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Author's Calendar: John Milton
A biography of John Milton. Includes information on his famous epic poem, PARADISE LOST, as well as links to William Blake, Percy Shelley, Alexander Pope, John Keats, Lord Byron, and J.R.R. Tolkien.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Arjuna
Illustrated entry tells the story of Arjuna, a hero in the Indian epic " The Mahabharata".
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 52: Scops, Rappers and You
This lesson will help learners to better understand and appreciate the epic poem Beowulf by comparing it to a modern rap song. All learners, and at-risk students in particular, learn better when they are able to find relevance and...
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Holt Elements of Literature Sixth Course: Introduction From Beowulf
A background for the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf, to the time period in which it was created, and about the concept of the Epic Hero.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Odyssey" by Homer
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer. Odysseus, an ancient Greek war hero and leader of Ithaca, embarks on a twenty-year long return to his homeland after the fall of Troy. It is...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Blood Feud of Toad Water" by H. H. Munro
This is the text of the short story "The Blood-Feud of Toad-Water" by H. H. Munro, a West Country epic of a feud between an animal farmer and a crop farmer.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Multimedia Hero Analysis
In this 9-12 lesson, students will analyze the positive character traits of heroes as depicted in music, art, and literature. They will gain an understanding of how cultures and societies have produced folk, military, religious,...
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Alcyone Systems: "Beowulf," the Classic Epic
This Harvard Classics site has the entire text of "Beowulf" from the 1910 P.F. Collier and Son edition. Well organized so you can click easily to get to the "Beowulf Prelude," "Beowulf: XLIII," or anything between.
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Milton
This John Milton resource provides links to lesson plans, full-texts of Paradise Lost and other poems, teaching ideas, and biographical information.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Beowulf: An Adaptation From the Old English Version
Enjoy this contemporary English translation of the epic Old English poem Beowulf, which can be read in conjunction with the original for better comprehension.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Beowulf Trivia Quizzes
This FunTrivia provides four modules of Beowulf timed quizzes. Students will be able to review the famous epic and answer main idea and detail questions about Beowulf.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Beowulf
Use this resource to learn why Beowulf, of epic poetry fame, is viewed as a heroic character.
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The Mahabharata
This resource presents a synopsis of one of the great epics of India, concerning an 18-day war among 18 armies.
TES Global
Blendspace: Beowulf and Archaeology
A nine-part learning module with links to videos and websites to use while reading the epic poem Beowulf.
TES Global
Blendspace: Beowulf Project
A learning module with twenty-four links to images and texts to use while completing a project with the epic poem Beowulf.
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Berkeley Digital Library: The Song of Roland
Full-text English language translation of the 11th-century French epic poem. Translated by C.K. Scott Moncrieff. With an intro. by G.K. Chesterton, and a note on technique by George Saintsbury.
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Heike Monogatari
A summary of The Tale of the Heike and important characters and themes in this epic which related to the miltary culture of the fourth century in Japan.
Sacred Text Archive
Enuma Elish: The Epic of Creation
A 1902 translation of the Enuma Elish, the ancient Mesopotamian creation myth.
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Indian Literature: Mahabharata
Concise explanation of the longest Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: If Superpowers Were Real: Invisibility
What if invisibility wasn't just the stuff of epic comic book stories? Is it scientifically possible to be invisible? In this series, creator Joy Lin tackles six superpowers and reveals just how scientifically realistic they can be. [4:33]
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Sanskrit
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language. Identifies the origins of the language and how it spread throughout the area. Identifies two ancient...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Ramayana
Brief description of the Ramayana, one of two great epic poems of ancient India.
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