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Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Greek Mythology
Tom Richey presents an entertaining and informative PowerPoint presentation on ancient Greek mythology for teachers and students.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Idea Lab: Myths in Words and Pictures
Interactive website in which students learn about myth and symbols in art and storytelling. Engaging and informative with images and informational text.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
Museum Network (UK)
Greek and Roman Myths: The Gallery
A gallery of artwork from 5 different museums housed in one domain. Search for the Greek or Roman character you are studying and find the appropriate artwork to suit. A "Whos Who" module contains a small description of each character,...
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Examine a Roman Painting (Begin by Identifying the Myth)
Examine and analyze a Roman painting and learn about the myth the painting depicts.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Sharks and Rays: Myth and Reality
Learn about the reproductive system of the dogfish shark through a video gallery. Also read about the myth that sharks must constantly swim or they will die. PDF transcripts are available for each video.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence Anxiety and Myth
From the landing page of a past exhibit introduction, use links to learn about Edvard Munch and the themes in his work. View selected works and the tools and techniques he used to create his art. A chronology of his life and additional...
Other
Timeless Myths: Genealogy of Greek Deities
An interactive genealogy chart of the Greek gods and goddesses, and their relationships to each other. Click on any name to learn the title held by that god/goddess.
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Jason and the Centaur
A cartoon image of young Jason, from Greek mythology, in a cave learning from a centaur.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Analyzing a Myth [Pdf]
A brief worksheet/organizer in which students can analyze the content of a given mythological story. Includes five questions and space for students answers and analysis.
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.
Austin Independent School District
Austin Independent School District: Reading Within Genre [Pdf]
A series of three lesson plans and printable graphic organizers designed to help students find the key traits of the myth, fable, and fairy tale genres.
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Poseidon: With Trident
Watercolor image of the god Poseidon holding a trident.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Aphrodite: With Dove
Ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, with a dove.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Zeus: Enthroned
King of the Greek gods, Zeus, on his throne.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Bellerophon: Kisses
An animated cartoon image of a woman blowing a kiss to Bellerophon as he runs away.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Theseus
A cartoon image of Theseus lifting the bolder left by his father.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Myth of Prometheus
An image of "The Myth of Prometheus", created by Piero Di Cosimo in 1515 (Oil on panel).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Celebration of the Myth of Apollo
An image of "Celebration of the Myth of Apollo", created by Louis Dorigny, c. 1695 (Fresco).
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Inst. Of Arts: Birthplace of Herbert Hoover
Site features the painting "The Birthplace of Herbert Hoover, West Branch, Iowa" by Grant Wood. The legend behind the painting, background information, and discussion questions are provided. An outline of key ideas and vocabulary...
Curated OER
Fact Monster: Greek and Roman Mythology
A comprehensive "who's who" listing of the names and descriptions of Greek and Roman deities.
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Dionysius: Reclining
The Greek god Dionysius, reclining on steps.
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