WEBSITES ON MYTHOLOGY IN WORLD CULTURES
(including Legends, Folktales, and
Sagas)
Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the “back” button.
All of the sites listed were
active as of May, 2008. The evaluation
is by the
DISCLAIMER: Some images on some sites may not be appropriate for young children. We cannot be responsible for student access to images.
AESOP’S FABLES NEW!
“Since 1994 Professor Copper Giloth has assigned her
students in Art 271, Introduction to Computing in the Fine Arts, the task of
illustrating the traditional Aesop's fables along side their own retellings of
the fables in a modern setting. This collection gathers together artwork from
several semesters.
Over
the years the Web has developed to allow for more action and interactivity. In
the earlier versions, the stories are illustrated with still images set in
simple HTML pages. More recently, students have been working with Macromedia
Flash to develop their stories as animations, some with sound and
interactivity.” Click on Fables for a long list of fables. Many are Flash animations. Excellent
THE BIG MYTH NEW!
http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/
“The Big Myth is a new experimental
learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a
sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The
myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the
culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that
culture. The Big Myth combines the internet and Flash animation as a
presentational medium with a highly progressive group learning method known as
complex instruction. Teachers are advised to start in the teacher's section for
more complete instructions. The Big Myth consists of the Mythology section, Links and Bibliography for further
research, a Write Your Own Creation
Myth section for students, the Teacher's
Guide and a Discussion Forum
where an off-line debate is held over the material.” We found online: Inuit, Mayan, Inca, Norse,
Babylonian, Egyptian, Yoruba, Chinese and Maori. Each module contains three sections: Creation
Myth, Culture and Pantheon of Gods. Each
also contains exercises for classroom use.
The module contains 25 myths however only nine are online, the rest are
on a CD-ROM for sale for $16.50. Some
parts of the site are password protected and you must purchase a password. Outstanding.
Excellent
DIGITAL LIBRARIAN – CLASSICS AND THE ANCIENT WORLD
http://www.digital-librarian.com/classics.html
This is simply a huge list of sites on the ancient world. Excellent
ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHICA
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica.html
An encyclopedia of mythology with an alphabetical listing. Good for quick reference. Excellent
GODCHECKER – YOUR GUIDE TO THE GODS NEW!
A
large database of the gods and goddesses of cultures around the world. “The Godchecker
database aims to cover all Gods of mythology, literature and legend. Pagan
culture is covered with Celtic deities and more Earth Mother Goddesses than you
can shake a willow stick at. And if you're seeking knowledge, wealth or
immortality, you may pick up some tips. Our current research has led to some
very promising ideas involving snails, beetroot and cunningly-shaped sticks...” Click
on The Pantheon to see articles and glossaries of the deities of a large number
of cultures from every continent of the world except
GODS AND GODDESSES – THE
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/home_set.html
Explore
Greek myths through the artifacts and more from
GREEK MYTHOLOGY.COM
http://www.greekmythology.com/
Fairly
thorough information on Greek myths.
Sections: Olympian Gods, Titans, Other Gods, Myths, Creatures, Figures,
Places, Heroes, Online Books and Classic Literature. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY FROM THE ILIAD TO THE FALL OF THE LAST TYRANT
http://www.messagenet.com/myths/index.html
Sections include:
Introduction, Origins of Greek Mythology, Fun Fact Quiz, Greek Names vs.
Roman Names, The Immortals, and Links.
There are also two additional quizzes.
Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS NEW!
http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/
An
extensive catalog of Greek mythology.
Sections: Characters, Images/Albums, Dictionaries, Topics, Groups,
Places, Educators (a guide to using the site), Maps/Charts, and Downloads (printables- fee charged). Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY TODAY – MYTHMAN.COM
A site for students on the major and
minor Greek gods and myths. A huge site
set up as a Homework Helper. Includes
Myth Quizzes, The Greek Alphabet, The Gods Names in Greek, How the Names Are
Pronounced and more. Excellent
GREEK MYTHS FOR EDUCATORS
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/greekmyths.htm
“Welcome to the
THE HERO’S JOURNEY NEW!
http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/smc/journey/
“This
travel case and this web site are for people that want to take a journey of
story, along the path of the Hero's
Journey, the classic mythical structure popularized by the works of
writer Joseph Campbell. Not only do many common myths and legends follow this
structure, but many of your favorite stories and popular movies follow a
similar path” “Here you will find 27158
examples that have been written using our Hero's Journey StoryTool. We distinguish two types of
stories. 23595 Original stories
written as guided by the framing questions of the Hero's Journey. 3563
Classic stories (i.e. myths, books, movies) that have been analyzed
according to the Hero's Journey.
You
may view examples by using the menu in the red tool bar. You will see each
story's title, author, date of last of modifcation, plus a status indicator of complete, preview, or private.
The first two indicate that the story can be viewed by anyone while the last
one means that the author is not quite ready to make his/her work available.
You can also use the links in the display to see the story listings sorted by
title, author, date written, or status.” Excellent
MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE AND THE HERO’S
JOURNEY
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
A
site for language arts teachers on mythology and folklore. Click on “Classical Mythology” at the top
for excellent links to Greek and Roman mythology sites. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY –
42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore2.com/myth.htm
Basic information on Greek mythology, activities and
webquests. Excellent
MYTHS AND LEGENDS FOR KIDS NEW!
http://languagearts.pppst.com/myths.html
PowerPoint
presentations on myths and legends from various cultures. Some are very extensive. For upper elementary students and up. Excellent
MYTHWEB
Information on the gods and heroes of the Ancient Greeks. Original illustrations lead to the stories of the gods and heroes. The Encyclopedia has a detailed list of the gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes. In the Teachers section, click on Teaching Tips for good ideas for the classroom. Excellent
ODYSSEY ONLINE- ANCIENT
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
A
vast site on ancient
THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY NEW!
“Welcome
to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in
classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a
comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi),
spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres)
and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion” A
huge
on
Greek mythology, basically an encyclopedia of Greek gods and goddesses. Sections: Greek Myth Intro, Greek Myth Bios,
Galleries, Classics Library, Links, and FAQs. Excellent
TIMELESS MYTHS NEW!
Information
on the mythology of four European areas:
Classical Mythology (Greek – see elsewhere on list), Norse Mythology,
Celtic Mythology and Arthurian Legends.
Excellent
WINGED SANDALS NEW!
A
colorful site for elementary students and up on Greek mythology. Follow Hermes the animated Messenger God through
the ancient Greek world. Sections:
Storytime, Play Games, Make and Do, Who’s Who, History, Ask the Oracle, and
Goodies (screensavers, e-cards).
Outstanding. Excellent
WORLD MYTHS AND LEGENDS IN ART NEW!
http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/
“Myths
are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have
them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and
have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only
surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even
where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding
of myths and legends.” Sections: Art by Culture, Art by Theme, Compare and Contrast,
View All Art, What is Myth?, Glossary, and Downloadable Curriculum. Excellent
AESOP’S FABLES ONLINE NEW!
“Our
online collection of Aesop's Fables includes a total of 655+ Fables, indexed in
table format, with morals listed.” Some include images and Real Audio
narrations. Also includes fairy tales by
Hans Christian Anderson and the story of Santa Claus. Very Good
ANCIENT
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/index.html
“Ancient
ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY: GREEK, NORSE, EGYPTIAN AND MORE NEW!
http://www.ancient-mythology.com/
“Ancinet-Mythology.com provides a
reference to the many stories that have been formed by peoples from all over
the Earth, throughout all of time—from the fascinating legends and myths of the
Greeks to the warrior gods in Norse mythology. The mythology and religion of a
civilization says alot about its people: explore the history of the world
through the stories people told.” Sections: Biblical Stories, Celtic Mythology, Egyptian
Mythology, Greek Mythology, Japanese Mythology, Mesopotamian Mythology, Norse
Mythology, Roman Mythology and Zoroastrianism.
Very good
ANCIENT ROME/ANCIENT
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Resources
to print out (they’re in PDF format) on Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Very Good
AZTEC MYTHOLOGY – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.03.x.html
A
curriculum unit for grades 4-5 on Aztec mythology.
“This unit for fourth- and fifth-grade students of above average
ability, provides teachers with background information about Aztec religion. It
is written to provide students the opportunity to learn about the Aztec culture
through its mythology. Included with the unit are three myths that have been
rewritten for fourth- and fifth-grade T.A.G. students. Lesson plans include a
variety of reading, writing, art, and field trip activities.” Excellent
CLASSICAL
MYTHS: THE ANCIENT SOURCES
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/
A site that brings together the classical Greek and
Roman myths with both texts and images.
Text and images are drawn from a large variety of online sources. Section: The Olympian Gods. Very Good
CREATION MYTHS AROUND THE WORLD NEW!
http://www.magictails.com/creationlinks.html
A
group of links to creation myths of different cultures. Very Good
ECHOES FROM THE PAST – GREEK MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0119204/
A
site by students for elementary students on Greek mythology. Sections: Gods, Creatures, Heroes, Places,
Myths, Games, and Links. Very Good
AN
ETYMOLOGICAL DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.oakland.edu/information/people/personal/kraemer/edcm/index.html
“Welcome to my home, a
site dedicated to the study of word origins. Specifically, I am focusing on
those modern English words whose origins reach far back into Ancient Greek and
Roman mythology.” “Etymology
is a branch of linguistics in which the origin of a word can be traced through
its transmission from one language to another, generally by its cognates in an
ancestral language. While it is widely known that the Greek and Latin tongues
have contributed many words to the English language, through etymolgical study
it is also clear that there are hundreds of words in our vocabulary derived
specifically from myths of gods and heroes like the one above. The weaver's
tale, found in both Greek and Roman texts, illustrates just how a word might
come into the English language from ancient mythology.” Don’t miss the Appendices. Very Good
FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY ELECTRONIC TEXTS NEW!
