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Mythological Background of the Trojan War

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Really good outline that gives more than just the basic information about the mythological background to the Trojan War. Shows the actions of both men and gods in this legendary tale.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

For Students 9th - 10th
Brendan Pelsue shares the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides historical information and images of the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Hermes

For Students 9th - 10th
Well-written article tells of several of Hermes' (Roman name "Mercury") feats, including killing Argos.
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Achilles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry on Achilles provides and overview of the history and representations of Achilles.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Ares

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God of War Ares.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Apollo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Drawing of the Greek god Apollo, in three-quarter view.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Pandora

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Pandora. Describes how she is depicted in ancient Greek art, provides information about her skills, and presents her famous story according to the poet Hesiod.
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Zeus: The Olympian

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay tells the story of Zeus (Roman name "Jupiter"), who was hidden from his father at birth, and how he came to rule all the other gods and the whole earth. Includes citations to the mentions of Zeus in The Iliad and The Odyssey.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, learn about a hero of Greek Mythology and son of the god Zeus named Hercules.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia about tragedies discusses its Greek origins; the typical characteristics of a tragedy; and lists some examples of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and modern-day writers of tragedies.
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Edkins Family Index Page: Minerva Goddess of Wisdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Mars

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon representation of Mars, the Greek god of war.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Who's Who on Olympus and Why Should I Care?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
References to mythology extend far beyond the basic exploration of a genre. This unit will serve as an exploration of the creation myth across cultures, an introduction to the major Greek gods and goddesses, and an opportunity to link...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Greece: What Is the Earth Made Of?

For Students K - 1st
Dionysus is a Greek God. and a theater director. Help him get ready for the play and learn about land, water, and air. After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the different materials Earth is made up from (land,...
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Statuette of the God Cupid

For Students 9th - 10th
A bronze statuette of Cupid, the Roman god of love, called Eros by the Greeks, depicts the god as a child of seven years old with two wings. This statuette has lost a wing and part of one foot.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Mosaic of the River God Alpheus

For Students 9th - 10th
The colored mosaic shows a scene inspired by Greek mythology, the story of the river god Alpheus who pursued the nymph Arethusa to Syracuse in Sicily.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Flexbooks 2.0 are interactive, customizable, digital textbooks. Flexbooks are standards-aligned. Flexi, a student tutor, is integrated into each book to guide you on your learning journey. Flexi can assist in learning, answer questions,...
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Pan: Climbing

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Artist's representation of Pan.
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Enjoying "The Seven Against Thebes"

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from the play,.
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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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Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: The Iliad by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary work. Edward, Earl of Derby did this translation of Homer's epic.

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