Curated OER
Aztec Gods
The Aztec people had many gods in their pantheon. Your class gets to learn about three of them. They read about each of the three main gods, then create a god of their own. They use what they've learned about each god to make and...
Curated OER
Battle of The Pantheons
Students will investigate the Greek Mythology of gods and goddesses. This is a large unit and a mind map will be developed. An essential question will be answered to encourage students to develop higher thinking skills.
Curated OER
Mythology
Learners gain an understanding of different myths and the names of Pantheon gods and their names. They read short myths out loud and review how Zeus and Hera were important to the Olympic games.
Curated OER
Lesson: Creating a Superhero Sculpture
Indian art depicts an amazing pantheon of gods and goddesses, each having interesting powers and purposes. Young art historians use the provided images to analyze a carved sculpture of a monkey-god. They then brainstorm the attributes...
Curated OER
Aphrodite with Eros on a Dolphin at Her Side
Young scholars analyze Greek sculpture. In this Greek sculpture lesson, students review the roles and responsibilities of the Gods and Goddesses in the Greek pantheon. Young scholars compare the way Greek Gods are portrayed and sculpt...
Curated OER
Mythology - What Is It?
Students explore Greek mythology. For this mythology lesson, students discuss and define mythology. Students view pictures and associate them with the correct Greek myth. Students answer trivia questions about their knowledge for mythology.
Curated OER
Belief Systems Along the Silk Roads
Students reflect on similarities and differences among belief systems. Using excerpts of translated religious texts, they organize these quotations into broad themes. The quotations will be posted on a Silk Roads map as reminders of how...
Franco Cavazzi
The Roman Pantheon/ Roman Gods
A complete list of all the Roman Gods and Goddesses. The site contains the name of the God or Goddess, a picture, and the characteristics of the deity.
Other
Hinduwebsite: Gods and Goddesses
An introduction to the Hindu pantheon. Explains how the "many gods" of Hinduism are actually manifestations of the one God.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Mount Olympus
This site focuses on Mount Olympus, the Kingdom of the Olympian gods and the highest mountain in Greece.
Other
Mysterious Britain and Ireland: Mars, the God of War
This resource provides information on the mythological god of war, Mars.
Other
Pantheon: The Family Tree of Gods
Interactive family tree of ancient Japanese gods and goddesses with descriptions and images.
Other
Godchecker: Celtic Mythology: The Gods of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Gaul
Guide to the pantheon of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Lares
A brief description of the role of the Lares in Roman households and religion. Also mentions the Penates, another type of household god. Discusses the types of Lares and their worship.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Franco Cavazzi
Roman Empire: Roman Religion
This site describes the Roman religion. It explains the gods and goddesses and their origins, prayer and sacrifice, offices of the state religion, festivals, and the beginning of Christianity.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec
This site is a brief article from the encyclopedia Mythica, and contains information on the Aztec god, Xipe Totec. The article is three paragraphs long and contains great background information into the subject.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Varuna
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Varuna, one of the most important of the Vedic gods.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Mitra
A short encyclopedia entry about the Vedic god Mitra, the mediator between the gods and men. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Xochiquetzal
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica contains great information on the Aztec god, Xochiquetzal. The article is two paragraphs long and very factual.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
Able Media
Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.