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html
A
collection of online texts of stories from mythology and folklore. Sections: Folk and Mythology Electronic
Texts, Folk and Fairy Tale Links and Germanic Myths, Legends and Sagas. Very extensive. Very Good
FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY –
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01806/
A
site by students for middle school students and up on myths from little known
countries. Sections:
GODS,
HEROES, AND MYTH: WORLD MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.gods-heros-myth.com/
“This site is primarily a source for mythologies of various
lands...also called religion. Many people have different definitions of what
Mythology really is. "Mythology is known as the body of myths of a
particular culture, and the study and interpretation of those myths. Myth may
be broadly defined as a narrative, that through many retellings, has become an
accepted tradition in a society. (1)" If this is the true definition of
mythology, why then do not some our stories from today fit into this category.
You do not hear people talking about the american Mythology, excluding of
course the Native americans which have a very wide spectrum of tales.
Myths
typically occur in every culture all around the world. Many of the old stories
came to have been created much earlier than even writing was invented. Many of these
stories were passed down orally from one person to the next through lessons or
even story tellings. Myths dealt with various aspects of a culture, some were
meant to simply tell a story, most had a deeper meaning hidden within the tale
for the listener/reader to consider.
The
three most common types of tales are sagas (somewhat based on a great
historical event), legends (fictional story associated with a historical person
or place), and folk tales (usually simple narratives of adventure). We today, view
these as great stories, but people many many years ago viewed them similar to
what people here consider a bible. There are scholars who believe that because
these myths typically involved gods and supreme beings, that it was a dimension
of a religion.” Sections: Arthurian, Babylonian, Celtic, Egyptian,
Greek & Roman, Native American, Norse and Other. Suitable for middle school students and
up. Very Good
GOING GREEK: A RESOURCE ON GREEK
MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmybe.html
A
collection of links on Greek mythology.
Sections: Introduction, Foundations Stronger Than The Parthenon: The
Basics, I’m Stronger Than You: Heroes of Mythology, Mythology is Taking Over My
Classroom: Suggestions for Teachers.
Very Good
GREEK
MYTHOLOGY
http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html
An introduction to Greek mythology. Sections: The Gods, Heros, Creatures,
Stories, and Family Trees. Good
GREEK
MYTHOLOGY- ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS & GREEK HEROES – THE HELLENISM NETWORK
http://www.hellenism.net/eng/mythology.htm
Detailed information on Greek myths. Sections: General, Heroes and Other Legends,
and Homer (including excerpts from the Iliad and the Odyssey). Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS
http://www.suelebeau.com/greek.htm
A
brief page of links to Greek Mythology sites.
For students. Very Good
GREEK MYTHS –
HISTORY FOR KIDS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm
Student-level information on Greek myths. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyms5.html
Links
to sites on Greek mythology. Sections:
Introduction, The Greek Myth: A Special Kind of Story, Important Myths, Greek
Mythology and Its Importance Today. Very
Good
A HOTLIST ON MYTHS AND LEGENDS
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmythsce.html
Links
to sites on myths and legends. Sections:
Introduction, Stars, Moon, Sun, and General Myths and Legends. Very Good
INDIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://members.tripod.com/%7Esrinivasp/mythology/index.html
Information
about the mythology of
IRISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005417/
A
site for junior/senior high students on Irish myths and legends. Sections: Myths & Legends, Creatures,
Books and Places. Click on the photos
for the info. Includes a timeline also.
Very Good
LIVING MYTHS NEW!
http://www.livingmyths.com/index.htm
“This
site explores myths – symbolic stories which have evolved orally, and which
have guided and inspired humanity for thousands of years.
We retell and comment on Celtic, Greek, Native American and Chinese mythology, showing that myths are still alive with the power of the collective unconscious.” Sections include: What are Myths?, Greek Myths, Celtic Myths, Native American Myths, Chinese Myths, The Celtic Year and Weblinks. Very Good
THE MAGIC
WEB: MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE NEW!
http://www.johnadcox.com/Mythology_and_Folklore.html’
A large collection of links to mythology sites. Sections: Myth and Meaning; General
Mythology; Myth Publications; Myth, Literature and the Arts; Classical
Mythology; Women in Mythology; Non-European World Mythology; Norse and European
Myth; Celtic Myth and Faery Lore; The Arthurian Legends; Tales of Robin Hood;
The Traveling Peoples; Myth and Magic; and Modern Myth & Divination. Suitable
for middle school students and up. Very Good
MYTH-ING LINKS NEW!
“This is a new portal page for Myth*ing Links,
my annotated, illustrated collection of worldwide links to mythologies, fairy
tales & folklore, sacred arts & sacred traditions.” There is a wealth of information here but
navigating it is challenging. Scroll
down the page for links and gateway sites.
For senior high students and teachers.
Very Good
MYTHOGRAPHY – ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES
IN MYTH AND ART
http://www.loggia.com/myth/gods1.html
Information
on Roman gods and goddesses. Sections:
Pantheon, Numen, Etruscans, and Foreigners.
Very Good
MYTHOLOGY, LEGEND, FOLKLORE AND GHOSTS NEW!
http://www.teacheroz.com/myth-legend.htm
A
huge number of links to sites about mythology, legends and folklore. Sections: Comprehensive Sites on Mythology,
Egyptian Mythology, Mesopotamian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology,
Myth in Native
MYTHOLOGY
LINKS
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek4/mythology.htm
A page of links to mythology sites. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY WEB NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005854/heavy/indexf.html
A
site for students by students on world mythology. Suitable for middle school and up View the Flash movie and then click on Text
version for the menu. Sections;
Introduction, Characters in Mythology, Myths from the World, Types of
Mythology, and Mythology Geographically Speaking. Very Good
MYTHS ABOUT GODS OF OLDEN CULTURES NEW!
http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/myths.htm
A
site for elementary students on myths.
Sections: Roman Gods; Egyptian Gods; and Saxon and Viking Gods. Each section has a Notes for Teachers. Very Good
MYTHS AND
LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/legends.htm
A site for elementary students with links to myths and
legends sites. Sections: Animal Legends,
Native Legends, Tales That Teach a Lesson, Tales from Around the World, Origins
and Teacher Resources. Very Good
NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS, MYTHS AND LORE NEW!
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/Indian/stories.html
A large collection of Native American stories and myths from several tribes. Includes 165 stories. Very Good
NOVAROMA – GODS AND GODDESSES OF
http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/deities.html
“At the founding of
The
concept of numen continued to
exist and it was related to any manifestation of the divine. For the Romans,
everything in Nature is thought to be inhabited by numina, which explains the big number of deities in the Roman
pantheon, as will be shown. Numina
manifest the divine will by means of natural phenomena, which the pious Roman
constantly seeks to interpret. That's why great attention is paid to omens and
portents in every aspect of Roman daily life.”
Sections: Basic Principles
of Roman Religion, Calendar of Holidays and Festivals, Declaration of Roman
Paganism, Legends of Rome, Priests and Priesthoods, Foreign Priesthoods, Rites
and Rituals, Religion of the Home: A Brief History, Roman Gods and Goddesses,
Roman Philosophy, Roman Beliefs in the Afterlife, What We Mean by Pagan
Reconstructionism, and Why the Religion Romana is Important to Nova Roma. Very Good
AN ODYSSEY INTO GREEK MYTHOLOGY – AN
INTERNET HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html
Links
to sites on Greek myths and The Odyssey. Sections: Introduction, Maps/Pictures, Myths,
Greek Mortals and Immortals, Games/Quiz/Alphabet, and The
Odyssey/Odysseus. Very Good
OLGA’S GALLERY OF GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHS NEW!
http://www.abcgallery.com/mythindex.html
Links to Greek and Roman
myths. The myths contain extra
links. Very Good
RACHEL’S MYTHOLOGY PAGE NEW!
http://www.akasha.demon.co.uk/main.htm
Information the mythologies of four cultures. Each contains a glossary and stories. Click on the list on the left for the
stories. Sections: Norse, Classical,
Gaelic, and Egyptian. Very Good
REALM OF THE GODS NEW!
http://gtae.users.btopenworld.com/godsintro.htm
A
site on Egyptian mythology for middle school students and up. Includes an excellent glossary of the
deities. Very Good
TALES OF GREEK
MYTHOLOGY
http://www.geocities.com/medea19777/myths.html
The stories of the figures in Greek mythology. Each has the story, the relationships and
illustrations (most seem to be Renaissance paintings). Sections: Tales Gods & Goddesses, Tales
of Men & Heros, Tales of Women & Witches, Tales of Love & Woe, Tales
of the Sea, Tales of Satyrs & Centaurs, Tales of Giants & Beasts, and
Tales of Interest. Very Good
TIMELESS MYTHS: CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/
Epics and tales of ancient Greek and
Roman mythology. Sections: Pantheon, The
Heroic Age, Royal Houses and Geographica.
Includes FAQs, Book of Heroes (collection of verses), Facts and Figures,
Bibliography, Genealogy and a Map. Very
Good
WOMEN IN GREEK
MYTHS
Information on women in Greek mythology. Sections: Major Goddesses, Minor Goddesses,
Amazons, Monstresses and Monstrosities, “Which Goddess Are You? Quiz”, Nymphs,
Humans, Men, and more. Very Good
AESOP’S FABLES – FULL ONLINE TEXT NEW!
http://classics.mit.edu/Aesop/fab.html
The
full online text of Aesop’s Fables, divided into 4 sections. Good
AMERICAN FOLKLORE NEW!
http://www.americanfolklore.net/
“This
folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths
and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from each and every
one of the 50
ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS FOR KIDS NEW!
http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
Links
for students on ancient
ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01155/mythology.html
A
site by students for upper elementary students and up on mythology. Sections; Greek, Chinese, Norse and
Miscellaneous. The Extras section has
some puzzles. There are some broken
links on this site. Go back to the Home
page to access the Extras section. Good
ANCIENT ROMAN MYTHS FOR KIDS NEW!
http://rome.mrdonn.org/gods.html
Links
for students on ancient
ANIMAL MYTHS & LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/
“Explore our collection of myths and legends, read
postcards and stories from the animals we have met and have fun playing our
games and puzzles. Learn about
endangered animals and environments, Biomes and read amazing animal facts. Oban
has added some more Native American legends and Aesop fables to his collection
of myths and legends.” Suitable for elementary
students. Good
BRAVE WOMEN
WARRIORS OF GREEK MYTH: AN AMAZON ROSTER NEW!
http://whoosh.org/issue12/ruffel3.html
“Historically,
Amazons were portrayed as beautiful women in Amazonomachies, which was an
artform showing battles between the Amazons and Greeks. Amazons were trained to
use all weapons and especially in single combat. They were honorable,
courageous, brave and represented rebellion against sexism. Their tales spread
quickly and soon stories of the Amazons were everywhere, including Africa,
Asia, Europe, South America (the Amazon River was named after the female
warriors), and North America in the mid-1900s with the comic book hero, Wonder
Woman. The following is a list of eighty-two Amazons from Greek myth.” Good
BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF EGYPTIAN GODS NEW!
http://www.sk4p.net/egypt/gods.shtml
A
glossary of Egyptian gods. Good
CELTIC
MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.sacredfire.net/mythology.html
“Ancient
Irish history and legends have come down to us through history thanks to the
diligent chronicling of the early Christian monks. The best record of the rich
Celtic mythological tradition is contained in the four cycles drawn up by
twelfth century Christian scribes: the Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle
(also known as the Red Branch Cycle) and the Fenian or Fianna Cycle, and the
Kings, or Historical Cycle.” Good
A CELTIC PANTHEON NEW!
