter captured Spring, or a Blackfoot Indian story about learning from buffalo. More than...
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Cherokee Messenger: The Mounds and the Constant Fire: The Old Sacred Things

For Students 9th - 10th
Cherokee Messenger provides a collection of three Cherokee stories on Cherokee sacred spaces: the "Cherokee Mounds," "Sacred Fire," and "Sacred Things."
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Sacred Text Archive

Internet Sacred Text Archive: Hupa Texts

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an extremely interesting site in that it consists of myths from the Hupa as told at the turn of the century.
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Hera: The Most Beautiful Goddess

For Students 9th - 10th
All the mentions of Hera in The Iliad and The Odyssey are listed here. (Roman name: Juno.)
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Hermes: Herald of the Immortals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Pygmalion: Etext

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to access an online version of Shaw's famous play, based on the classical myth.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Garuda

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Garuda, a mythic bird-like creature, is an important figure in Hindu mythology, but you can find out what other cultures have adopted this mythological bird. Flashcard format.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Lead in Your Pencil

For Students 9th - 10th
Site uncovers the myth that pencils are still made of lead. Instead, they are made of graphite.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dinosaurs and Cave People

For Students 9th - 10th
Site uncovers the truth behind some common dinosaur myths.
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Absolute Egyptology: Isis

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose Isis from the list of Egyptian gods and goddesses on the left. The site includes a picture and some information on the goddess. There is also a link that takes you to a page that tells the Myth of Osiris.
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Life and Death in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
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Old Wives' Tales Won't Predict the Sex of Your Baby

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses old wives' tales that deal with predicting the sex of an unborn baby. Learn about the origins of these myths and whether any of them are partially true.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Dyaus Pita

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry on the Hindu sky god Dyaus Pita. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Brihaspati

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica provides a brief overview of Brihaspati, the lord of prayer in Hindu mythology. Brihaspati took the form of Brahmanaspati to create the universe with his chanting.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Adityas

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the group of Hindu sun gods known as Adityas. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Surya

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Surya. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries about other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Tvashtri

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu artisan god Tvashtri. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Rta

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry on the Hindu concept of rta, or cosmic order. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures and concepts in Hindu mythology.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Mermaid

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The myth of the mermaid has been found in stories of many cultures. Take the quiz and learn more about this mythical creature. Flashcard format.
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Egyptian Symbols: Symbol List Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site proves to be a useful site which depicts frequently used Egyptian symbols; clicking on the symbol will provide its meaning and usage. The site also includes a glossary of Egyptian mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Rudra

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu storm god Rudra. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry on the Hindu deity Shiva. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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University of Toronto (Canada)

University of Toronto: Using Thesis Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
The first part of this page lists five characteristics of a thesis statement and gives examples of a poor and an effective statement for each characteristic. The second part of the handout dispels common myths about the thesis statement.
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Curated OER

Greek Mythology Link: Athena

For Students 9th - 10th
Greek Mythology Link: Athena

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