National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Gaea/mother Earth
This website focuses on Gaea the great goddess of the early Greeks. She is also known as Mother Earth. Use this website to see a picture of Gaea.
Mythweb
Mythweb: The Olympians
Mythweb profiles selected gods and goddesses from Greek mythology who ruled from Mt. Olympus, including Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche
Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ares
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores how the Greek god of war, Ares, was depicted in Greek mythology and Classical art.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Apollo
Defines the Greek god Apollo and takes a look at his family, associated symbols, the Trojan War, and Greek art. Includes images, a timeline, and links to related content.
Mythweb
Mythweb
This kid-friendly site provides a collection of links for the following topics: major Greek gods, a Greek mythology game, major Greek heroes, myths' importance today, and a mythology encyclopedia. Additional links are provided for those...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology
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...
Other
Mythology Guide
"We have collected information on Greek and Roman myths. You can find information on our selection of topics by clicking on the appropriate God or myth name below." Provides simply-worded yet detailed summaries of the major myths of the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Greek Mythology
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the 12 major Greek gods with links to their stories, activities, and a short Activotes quiz.
Able Media
Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.
Other
Greek Mythology Link: Hermes
Author Carlos Parada produces this detailed site about Hermes (Roman name "Mercury"), including quotations from literary works, images of Hermes in art, a chart of family relationships, and an extensive bibliography.
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Zeus: Enthroned
King of the Greek gods, Zeus, on his throne.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who's Who on Olympus and Why Should I Care?
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...
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Pan: With Panpipes
Color rendering of the Greek god Pan playing the panpipes.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Atlas
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
Text Project
Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 3, Issue 1: Greek Mythology [Pdf]
This magazine article discusses Greek Mythology; it explains how the people made up stories and gods to explain things that scientists had not yet discovered such as lightning, the daily rising and setting of the sun, and ocean waves.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Amazon
Encyclopedia entry on the Greek mythological women warriors known as the Amazons. Site provides photos and links to further reading.
TES Global
Blendspace: The Lightning Thief
A thirteen-part learning module including links to informational sites about Greek gods and goddesses, a rap song, the Greek alphabet, several myths followed by questions or assessments, and a dictionary. All links provide background...
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Arachne
Iseult Gillespie shares how one such unnerving transformation befell the spinner Arachne.