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/CeltPan.html
“This
page is intended as a reference guide for students of Celtic mythology. When
completed, it will hopefully be a compilation of all the known deities in the
various national mythologies of the early Celtic peoples. The format will
consist of a Name, the culture that divinity arose out of, and a description of
the divinity. The description will include areas of authority, attributes,
images, appearance, and selected comments or stories which might help
characterize the divinity better.” An alphabetical list of the Celtic deities. Good
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/myths.html&edu=elem
Roman
and Greek myths. Click on the name for
the myth and an illustration. Note: Some
of the illustrations feature nudity. For
junior high and up. Good
THE CLASSICS – GREEK MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/%7Eloxias/greek_mythology.htm
A
collection of Greek myths. Good
COMMON
ELEMENTS IN CREATION MYTHS NEW!
http://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths.html
A student-created site on creation myths. Good
CREATION STORIES AND MYTHS – 6TH
GRADE PROJECT NEW!
http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/creation/cstorymenu.html
“As
part of our study of ancient peoples, my Grade 6 class decided to make an
investigation into some of the creation myths and legends from their own cultures
which have been passed down from generation to generation. Here are their
stories.” Includes: Aztec Creation Story, Japanese Sun Goddess
Myth, Oceania: The Myth, Dan Gun: First King of
CREATION STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD NEW!
http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CS/CSIndex.html
Twenty
creation stories from cultures around the world including Norse, Indian,
Babylonian, Native American, Hebrew and Chinese. An online booklet. Good
http://graphics.elysiumgates.com/greek.html
Greek themed graphics and web page designs. Good
DIGITAL LIBRARIAN: MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.digital-librarian.com/mythology.html
A
page of links to sites about mythology.
Good
DOGON FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01793/
A
site for middle school students and up on Dogon folklore and mythology. Sections: Origins and History, Culture, Gods
& Creation Mythology, Astrological Mythology, and Scientific Debate. Good
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2226/Egyptian/egypt.html
A
site on Egyptian mythology for students.
Not all the pages loaded fully.
Good
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/egyptian_mythology.htm
A
brief look at Egyptian mythology. For
middle school students and up. Good
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://todd.reimer.com/norse/myth.html
A
dictionary of the characters in Norse mythology. Good
THE FAMILY TREE OF GREEK GODS AND
GODDESSES
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/greek_family_tree.html&edu=elem
A
“family tree” showing the relationships between the Greek gods and goddesses. Good
THE GENESIS PROJECT- A RESOURCE FOR
CREATION MYTHS NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/29064/
A
site for middle school students and up on creation myths. Sections: Summaries, Connections, Quick
Reference, and Interactive. We found it
easier to navigate this site using the links at the bottom of the page. Good
GERMANIC MYTHS, LEGENDS AND SAGAS NEW!
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/mythlinks.html
Links
to myths and legends from Germanic peoples including Nordic Mythology, Viking
legends and more. We found some broken
links on this site. Good
GILGAMESH NEW!
http://novaonline.nv.cc.va.us/eli/eng251/gilgameshstudy.htm
The
story of Gilgamesh, which dates from the third millennium BC from ancient
GLOSSARY OF EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.egyptartsite.com/glossary.html
A
glossary of Egyptian mythology. Good
GODS AND MYTHOLOGY OF ANCIENT
http://touregypt.net/godsofegypt/
An
alphabetical listing of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Good
GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – FACT MONSTER
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0197622.html
A long list of Greek and Roman
deities. Good
GREEK GODS SAMPLER NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/samgreekgoml.html
A
brief collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY COLORING PAGES
http://www.coloring.ws/greek.htm
A
collection of coloring pages to print out.
Click on the thumbnail to enlarge and print. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY HOTLIST NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmysu.html
A
short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY QUIZ
http://eawc.evansville.edu/quizzes/greekmyth.htm
A ten question quiz on the Greek gods. You can self-test, grade and retake it until you get them all. Good
GREEK MYTHS, LEGENDS & GODS, FOR
CHILDREN
http://www.greekmythology.com/
A
British teacher’s page on Greek myths and legends. Includes the story of each legend or myth and
a quiz. Also includes student
artwork. Good
A GREEK
PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/GrkPan.html
A list of Greek “god-forms” with very brief
information about each. Good
HAWAIIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/5191/
A
site by students for elementary students on Hawaiian myths. Tells five Hawaiian myths. Good
HERCULES:
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/
Hercules (sometimes called Herakles) was celebrated
in songs, stories and art works.
Sections: Bio, Maps, Women, Labors, and Other Stories. Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmymr.html
A
short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
THE ILIAD – FULL ONLINE TEXT NEW!
http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.html
The
full online text of The Iliad by Homer divided into 24 books. Good
INTERNET
SACRED TEXT ARCHIVE NEW!
http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
“Welcome to the largest freely available archive of online
books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The
site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest
readership of any similar site on the web.”
Good
IRISH LITERATURE, MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE
AND DRAMA NEW!
http://www.luminarium.org/mythology/ireland/
Scroll
down for the links on mythology. Good
JAPANESE MYTH NEW!
http://www.st.rim.or.jp/~cycle/myrefE.HTML
Information
on Japanese mythology. Includes several
myths and a family tree of the gods.
Good
KING ARTHUR IN MYTH AND REALITY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004305/
Tells
the legend of King Arthur and compares it to historical reality. Includes King Arthur in Art, Film and
Books. Good
LUGODOC’S GUIDE TO CELTIC MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.lugodoc.demon.co.uk/MYTH/MYTH01.HTM
“This is not a telling of Celtic myth, only a map.
Chronological sense is maintained except where this would ruin the flow of the
Celtic knot of interweaving stories. Try too hard to put these in proper order
and you will go mad. Myth is not history. Some stories appear under their
traditional titles, some I have had to make up. Some things in it are devilish lies,
and some poetical figments; some seem possible and others not; some are for the
enjoyment of idiots. There are two main cannons of myth, Irish and Welsh.” Good
MAECENAS – IMAGES OF
http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/
Color
and black and white images of Greek and Roman sites, architecture, statues and
more. Includes several images of
representations of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses as well as temples. Good
MAYA GODS AND GODDESSES NEW!
http://www.crystalinks.com/mayangods.html
Information
on Mayan gods and goddesses suitable for upper elementary students and up. Good
MR. DOWLING’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY PAGE
http://www.mrdowling.com/701-mythology.html
Brief
information for elementary students on Greek mythology. Good
MRS. BEAN’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY: GODS,
GODDESSES AND BEYOND HOTLIST NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekdisa.html
A
short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
MYTH ENCYCLOPEDIA – MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF
THE WORLD NEW!
http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/index.html
An
encyclopedia of myths and legends from around the world. Good
MYTH, LEGEND AND FOLKLORE NEW!
http://www.britannia.com/history/h100.html
Resources
on the myths and legends of
MYTHHOME:
TALES OF GREEK GODS AND ASSOCIATES
http://www.mythome.org/greek.html
A clickable chart of Greek gods. Each brings up a brief description. Good
MYTHICAL DRAGONS NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00718/
A
site for students by students on dragons in mythology. Sections: Mythical Dragons, Sea Dragons,
African Dragons, Image Gallery, European Dragons, Chinese Dragons, Ice Dragons
and Map. Good
MYTHICAL
http://www.mythicalireland.com/mythology/
A
collection of Irish myths. Includes a
Concordance (a dictionary of Irish mythical characters) Good
MYTHICAL PLANTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES NEW!
http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/mythical.htm
“Civilizations as early as the Chaldean in
southwestern
MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/25535/
A
site for students by students on mythology.
Sections: Babylonian Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indian Mythology,
Mythology Quiz and Roman Mythology. Good
MYTHOLOGY – ANCIENT
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
A
family tree of the principal gods and goddesses of ancient
MYTHOLOGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/19990801.html
A
crossword puzzle from the NY Times using words from mythology. Good
MYTHOLOGY GUIDE NEW!
http://www.online-mythology.com/
“Welcome to 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.” Includes a long list of deities and myths. Good
MYTHOLOGY IN ART NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02085/
A
site for students by students on the representations of Greek, Roman and
Egyptian myths through art including
sculpture, architecture, painting and metalwork. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
http://www.comfychair.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
“Most ancient cultures saw pictures in the stars of
the night sky. The earliest known efforts to catalogue the stars date to
cuneiform texts and artifacts dating back roughly 6000 years. These remnants, found
in the valley of the
THE MYTHOLOGY OF
THE CONSTELLATIONS NE W!
http://www.emufarm.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
A look at the stars and constellations and the myths
associated with them. Good
MYTHS AND LEGENDS NEW!
http://home.comcast.net/~chris.s/myth.html
A
large collection of links to sites about myths and legends from around the
world. Sections: General; Near East;
Indo-Iranian; Armenian; East Asian; Southeast Asian; Central and Western Asia;
Greek and Roman; Norse/Teutonic; Finno-Ugric; Slavic and Baltic; Romanian;
Albanian; British and Celtic; Frankish, French & Carolingian; Spanish;
Basque; Native American; African; Caribbean; Australian Aboriginal; Oceana (Melanesian,
Micronesian and Polynesian); Gothic Horror; Early Fantasy and SF; and Medieval
and Renaissance. As expected, we found
several broken links but this is well worth looking at. Good
MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF ANCIENT
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01068/
A
site for elementary students by students on the myths of ancient
NATIVE
AMERICAN CREATION/ MIGRATION/ORIGIN STORIES NEW!
http://www.indians.org/welker/legend.htm
Creation,
migration and origin stories of several North American tribes. Good
NATIVE
AMERICAN CULTURE: STORIES AND LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/stories.htm
A long list of stories and legends from several Native
American tribes. Good
NATIVE
AMERICAN LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-IndianMyths.html
Myths and legends of Native American tribes including
the Apache, Blackfeet, Sioux, and Zuni.
