An exhaustive collection of images, biographies, and texts focused on the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. W.9-10.9a Analysis

Zeus' beautiful but jealous wife is explained in detail, including stories of her epic rages. There are images, a chart of family relationships, and an extensive bibliography. Site by Carlos Parada, author of Genealogical Guide to Greek...

This site focuses on the Greek Mythology behind Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, which is located in Sicily, Italy.

Something seems familiar here: Young scholars learn how allusion invites more into a text. Using "The House On Mango Street" students will learn about allusion by paralleling events from both the Bible and from Greek mythology.

Create your own masks and puppets and bring the mythic creatures to life.

Reference page on Alcestis, mythical queen of Thessaly in Classical Greek mythology. Page includes links to further reading, timeline and illustrations.

Mythweb is devoted to the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology. Students can click on the Greek character they'd like to study, and read more information for that character.

Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores how the Greek god of war, Ares, was depicted in Greek mythology and Classical art.

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...

Learn about the Sirens, sea nymphs with the power to seduce sailors with their singing. See the pictures and read about Odysseus experience with them.

Learn about the Amazons, mighty female warriors who fought against the Greeks during the Trojan War.

"Theogony," a famous poem, by Hesiod explains the beginnings of Greek Mythology's first Greek Gods and Goddesses. From Chaos came Gaea (Earth), Uranus (the Heaven), and Eros (Desire) who produced the Titans and from them, the Olympian gods.

Read about the Nymphs, young goddesses of Nature including the sea, the land, and the woods.

Hebe, the goddess of youth and the cupbearer of the gods, was married to Heracles and acted as a servant to the Olympian gods.

This site focuses on the ancient Greek island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, which was declared the sacred Island of Antiquity.

This site provides information on the Karpathos, the residence of the gods located in the Dodecanese area.

This site focuses on Mount Olympus, the Kingdom of the Olympian gods and the highest mountain in Greece.

This site offers the complete text of The Odyssey by Homer in audio.

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...

This site focuses on the Greek hero Heracles including his ancestry, pictures, events in his life, and links to myths about him.

Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.

This site provides links to individual Ancient Greek heroes including famous ones like Heracles and Jason, Kings and Founders, Extraordinary Women, Olympic heroes, and others.

Read about Atalanta, the famous huntress and runner. Learn how she saved herself when she was attacked by Centaurs.

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.