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Encyclopedia Mythica: Minos

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article detailing the mythology of King Minos with hyperlinks to additional information and related topics.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry on the Hindu deity Shiva. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Jason

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief account of Jason, son of Aeson and leader of the Argonauts.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Izanagi

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief biography of Izanagi, the primordial sky, the Shinto god of all that is light and heavenly.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Brihaspati

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica provides a brief overview of Brihaspati, the lord of prayer in Hindu mythology. Brihaspati took the form of Brahmanaspati to create the universe with his chanting.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Poseidon

For Students 9th - 10th
The god of the sea and his famous rivalry with Athena for the favor of the city of Athens is explained in this article. (Roman name "Neptune.")
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Egyptian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Click the names on the left for descriptions of characters, places, and articles associated with Egyptian mythology. Some descriptions are lengthy and contain pictures and/or hieroglyphs.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Nova Southeastern University: Charles Spearman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Details the life and work of Charles Spearman. Sections include: Spearman and the Army, Educational and Professional Background, Contributions to the Testing Enterprise, Published Works.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
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Leo Masuda Architectonic Office: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Office provides a history of Roman architecture. Select a specific building for a general description of its architecture.
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University of Virginia: Indra

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the Hindu deity Indra. Discusses his position in the Hindu pantheon and importance in Hindu mythology.
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Villa Almerico Capra "La Rotonda"

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful picture of La Rotonda greets you when you open this site. You start to wonder why you're not on a plane to vacation there! Below the picture there is technical data concerning the use of the building and rooms, and why they...
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Hera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: African Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
From Encyclopedia Mythica, this page lists the names of more than a hundred characters, places, items, gods, and goddesses associated with African mythology. Click on an item to read more information about it.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Ragnarok

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shares an encyclopedia entry for the a mythological topic of "Ragnarok".
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description in the form of an encyclopedia entry on the Hindu goddess Kali. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Mitra

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia Mythica: Lares

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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A View on Cities: Rome: Piazza Della Rotonda

For Students 9th - 10th
Piazza della Rotonda seen through the porch of the Pantheon (Rome)
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Unesco: Spain: Poblet Monastery

For Students 9th - 10th
This Cistercian abbey in Catalonia is one of the largest in Spain. At its centre is a 12th-century church. The austere, majestic monastery, which has a fortified royal residence and contains the pantheon of the kings of Catalonia and...
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Unesco: Nigeria: Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove

For Students 9th - 10th
The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of...