Good
NORSE AND ASSOCIATED SITES – NORSE
MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://todd.reimer.com/norse/myth.html
The
genealogy of the Norse Pantheon. Good
NORSE MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/delphi/8991/scanda.html
Information
on Norse mythology. Suitable for middle
school and up. Good
NORTH AMERICAN CREATION MYTHS NEW!
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/religion/creation.htm
Creation
myths of Native American tribes. Good
THE ODYSSEY NEW URL!
http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html
The online text of the The Odyssey by Homer, following the
journey of Odysseus on his return home from the Trojan War. Divided into 24 books. Good
AN ODYSSEY INTO GREEK MYTHOLOGY –
HOTLIST NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html
A
collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Sections: Introduction, Maps/Pictures, Myths,
Greek Mortals and Immortals, Games/Quiz/Alphabet, and The
Odyssey/Odysseus. Good
THE OLYMPIAN GODS
http://www.temple.edu/classics/Olympians.html
A table – Headings: Name (Roman in Parentheses); Places; Animals, Plants; Objects; Attributes, Activities. Good
THE PANTHEON OF THE GODS NEW!
“For those people who are studying, or
for those people who are simply interested in Greek mythology, it is hoped that
this site is found to be informative, yet at the same time, interesting. The
content of this site is as accurate as can be, given the fact that several
classical texts exist that can be used as a source for such content.” Enter
and click on the links on the left. Good
PRIMARY
RESOURCES ON GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Several activities for primary students on Greek and
Roman mythology. Good
THE PROBERT
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/mythology.htm
“A
comprehensive Who’s Who of the world’s mythologies, arranged by tradition for
easy reference.” Contains five sections of Greek and Roman myths,
arranged alphabetically. Good
REGIONAL MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE NEW!
http://www.pibburns.com/mythregi.htm
“Here you will find links to information
about folklore and mythology topics broken down by cultural and geographical
region. The regions appear in alphabetical order.” Good
THE RIVER
Information on the myths of Hades, the Greek
underworld. “This river
ROMA – LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.citrag.it/roma/doc/legend/elg_000.htm
Ten
Roman legends including
ROMAN GODS
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/gods.html
Information
for students on each of the Roman gods.
Each one has a photo or illustration of the God. Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/romanmyth/index2.html
Good basic information for
students. Sections: Gods &
Goddesses, Myths, Roman vs. Greek (equivalents), Mythology in the Roman Home,
Quiz, Tic Tac Toe(link broken), and Links.
Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listromanmypm.html
A
hotlist on Roman mythology. Good
A ROMAN
PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/RomPan.html
A lengthy list of Roman deities with information
about each. Good
ROMAN RELIGION – HISTORY FOR KIDS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/religion/index.htm
Brief information for elementary students on Roman religion. Good
ROMAN/GREEK MYTH SAMPLER – AN INTERNET
HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samromangrk.html
A list of sites on Greek and Roman myths. Sections: Introduction, Internet Activities, Conclusion and Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Good
ROMANIAN MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00088/
The
myths and legends of
ROOTS OF THE ANCIENTS NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0116903/
A
site for students by students on ancient cultures. The Mythology section includes: Celtic,
Welsh, Irish, British and Gallic. Each
section lists the gods and goddesses and their relation to each other. Good
SCOTTISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS NEW!
http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/mythology.htm
Information
on the myths and legends of
TALES OF THE IMMORTAL NIGHT – THE GREEK
MYTHS OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
http://www.business-esolutions.com/starmyths/index.htm
The Greek myths created to explain the constellations. Sections: The Myths, Star Charts, Galactic Tour (photos), The Book, and Resources. Good
VALKYRIE: NORSE MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://home4.inet.tele.dk/svava/valkyrie.htm
Information
on Norse mythology including the creation story and the stories of the gods and
goddesses. Good
WEST AFRICAN COSMOGONY – ORIGIN MYTHS OF
MANDE, YORUBA AND
NEW!
http://server1.fandm.edu/departments/Anthropology/Bastian/ANT269/cosmo.html
Two
origin myths, the Mande and the Yoruba.
(
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MYTHOLOGY NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02110/nelsonmyth/index.htm
A
site by students for elementary students on Greek and Egyptian mythology. Includes brief descriptions of the gods and
goddesses and quizzes. Sections: Mythological Beasts, Quizzes,
Egyptian Mythology, and Greek Mythology.
Good
WORLD MYTHOLOGY ONLINE NEW!
A
collection of slides of items from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts related to
myths from difference cultures. “An
artist's representation provides a concrete mental picture of a myth or mythological character, as in the Antimenes painter's image of
Athena meeting Herakles with her chariot. In some instances, as with the
memorial tusk from
LESSON PLANS &
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
AFRICAN MYTHS AND WHAT THEY TEACH – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.03.x.html
A curriculum unit for 3th
grade students on African myths. “The
unit entitled ”African Myths and What They Teach” is written specifically for
students in grade three and can be extended down to grade two or up to grades
four and five. It could be easily connected to a social studies unit on
ANCIENT
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/kingtut.html
A
lesson plan for grades 3-5 on Egyptian myths. “Students will examine stories and myths about
ancient
ANCIENT FLOOD STORIES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/gk2/floods.html
A
lesson plan for grades K-2 on ancient flood stories. “In this lesson, you will share some ancient
flood stories with the class and have them view pictures and discuss the
evidence that’s been found in the
AZTEC AND MAYAN MYTHOLOGY – CURRICULUM
UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.04.x.html
A
curriculum unit for 6th grade students on the myths of the Aztecs
and Mayan. “Reading
the myths and studying the culture, traditions and creations of the Mayan and
Aztec peoples of
THE CHINESE DRAGON: A POWERFUL METAPHOR
IN CHINESE CULTURAL HISTORY – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.primarysource.org/resources/tcu_botsford/toc.html
A
curriculum unit for grades 4-6 on the role of dragons in Chinese folklore. “The folk literature of
Chinese
folk tales have a long history. Collecting and using songs and tales must have
begun as early as the time of Confucius (561-479 BC) who is said to have chosen
from a harvest of 3000 about 300 of the best folk songs and ritual odes for the
Book of Odes (Shih ching) . The
Han government (3rd
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: LESSON PLANS AND
OTHER TEACHING RESOURCES
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/classmyth.html
A
collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on classical Greek and
Roman mythology. Excellent
CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF
http://coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/698ClimbMtO.htm
A
lesson plan on Greek mythology for 6th grade students. “This unit has been designed to enhance
students' awareness of Western culture in relationship to its parent Greek
culture. Greek mythology contains the seeds of basic questions that Western
civilization has been posing for more than 2500 years. The lessons provide an
opportunity for students to examine the origins of some of these ideas and to
investigate the challenges that emerge from the myths. This unit can be adapted
to the needs of all students. The fantasy element allows a flexible approach to
learning. Through a variety of multidisciplinary activities, students'
imaginations will be engaged in age old questions still relevant today.” Excellent
CREATURE CREATION: UNDERSTANDING THE
TRAITS OF MYTHICAL DRAGONS CREATED IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030429tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A
lesson plan on dragons for grades 6-12. “In
this lesson, students learn about the characteristics of dragons as represented
in the myths of cultures around the world. They then create their own mythical
dragons by hybridizing two creatures with desirable traits and writing stories
about their creation.” Excellent
CULTURAL CREATION MYTHS – LESSON PLANS NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2298/
A
lesson plan for grades 9-12 on creation myths. “Students explore different cultures'
supernatural explanations for human existence in three societies. They identify
the common elements between the three stories, then use these common elements
to break into groups and write a play according to one of the selections
provided by the teacher.” Excellent
CURRICULUM
BRIDGES: MYTHOLOGY
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/myth_links.html#SOCIAL_STUDIES
Lesson plans relating mythology to several areas of
study: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, and
Literature Links. Excellent
DISCOVERING PERSEPHONE – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.08.x.html
A
curriculum unit for middle school students on mythology. “Discovering Persephone is a curriculum unit
intended to teach lessons about a group of Greek Gods and their ancestral
origins in Greek mythology. The Greeks were able to explain natural phenomena
and creation with highly imaginable and entertainable stories. The myths they
created and believed are excellent for drama classes for which this unit will
serve. The family tree of the Gods and their impressions left on Greeks and
their culture will guide students to the story of Demeter, Goddess of grain,
and her daughter Persephone.” Excellent
FOLKTALES AND ECOLOGY: ANIMALS AND
HUMANS IN COOPERATION AND CONFLICT – LESSON PLANS NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=380
A
lesson plan for grades 3-5 on folktales and animals.
“Study of humans and animals in cooperation and
conflict within folktales lends itself well to a simple lesson on ecology and
endangered species, where students can explore how humans' cooperative
relationship with nature has been compromised. By studying basic ecology,
students can make connections between the relationships between human beings
and animals in folklore and the relationship between people and the environment
in our world.” Includes three lessons.
Excellent
FROM ATUM-RA TO HORUS ññ: USING EGYPTIAN MYTHS OF GODS
AND GODDESSES AS SPRINGBOARDS TO INCREASED LITERACY – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.01.x.html
A curriculum unit for high
school students using Egyptian mythology to increase literacy. “In this curriculum unit I will set forth a
literature-based program which focuses on Egyptian mythology. To better
appreciate the background of Egyptian myths, we will explore some aspects of
the ancient Egyptian civilization and the role that the
Excellent
GODS, HEROES AND OTHER
CELEBRATED GREEKS – LESSON PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3577/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Greek gods. “This lesson is designed to help students
shape a frame of reference for examining specific areas of ancient Greek
influence on Western thought and culture. The lesson addresses some general
questions about the shaping of culture and reacquaints students with the range
and some specifics of the enormously rich heritage of ancient
GREEK MYTHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT – LESSON PLAN
UNIT
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A
unit on Greek myths for senior high students.
