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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Oedipus the King by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the entire text of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles, translated by Storr. Includes the ability to download a text-only version.
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: For Oedipus the King

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a study guide to aid in the reading of "Oedipus the King" by Sophocles. Contains questions for consideration, links to outside information, and footnotes to help enhance knowledge.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Oedipus

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Sophocles' play Oedipus. Highlights and describes some events in the famous play.
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Other

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1: Dramatic Justice [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan unit, students investigate how justice is perceived and addressed in different cultures and times by examining literature from around the world. Texts examined include: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, A Sport of...
Primary
York University

Classics History of Psychology: Commentary Origin/development of Psychoanalysis

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Freud; discussion of his major theories about hysteria, dream interpretation, self-analysis, oedipus complex, etc. Makes references to several of Freud's books and papers.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Child Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Child Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas", created by Denis-Antoine Chaudet from 1815-18 (Marble, 196 x 75 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus Et Phorbas

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Oedipus et Phorbas", created by Felix Lecomte in 1771 (Marble, height 97 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus and the Sphinx

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Oedipus and the Sphinx", created by Gustave Moreau in 1864 (Oil on canvas, 206 x 105 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Oedipus and the Sphynx

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Oedipus and the Sphynx", created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres from 1808-25 (Oil on canvas, 189 x 144 cm).
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Curated OER

Athenian Red Figure Clay Cup, About 470 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Sophocles' play Oedipus. Highlights and describes some events in the famous play.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven plays by Sophocles written out and followed by commentary. No biographical information is given.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Freud: Conflict and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of materials which provides photographs, manuscripts, articles about Freud that present several views of his work.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Content includes an introduction to the text, three versions of the full text, numerous essays and articles which explore the text, and other resources.
Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Antigone by Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Find here the complete text of the play Antigone by Sophocles.
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Eserver

E Server: Drama Collection: The Plays of Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Sophocles' plays is available here, with easy printing and emailing functions.
Online Course
University of California

Online English: The Hamlet Module: u.c. Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Shakespeare's "Hamlet," when you visit this online English Module.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
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Curated OER

Poronia Oedipus : Cooke Illustration

For Students 9th - 10th
Boletes and polypores, coral and jelly fungi, stinkhorns, puffballs and birds nest fungi, stereoid and paint fungi, cup fungi, flask fungi, and truffle-like fungi are discussed in this comprehensive.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of 18 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic of Mythology. From prehistory to the present, mythology has played an essential role in how humans interact with and understand the world around them. Explore a world of...
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Other

Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
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Other

Ancient Greek Theatre: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site on Greek theatre with a brief biography of Sophocles, along with a short list of his works and summaries of each.
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Curated OER

[Picture of the Great Sphinx]

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
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Curated OER

[The Smile of the Sphinx, Before the 1920s Restoration]

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about the significance of the sphinx in "Oedipus the King," the tragedy by Sophocles. The essay begins with an examination of the Great Sphinx at Giza, discussing its appearance, age, and likely purpose.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sophocles

For Students 9th - 10th
(c. 496-406 BCE) Tragic playwright of Ancient Greece. He wrote many famous plays including Electra, Anitogne and Oedipus Rex.

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