Sections: Greek Mythology General Section, Greek Gods and Goddesses
Section, Greek Mythological Creatures Section, Greek Heroes Section, Greek
Mythology Review Section, Extension Section and Links and Credits. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: CULTURES AND ART –
LESSON PLAN
A
three-class period lesson on Greek Mythology for grade 4. “The visual arts offer aesthetic, perceptual, creative, and
intellectual opportunities. By creating and painting mythological characters,
students will improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and
create. Students will also gain insight into Greek culture through the
exploration of Greek mythology.” Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: CULTURES AND ART –
LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2125/
A
lesson plan for grades 5-8 on Greek mythology.
“The visual arts offer aesthetic, perceptual, creative, and intellectual
opportunities. By creating and painting mythological characters, students will
improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create. Students
will also gain insight into Greek culture through the exploration of Greek
mythology.” Excellent
HELPFUL ANIMALS AND COMPASSIONATE HUMANS
IN FOLKLORE- LESSON PLANS
NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=377
A
group of three lesson plans on folklore about animals and humans. “Through examining
several examples of helpful animal tales from around the world, students will
learn about humans living in cooperation with the land and sea and with the
beasts that inhabit them. In many helpful animal tales, the animal only offers
its aid in return for a kindness done by or promised by a human. The
cooperation between humans and animals, then, is seen to be mutually beneficial,
as the animal's life is often spared, the human's living situation is improved
in some way and, in some cases, the animal is transformed into a human as a
result of kindness it has done or has received.” Excellent
HERACLES: SUPER HERO – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1984/2/84.02.04.x.html
A
curriculum unit suitable for several grade levels on Heracles (Hercules). “This unit uses Heracles—The Super Hero as an
overall theme, concentrating on his Twelve Labors. These stories or myths
reveal a great deal about the world of Ancient
HERCULES THE HERO: UNDERSTANDING THE
MYTH – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.06.x.html
A
curriculum unit for upper elementary students on the Greek myth of Hercules. “This unit is designed to look at the myth of
Hercules at told throughout the ages in literature and art. In particular, we
will compare the animated Disney version of the tale with a variety of versions
from traditional sources. Without prior knowledge of the myth of Hercules, this
movie never makes any real sense. It is simply another cartoon filled with
gratuitous violence without any sense of who the villains are or what has
brought on such monumental challenges. The culmination of this unit will be a
visual display of the children's interpretation of the stories as well as
discussion of the characteristics which constitute heroism.” Excellent
HIT OR MYTH: EXPLORING MYTHOLOGY FROM
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010608friday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A
lesson plan on myths from around the world for grades 6-12. “In this lesson, students compare and contrast
the myths of different ancient cultures and create children's books that are
each based on a myth.” Excellent
IT CAME FROM GREEK
MYTHOLOGY- LESSON UNIT
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=234
Six lesson plans on Greek Mythology for grades 3-5: Heroes Then
and Now, Behave Yourself, How It Came to Be, It Came from a Myth (pt 1), It
Came From a Myth (pt. 2), and Myth as an Inspiration for Art & Poetry. Excellent
LEARNING AND LIVING THROUGH MYTHOLOGY –
CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1993/3/93.03.02.x.html
A
curriculum unit for 4th grade students on mythology. “Generally, this is an eighteen
week unit in drama which proposes to expose fourth grade gifted students to the
myths and plays of African and Latin American cultures. Specifically, it aims
to promote social acceptance of cultures other than one’s own. I hope that
through this enhanced awareness, these Students, are better able to learn from
each other in the classroom and live together in the larger communities of this
society.” “Myths and plays from
African, Mexican, American Indian and Greek mythology make up the content of
this unit. The unit discusses the commonalty among various cultures, as shown
through the commonalty in their myths. Activities included are geared toward
social learning. More specifically, they aim at sharing common experiences and
building respect for individual and cultural differences among the students.
This unit makes use of reading, summarizing analyzing and evaluating myths
through writing, role playing and stage production.” Excellent
LESSONS OF THE INDIAN EPICS: FOLLOWING
THE DHARMA – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/printable_lesson_plan.asp?id=589
A
lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Hindu culture and myths. “This lesson plan is designed to allow
instructors to explore Hindu culture by examining the characters of the Ramayana, and the choices they make. Students will
be able to explore the Hindu concept of right behavior (dharma) through an investigation of the epic poem,
the Ramayana.” Excellent
LOOK IN THE MYTHIC MIRROR – CURRICULUM
UNIT NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3341/mythicmirror/
A
ten-week curriculum unit for grades 6-8 on mythology. “The framework provided for this
unit is based on the following overarching statement: "The arts are a
cohesive force reflecting and shaping culture." This unit can be adapted
by a group of teachers (or a teacher) for almost any content subject, using
this overarching statement, as well as the additional examples of activities
and discussions we have provided.
We
chose to provide a set of specific instructional plans relative to the study of
myths (often a content area in middle school grades across the country). All
the sample lessons and examples are based on a study of myths and artworks inspired
by those myths. Musical examples are chosen by mythic reference as designated
by the composer or like film or stage scores, reflecting the mood and attitude
of the lesson content.” Sections: Introduction, Standards, Lessons, Resources,
and Process. Excellent
MAKING CONNECTIONS TO MYTH AND FOLKTALE:
THE
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=281
A
lesson plan on myths of the Kiowa for grades 9-12. “In The
Way to
In
this assignment, students write a three-voice narrative based on Momaday’s
structure. This model for remembering and personal involvement in folktales,
mythologies, and tales of personal heritage can be part of any study of
mythology or folktales.” Excellent
MR. MARASSA’S
GREEK MYTHOLOGY COURSE FOR 7TH GRADERS
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/mmarassa/mythology/
This is an online Greek Mythology course for 7th
grade students. This is a detailed
course with handouts, readings, links, vocabulary instructions, and more. Student Section: Course Outline, Grading,
Course
MYTHOLOGICAL ARCHETYPES: AMAZONS TO
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.07.x.html
A
curriculum unit for high school students on mythology. “Using the Man the Myth Maker text, we will
explore mythology through a cross-cultural, archetypal approach. Each chapter
presents a variety of myths, poems, short stories or excerpts from novels which
contain a common element related to a mythological archetype. The first chapter
deals with the creation myths from a variety of cultures. The second chapter
concentrates on the divine teacher in both benevolent and malevolent
manifestations. The third chapter examines the results of the loss of childhood
and innocence, the human decline from the ‘golden age‘ of the gods. Chapter
Four presents the various elements and versions of the flood myth. Chapter Five
highlights the metamorphosis myth and Chapter Six studies the relationship
between the cycles of human life and those of nature.” Excellent
MYTHOLOGY @ WEB ENGLISH TEACHER NEW!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
Links
for teaching mythology, folklore and the Hero’s Journey. Sections: Arthurian Legend, Beowulf,
Classical Mythology, Creation Stories, Fairy Tales and Folktales, The
Archetypal Hero’s Journey, and Homer: The Iliad and The Odyssey. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY – CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES OF AERONAUTICS – CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
“Mythological stories developed as a result of
man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the
natural phenomena.” A collection of classroom activities: Beginner
Activities, Intermediate Activities and Advanced Activities. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY: FLIGHTS OF FANTASY – UNIT NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
“Mythological stories developed as a result of
man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the
natural phenomena.” A collection of 33
activities to teach students about myths.
Includes Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Activities. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY FOR THE CLASSROOM – CURRICULUM
UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.04.x.html
A
curriculum unit for grades 5-7 on Greek and Roman mythology. “The unit that I have written will be used to
introduce children to Greek and Roman mythology, and to excite their interest
so that eventually they will study this subject further on their own. The unit
is intended for middle school children and will last approximately six weeks.” Excellent
MYTHOLOGY IN
THE CLASSROOM
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/yamyth.htm
Resources and lesson plans for mythology in the
classroom. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY INDEX OF CLASSROOM
ACTIVITIES
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
An
index of classroom activities using myths that were “developed as a result of man's early observations of flying objects and
his attempts to explain the natural phenomena.”
Grouped by
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Activities.
Excellent
MYTHOLOGY
TEACHING TIPS FROM MYTHWEB
http://www.mythweb.com/teachers/tips/tips.html
Classroom/student activities on the Greek myths. Excellent
MYTHS – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2450/
A
curriculum unit for grades 5-8 on myths. “This
curriculum unit addresses myths in Western cultures and in other cultures
around the world. The lessons in this unit will give students the opportunity
to critically think about how and why myths were first created, and to create
their own myths.” Includes three
lessons. Excellent
MYTHS, FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES FOR K-3
– CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
“The
focus for students in this age group is to begin learning the art of story
telling through a look at fairy tales and folktales. Students will practice
telling stories out loud as well as writing them online. Depending on time and
curriculum needs, you may want to pick a specific activity or genre to focus
on.” Excellent
MYTHS, FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES FOR
GRADES 4-6 – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
“The
focus for students in this age group is to learn the folktale and folklore
genres as well as explore the world of myths. Depending on time and curriculum
needs, you may want to focus on a specific activity or genre.” Excellent
MYTHS, FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES FOR
GRADES 7-9 – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
“The
focus for students in this age group is to compare and contrast the different
genres of folktales and myths. Depending on time and curriculum needs, you may
want to focus on a specific activity.” Excellent
MYTHS, FOLKTALES AND FAIRY TALES FOR
GRADES 10-12 – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
“The
focus for students in this age group is to study the myth genre and make
connections between their culture, myths, and history.” Excellent
THE NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS: CREATION TO
DEATH – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.02.x.html
A
curriculum unit for 4th grade students on Native American myths. “The topic of this unit is Native
American Myths: Creation to Death. It will span over a three month period
within a fourth grade classroom setting. It can be tailored to accommodate a
third grade class or elaborated upon to be appropriate for a fifth grade class.
The lessons will be taught in a kinesthetic, auditory and visual mode in order
to reach the three different learning styles. The purpose of this unit is to
make children aware of the myths that were told by the Native American Indians
and the role that myths played in their life.” Excellent
THE ODYSSEY – TEACHER’S GUIDE NEW!
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/curriculum-planning/teaching-methods/3741.html
A
teacher’s guide for Homer’s The Odyssey. Includes activities before, during and after reading
the text. Excellent
ONCE UPON A TIME: LESSONS FOR TEACHING ABOUT FABLES,
FAIRY TALES, FOLKTALES, LEGENDS, MYTHS, TALL TALES – TEACHING ARTICLE NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson279.shtml
An article for teachers about
teaching about fables, fairy tales, folktales, legends, myths, and tall tales. “Fables,
fairy tales, folktales, legends, myths, and tall tales -- six literary genres
that engage student interest -- can be used in the classroom to inspire
creative thinking and writing. This week, Education World offers five lessons
to introduce students to the literary genres -- and to their own imagination!
Included: Graphic organizers, student work sheets, more!” Excellent
PROMETHEUS, THE FIRE BRINGER –
CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.03.x.html
A
curriculum unit for junior/senior high school students on the Greek myth of
Prometheus. “I hope to see students find a
new hero in Prometheus as they encounter this Titan in the magical world of
Greek Mythology. Prometheus is truly a hero whom children can admire.
Prometheus was viewed by the ancient Greeks from many angles, sometimes as a
hero and sometimes as a thief. I think that by looking back from a modern point
of view we can see Prometheus as a mythical father of man as well as a hero who
risked all to help a race weaker and more helpless than himself. Prometheus
could foresee his fate,to be chained to a rock with an eagle tearing at his
liver for an eternity, yet this did not hinder him in his course of action. He
knew his role and he played it out, stealing fire from
Excellent
READING AND WRITING VIA THE MYTHS –
CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.05.x.html
A
curriculum unit for grades 4-6 on Greek and Roman mythology as a basis for
reading and writing. “Reading and Writing Via the
myths was created to provide the upper-intermediate grade school teacher
(grades 4-6) with a highly motivational curriculum unit designed to spark an
interest in reading and creative writing, It will be of use as a supplement to
the basic reading, English, and social studies programs and is not intended to
replace them. The unit also will help the teacher to introduce the students to
the early Greek and Roman civilizations which have made important contributions
to our present culture.” Excellent
RECORDING THE CHANGING SEASONS IN
ANCIENT TIMES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/hawaii.html
A
lesson plan for grades 6-8 on myths that explain the changing seasons. “Students will learn about
RUSSIAN FOLKTALES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2320/
A
lesson plan for 9-12 on Russian folktales. “Students are introduced to the genre of
folktales and engage in a study of several Russian folktales. They are asked to
read the tales aloud, and then fill in a chart about each one. They then
analyze the charts, answering questions about the folktales’ setting, main
characters, and "uniquely Russian" attributes. They also compare and
contrast Russian folktales they may have heard as young children. A culminating
creative writing assignment is included.”
Excellent
THREE AFRICAN TRICKSTER MYTHS- TALES ñ
PRIMARY STYLE – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.04.x.html
A
curriculum unit on African trickster myths for primary students.
“This four-week curriculum details three myths/tales. They are: 1. Anansi's
Rescue from the River, which is an
I
have woven my topic through most of the various parts of the curriculum and
have devised a sensible pacing chart for children. It is very teacher-friendly,
as I have created teacher-ready materials ready to use. In my paper I have
included an introduction, the three tales along with reading, social studies,
game, language arts, mathematical and art activities and/or materials along
with a comprehensive bibliography and appendix.” Excellent
TO TELL THE TALE: EXPLORING COMMON
THEMES IN TRADITIONAL FOLK TALES ACROSS CULTURES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030718friday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A
lesson plan for grades 6-12 on traditional folk tales. “In this lesson, students explore how themes
common to the human condition can be found in literary and oral traditions
across cultures. Students compile traditional folk tales around these themes
and write their own tales on these same themes to reflect their own cultural
context.” Excellent
TOTEM POLES OF THE NORTH AMERICAN
NORTHWEST COAST INDIANS – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1985/6/85.06.01.x.html
A
unit for middle school students on the myths of the Northwest Coast Native
Americans. “To the
TWO THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD STORIES: A STUDY
OF MYTHOLOGY – LESSON PLANS NEW!
A
collection of lesson plans on mythology for grades 7-12.
“Myths are some of the oldest stories in the world. For over 2,000 years
they have been handed down from one generation to another. In mythology, gods
and goddesses have magical powers, heroes are strong and brave, and nature is
explained. This lesson will provide students with varied activities from which
to demonstrate their new knowledge of the people, places, and creatures of mythology.” Excellent
UNICORNS, DRAGONS AND OTHER MAGICAL
CREATURES – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=244
A
lesson plan on magical creatures for grades K-2.
“This lesson will explore images of magical
creatures from around the world. After discussing the special attributes of
such creatures, students will view images of specific mythological creatures
from two cultures--a unicorn from the South Netherlands and a dragon from
UNIVERSAL MYTHS AND SYMBOLS: ANIMAL
CREATURES AND CREATION - CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.05.x.html
A
curriculum unit for 2nd grade students on myths.
“Has today's society lost touch with the universal dream language of
myth? Are we so busy in our daily lives that the reasons why we are her are no
longer important? This language arts integrated unit represent an attempt to
bring some of that myth language to today's generation by exploring the immense
wealth of mythological creation stories. I focus on the role that the animal
plays in the stories, and I take a close look at the
WOMEN IN WORLD MYTH - CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.d.umn.edu/~lmillerc/TeachingEnglishHomePage/TeachingUnits/unitwebx.html
A
unit for grades 11-12 on women in world mythology. “This unit is primarily focused around women
in world mythology. Student will be able to study in-depth how women roles are
important to myth making and different culture. Many modern authors and writers
use mythology to express and /or parallel their reality through a variety of
texts and genres of writing. This unit will give students a chance to explore
mythology beyond the basics they may have had in the past and give them a
multi-faceted view of how mythology is seen today through a feminist, economic
and historic(al) world view. For instance, the unit will also allow students to
find their own personal meaning in creating their own retelling of myth within
their multi-genre research paper on a goddess/god of their choice. The major
projects are the mulit-genre research paper and storytelling to younger
students in the area. The students will also be creating a visual
representation of their choice goddess with help from the art department. The
students will have ongoing writing workshops, journaling Do Now's and
discussions about the cultures being explored.”
Excellent
WRITING THROUGH MYTHS – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.09.x.html
A
curriculum unit for high school students using myths to teach writing. “We must begin with Homer, for he established
the standard. This curriculum unit is designed around a full reading of Homer’s
Odyssey (as well as pointed
excerpts from the Iliad), its
story, its characters, its construction as poetry, its schemes and figures, and
use of myth. It is intended for high school students. Because this is primarily
a course in writing, how myths are written down, and why, will always take
precedence over extra-textual matters. And yet there is no way to teach the Odyssey without teaching about Greek
culture. This unit is also about the role of Homer as an educator, whose poems
are simultaneously the artful record and elementary foundation of Greek
cultural ideals. The history of the study of Homer, the history of the text as
a schoolbook, and the subsequent influence on many kinds of literatureñ these
are issues that will be raised time and again as the course progresses. In
addition to the Odyssey,
students will be reading excerpts from the Iliad, Plato (such as “The Apology” and/or “The Allegory of the
Cave”), Plutarch and Swift’s Gulliver’s
Travels, as well as modern documents such as “The Declaration of
Independence”, and Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”.
Following the clerical methods of a thousand years ago, as writing students,
the class will play an active role in copying, paraphrasing, imitating,
analyzing through essays, and even parodying aspects of the texts. With this
strong technical training serving as the fundamental basis for the course, an
integrated lesson plan periodically calling attention to historical, moral, and
philosophical issues should not be beyond the stamina of the students.” Excellent
AN ANCIENT ODYSSEY-
EXPLORING GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND HISTORY THROUGH GEOGRAPHY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021023wednesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 in which “students identify both the
traditional myths and historical facts that are associated with geographical
locations in ancient
CALLIOPE: MUSE OF ELOQUENCE – CLASSROOM
ACTIVITY NEW!
http://www.fayette.k12.in.us/~cbeard/calliope/vocabindex.html
“Directions:
Click
on the link for the worksheet that goes with the group of words you are working
on.
Print
out the worksheet.
Click
on the link for the first word in the list you are working with.
Read
the stories and answer the questions as you go along.
Follow
your teacher's instructions on what to do with the worksheet when you are
finished.” Includes 5 groups of words
along with 5 worksheets. Very Good
DOLPHINS AND WHALES IN MYTHOLOGY –
CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.12.x.html
A
unit for 6th grade students an up on dolphins and whales in
mythology. “Dolphins and whales have been
the subjects of numerous ancient myths. They have appeared as the escorts of
Aphrodite, Atargatis and Eros, and as the salvation of Arion. In some myths we
see them in connection with birth and the womb. In others they are the
conveyors of the dead, as in the story of the Iassos Rider. In fact, one myth
tells that dolphins once were men and were turned into dolphins by
Dionysus.(l)” Very Good
FANTASY, FABLES, MYTHS, LEGENDS AND
FAIRY TALES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/3753.html
A lesson plan for 4th
grade students on fables, myths and legends. “Objective: Students will be able to identify
the differences between fantasies,
fables, myths, legends and fairy tales, and create their own versions of the
different genres.” Very Good
THE GODS OF ANCIENT
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A lesson plan adaptable to any grade level on the gods of the
ancients. “Students learn about the gods of ancient
THE GREEK CREATION MYTH – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLAGreekCreationMythAndTimeline6.htm
A
lesson plan for 6th grade students on Greek myths. “Objectives: After introducing the class to
mythology and some of the vocabulary, students will create and present a
timeline of events for the Greek creation myth in groups with complete
accuracy.” Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND ANCIENT
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/greekunit.htm
A
collection of class activities for teaching about Greek myths and ancient
IMPACT OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY ON MODERN
TIMES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAImpactofGreekMythology79.htm
A
lesson plan for grades 7-9 on Greek mythology.
“Objective: Students will be able to tell a parent or friend about the
role that Greek mythology plays in the world today.” Very Good
IMPACT OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY IN TODAY’S WORLD – LESSON
PLAN NEW!
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/3526.html
A lesson plan for grades 8-12
on how Greek mythology is used today. “Objective:
Students will be able to connect real world logos and meanings to the names of
companies and places by relating them to Greek myths.” Very Good
MAKE YOUR OWN CONSTELLATION MYTH –
LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceLAMakeYourOwnConstellationMyth5.htm
A lesson plan for 5th
grade students on constellation myths.
“General Goal(s): Students will understand what a constellation is and
what a myth consists of.” Very
Good
A MODERN PANDORA’S BOX – LESSON PLAN
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson011.shtml
A
lesson plan for grades 6-12. “Students read "Pandora's Box," then
create modern-day versions of Pandora's box of evil and hope.” Very Good
MYTH CONNECTIONS – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1983/2/83.02.08.x.html
A curriculum unit for 9th
grade students on myths. “This
unit is designed for ninth grade students who are reading four or five years
below grade level. This is my first year teaching English to the low level,
beige cluster freshmen students at
MYTHOLOGY AND ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS –
LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/1832.htm
A
lesson plan for upper elementary/middle school students. “Students learn about ancient world
civilizations and the mythologies they created to explain natural phenomena, as
well as the writers and poets who wrote about the mythologies.” Very Good
MYTHOLOGY: FLIGHTS OF FANTASY – TEACHING
UNIT NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Myth/beginner/index.html
A
teaching unit on mythology dealing with myths about flight. Includes 5 myths. Each tells the story and has a lesson
plan. Very Good
MYTHS: A WORLD OF MYTHS
LESSON PLAN
A four-part lesson plan for grades 6-8 on myths. “Students
will read, discuss, and respond in writing to myths from Greek, Hawaiian, and
African cultures. They will then graphically represent a myth which they read
in class in small groups.” Very Good
NO NEWS LIKE ANCIENT NEWS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/480.html
A lesson plan for developing a newspaper with articles about the Greek gods and goddesses. For middle school students. Very Good
POPUL VUH – CURRICULUM UNIT NEW!
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1999/2/99.02.09.x.html
A
curriculum unit for grades 4-8 on the Mayan story of creation. “The Maya story of the creation is contained
in the Popol Vuh. According to this account, the god of the sky, Heart of Sky,
and the god of the sea, Plumed Serpent, created the earth, mountains, and
forests. They were pleased with their work, but wished to be thanked, praised,
and honored for their accomplishments. Plumed Serpent and Heart of Sky then
proceeded to create animals and men of mud and of wood, none of whom could
communicate. It was not until the gods fashioned men of corn that the wonders
of creation could be sung to the other gods for posterity.” Very Good
SUPERMAN: MODERN MYTHOLOGY – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pages/433.shtml
A
lesson plan for grades 6-8 showing how elementary of ancient myths are
reflected in modern stories. “The
learner will demonstrate application of literature by applying ideas from a
literary selection to a different context.”
Very Good
WHAT IS A MYTH? – LESSON PLAN NEW!
A
lesson plan for grades 6-8 on myths. “In
this lesson, students will infer characteristics from an example story to
construct a definition of the word "myth." They will also apply those
characteristics to an unfamiliar story to determine whether it is a myth or
not.” Very Good
ANCIENT
http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/greece.htm
Clipart
of ancient Greeks including the gods Mercury/Hermes, Juno/Hera and more. Good
ANCIENT ROMAN CLIPART NEW!
http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/rome.htm
Clipart
of ancient Romans including the gods Neptune/Poseidon, Jupiter/Zeus and
more. Good
ANCIENT VIKING CLIPART NEW!
http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/vikings.htm
Clipart
of ancient Viking images including the gods Odin and Thor. Good
CALLIOPE: MUSE OF ELOQUENCE – LESSON
PLAN NEW!
A
lesson plan for grades 9-10 on Calliope. “A
web-based set of interactive activities using English vocabulary drawn from
Classical Mythology. Students explore the meanings and etymologies of 25
words.” Good
DRAMATIZING FOLKTALES, LEGENDS AND MYTHS – LESSON
PLANNING ARTICLE NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2209.shtml
An article for teachers about
planning lessons dramatizing folktales, legends and myths. “Students read and act out folktales from
various Native American cultures.” Good
THE GODS OF ANCIENT
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A
lesson plan adaptable for grade levels 3-12 depending on the depth and
resources used. Good
GREEK
MYTHOLOGY SCAVENGER HUNT NEW!
http://www.sinc.sunysb.edu/Class/est572/ccarella/act2.htm
A scavenger hunt for upper elementary students on
Greek mythology. “Welcome to the wonderful world
of Greek Mythology!!!! During your scavenger hunt you will encounter many
interesting gods and goddesses, as well as links to more resources about the
ancient Greek myths. After the scavenger hunt you will have the
opportunity to publish your own articles about Greek Mythology to an online
publisher. Have fun!!!” Good
HERCULES: DON’T “MYTH” THIS TEACHING
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson011.shtml
An
article for teachers on using the Disney movie Hercules as a starting point for
lessons and activities. Good
MYTH MAKERS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
http://www.eduplace.com/activity/6_2_act1.html
An
elementary classroom activity. “Students will develop and perform a skit or play that
"explains" a natural phenomenon in mythical terms.” Good
MYTHS – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLAWriteNativeAmericanMyth4.htm
A lesson plan for 4th
grade students on myths. “Concepts: Use story/myths to explain
natural world.” Good
MYTHS FROM AROUND THE
WORLD – STUDENT ACTIVITIES NEW!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/myths.htm
Students can click on a
region of the world and read a myth from that region. Good
SORTING AND CLASSIFYING MYTHOLOGICAL
CHARACTERS LESSON PLAN
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/sorting_howto.html
A
lesson plan for grades K-3 in which the teacher reads myths to the class and
the students sort and classify the characters as to animals, humans, etc. Good
THE STORY OF NARCISSUS ROLE-PLAYING
ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/narcissus.htm
A
classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while the
teacher or a student reads the story.
Good
THE STORY OF PERSEUS ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/perseus.htm
A
classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while the
teacher or a student reads the story.
Good
WORLD MYTHOLOGY KNOWLEDGE QUIZZES NEW!
http://www.gods-heros-myth.com/quiz.html
A
set of quizzes for students to test their knowledge of Greek and Roman
mythology. Also includes one quiz on
Egyptian mythology. Suitable for middle
school students and up. Good
WRITING MYTHOLOGICAL MONOLOGUES – LESSON
PLAN NEW!
A
lesson plan for 10th grade students on mythology. “Students research Greek gods and heroes;
write a brief monologue, and then make a presentation as if they are that
character. This project helps them remember characters from Edith Hamilton's
Mythology and reinforces the material before beginning the Iliad .” Good
WEBQUESTS
ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://hsprings.dsc.k12.ar.us/hsms/IB/Humanities/6th/Ancient%20Greece.htm
A
webquest for 6th grade students on Greek mythology. “Congratulations! You have just been
hired by the Milton Bradley game company as a board game designer. You
and your partner have just received your first assignment. You have the
opportunity to put your creative imagination to work by designing a mythology
game based on the famous adventures of the Greek heroes and heroines!
Congratulations and good luck!”
Excellent
ANTHOLOGY OF MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://tttc.org/projects/AMoore3/index.htm
A
webquest on mythology for 9th grade students. “Our
class is in charge of creating a website of creation mythology and Greek
mythology for ninth grade Language Arts classes here at
CREATE A HEROIC
CHARACTER WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/dsouser/sed.htm
A webquest for junior high students or upper level middle school
students. “After careful examination of
Homer’s Iliad students will
create their own version of a hero. Creating a heroic character will help
students utilize spoken, written, and visual language to communicate
effectively. Technological resources will be used to display and represent the
characters they create.” Excellent
CREATE YOUR OWN MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/Mancoff/crtmyth.htm
A
webquest for senior high students on mythology.
“Imagine a civilization that has never been discovered by the rest of
the world until now. Create a PowerPoint presentation about this civilization
and, most importantly, its myths that could be presented as evidence of your
discovery. Remember, your primary goal is to explain the myths of this
culture and how they reflect the way that the culture lives.” Excellent
DREAM HOUSE OF THE GODS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.mrswilder.org/WebQuests/DreamHouseoftheGods.htm
A webquest for 9th grade students on Greek
mythology. “Imagine that you have been
given the task of designing and furnishing a dream house that would fit the
personality of one of the gods or goddesses. You will need to take into account
the personality, hobbies, likes and dislikes of your chosen character when
making your decisions. What will it be...a clam shell swimming pool, an
underground thunderbolt range...heart-shaped furniture? You decide. The
sky's the limit! (after all we are talking mythology here...) To help your
character show off their new place, you will also be throwing a house warming party to which
all the Olympians will be invited. Finally, the reporter in the group will write an article
about
the party
for the society page of the Greek
Gossip Gazette.” Excellent
EXPLORATIONS: A WEBQUEST TO INSPIRE GOOD
PEOPLE THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.iwebquest.com/greece/greece.htm
A webquest that uses Greek myths to inspire us
today. “I suggest that we:
·
Investigate the Ancient Greeks to gain a better understanding of how they lived
their lives.
·
Explore the behavior of the Heroes to entertain ourselves while we learn about Ancient
Greek ideas of what makes a good person.
·
Discover the Myth Maker in You while you solidify your ideas on what makes
traits a good person.
·
Inspire others to be Good People while you share your myth with others.” Excellent
GREEK
MYTHOLOGY TABLOID – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://questgarden.com/45/47/9/070105194800/
A
webquest for junior high students and up on Greek myths. “Congratulations!
Your team has been hired to write, edit, and publish the latest edition of
"Greek News Today," Ancient
GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.fairfield.k12.ct.us/rogerludlowe/crogerludlowe03/webquests/mythweb/index.htm
A
webquest on Greek mythology for upper elementary/middle school students. “Your job is to gain a good understanding of
the different Greek myths, gods and goddesses on your own. Then, with your
group, invent an original myth to teach a lesson or explain an event in the
natural world. Your group will be responsible for creating the story, writing
the script, performing the scenes, and making an exciting "movie"
poster to advertise your production.” Excellent
GREEK
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://home.swbell.net/bobj1/webquest.html
A webquest for senior high students on Greek mythology. “You are a party of four: a Reporter,
Historian, Investigator, and a Photographer. Your mission, in whatever
job capacity you choose, is to answer the following questions: Did Gods/Goddesses rule Ancient
The Reporter will discuss Homer’s life. The
Historian will write about Ancient
GREEK MYTHOLOGY - WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/midlschl/gems/greek_webquest/index.htm
A
webquest for middle school students on Greek mythology. “You are about to
begin a voyage of the grandest proportions. You will meet men with
extraordinary powers, devilish gods and terrifying creatures. There are
no rules in the world of mythology, but beware: you must always be willing to
face the repercussions of your actions! We will be traveling far back in
time where the only way to share these stories was to speak them. These
tales come from the mouths of ancients and were spread from generation to
generation. You are about to begin a journey, an odyssey and an
adventure. This WebQuest of information is your passport. It
is your boarding pass, your entry ticket and you will create
the guidebook.” Excellent
GREEK/ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – 9TH
GRADE HUMANITIES PROJECT – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.djusd.k12.ca.us/emerson/Staffpgs/DebbieDePaula/GreekMythology/Greek%20Mythology.htm
A
webquest for 9th grade students on Greek and Roman mythology. “The
purpose of this unit to enhance students' awareness of Greek and Roman
mythology and its impact on modern culture. Greek mythology is woven into the
texture of Western civilization. This unit provides an opportunity for students
to examine the myths and to investigate the cultural allusions associated with
them.” Excellent
AN INSIDE LOOK AT GREEK MYTHOLOGY! –
WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.uni.edu/schneidj/webquests/fall04/mythology/index.html
A
webquest for 7th grade students on Greek mythology. “
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://eprentice.sdsu.edu/J025/riley/odypart2/index.htm
A
webquest for 9th grade students on The Odyssey. “We have just finished reading the oldest form
of complete literature, Homer's The
Odyssey. We learned a great deal about Odysseus, his fascinating
adventures, and Ancient Greek times. As we know, our hero returns safely home,
after conquering the world, and restores his kingdom. Imagine our restless hero
does not stay home after his dramatic return. Imagine something causes him to
embark onto new adventures. What will our courageous Odysseus face next? What
will happen now? What bizarre gods, goddesses, and creatures will he encounter?
What strange places will he discover? What fascinating elements of Ancient
Greek culture will be revealed as he sets out for "new" explorations?
You are a master story-teller of 800 BC. You have gathered your loyal listeners
around the ancient campfire to share your version of the "newest"
journey of our famed Odysseus. You are about to create The Odyssey Part II.” Excellent
MINDS, MYTHS AND MORES – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://eienglish.org/webquest1.html
A
webquest for middle school students on myths.
“On one level, etiological
myths are described as a narrative derived to explain some natural phenomenon.
We, like Joseph Campbell, view myths on an entirely deeper level. Myths are
stories that embody a society's values, instructions on how to live, love, and
survive in a seemingly cold and hostile world. Archaeologists can show us an
ancient culture's homes, their houses of worship, their meeting places, even
their bones, but an evaluation of a
myth reveals the hearts and minds of the people.” Excellent
MYTH MAKERS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.southernct.edu/~ils6937/myth/webquest.htm
A
webquest for 5th grade students on myths. “The purpose of this activity is to create
your own modern myth in the style of one from ancient
MYTHOLOGICAL DRAWINGS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://webquest.org/questgarden/lessons/12411-051211175236/
A
webquest for 8th grade students on mythology. “Today, we are going to find a mythological
story and draw a character from it. You’ll have to do a little homework
on this to find a story. After reading it, you’ll be able to decide what
the character looks like, based on descriptions. Make sure that you have
information to support why your character looks the way they do, and you’ll
have room for your own creations.” Excellent
MYTHOLOGY: FAMILY TIES – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.barnwell19.k12.sc.us/camp/dobsonc/index.htm
A webquest on mythology for 9th grade
students. “You will work with your distant Greek cousins to create a family tree
which will clearly show your god’s/goddess’ direct ancestors and descendants.
Your tree must reach back to Zeus and include at least one generation of
descendants. The family tree will be drawn on poster board and will be
displayed in the classroom.
Your
family group will also research several websites to collect and organize
information. Your group will then develop a PowerPoint presentation about your
god/goddess which will include important information about the god/goddess. You
will be required to have a bibliography which lists all resources used in this
project. The PowerPoint presentation will be the culminating activity which
will be shared with your class.”
Excellent
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.sau25.net/~cohenr/GreekMythWQIntro.htm
A
webquest for 7th grade students on Greek mythology.
“Zeus, Poseidon, Athena…do these names ring a bell? Hopefully they do. With the
knowledge you already have about these characters, you will discover the wealth
of information out there about the other characters in Greek Mythology. You
will be researching many other characters and myths in an effort to understand
the story telling that went on to explain everyday occurrences, life, love,
strength, power, and monsters.” Excellent
ROMAN
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?user=512
A webquest on Roman mythology
for grades 9-12. “Hello, Historian. There has
been a conflict with the schedule of the staff. The Musuem is jam-packed with
reservations of tours coming from different places. I want you to study the
Roman Mythology section. It's the most favorable section here in the
Musuem. It seems that the person that is schedule to tour that section is
temporarily unavailable right now. I know its a short notice. The management
has no choice but to choose you for you can be a potential candidate and
the management believes in you. Good luck and break a leg for the Musuem.
Sincerely Yours, Rebbecca Stone Head Historian Ancient Musuem.” Excellent
STORIES IN WOOD: TOTEM POLES
OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INDIANS – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.southernct.edu/~ils6936/totem_poles/webquest.htm
A
webquest for 5th grade students on totem poles and their meanings. “You are on a cyber tour of the
Why
was the pole left here? Who are the Native Americans that created the poles
that your group of explorers is finding? Were the poles made recently or in the
past?” Excellent
STORYTELLING
– WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/mancoff/folktale.htm
A webquest for senior high students on myths and
folktales. “Research folktales or myths from
any part of your own ethnic heritage. Find a story that appeals to you
and reflects your cultural history and then present that story to the class
creatively.” Excellent
WANTED:
GREEK GODS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/webquest/fall2000/cm/WantedGreekGods.html
A webquest for middle school students and up on Greek
mythology. “No Greek festival would be
complete without paying tribute to the gods who have been honored by the Greeks
since ancient times. As we prepare for our celebration of “Greek Week” it
is only proper that we make the effort to invite some very special guests to
our celebration—the gods of
As
we embark upon our webquest, we will be gathering information to help us search
for the Olympian gods. We will get to know the gods by reading their
stories and finding out what they represent. When we finish our quest, we
will feel that we know these gods well enough to virtually experience their
presence at our “Greek Week” celebration.
To
start out, take the following quiz to see what you already know about the gods
(it’s okay if you don’t know much—the quiz is fun
and informative anyway). After the quiz, return
to this page and go to the TASK.” Excellent
WHERE
DID WE COME FROM? A WEBQUEST ON CREATION MYTHS NEW!
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/creationstories/
A
webquest for 5th grade students on creation myths. "Your group is part of a large tribe and you have been
chosen to invent a creation myth to explain how your people began. You will
write your own creation story! Decide for yourself. Use your imagination to
create a story that tells how the world was created.
Along with your story, you
will choreograph a dance and create create drawings that illustrate your story.
You must use the Internet to research what creation stories contain in order to
make your myth believable to your tribe. Good Luck!!” Excellent
THE WIDER WORLD OF MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://my-ecoach.com/online/teacherguide.php?projectid=5346
A
webquest on world mythology for 7th grade students. “If you were a sixth grader in
WORLD MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://teacherweb.com/CA/HydeMiddleSchool/ShirleyMiller/h5.stm
A webquest for 7th grade students on world mythology. “You have been given the magical ability to enter the imaginary realm of the gods and goddesses of the ancient world. As you witness these great mythological events, you and your fellow time travelers will create a powerpoint presentation, a newpaper, and an iMovie of a myth explaining all about the gods and heroes of your culture.” Excellent WRATH, RAGE AND ROBES – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.webquest.org/questgarden/lessons/27132-060607105652/
A
webquest on Greek mythology for middle school students. “You
are about to begin a voyage of the grandest proportions. You will meet
men with extraordinary powers, devilish gods and terrifying creatures.
There are no rules in the world of mythology, but beware: you must always be
willing to face the repercussions of your actions! We will be traveling
far back in time where the only way to share these stories was to speak them.
These tales come from the mouths of ancients and were spread from generation to
generation. You are about to begin a journey, an odyssey and an
adventure. This WebQuest of information is your passport. It
is your boarding pass, your entry ticket and your guidebook. The
Oracle says: if you do not respect the WebQuest, then great despair will fall
upon your locker.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!”
Excellent
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/Mancoff/amfolktale.htm
A webquest for senior high students on American
mythology. “Research and review common
American folktales. Using the information you've gathered, write a
research-based, persuasive essay answering the following: What do American
folktales reveal about the morals and values of modern American culture?” Only
one of the four links on this worked.
Very Good
BUILDING A GREEK DREAM TEAM – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/webgreekmyte.html
A
webquest on Greek mythology for middle school students. “What strengths and weakness do the heroes and
gods in Greek mythology possess? Your task is to set up a Greek Dream Team for
a fantasy War Game.” Very Good
DREAMTIME – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www2.gvsu.edu/~veniam/webquest/
A
webquest on Australian Aborigines storytelling/myths. “To better
understand the Aborigine culture and its people, you will be absorbing yourself
in some of their ideas and stories. Keep a Dreamtime Journal in Microsoft
Word to respond to the questions and prompts below (label each response to keep
them organized). At the end of this journey, you will have the resources
to create your own magical story in the style of the ones you are about to
experience.” Very Good
ENGLISH I
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.chs.clayton.k12.mo.us/ACADEMIC/EngRes/MythWebQst.html
A webquest on Greek heroes for English I students. “Odysseus is preparing to leave for Troy, but
he needs to choose a crew to accompany him on his journey. He needs to pick
people who will help him not only with fighting the war, but also help in tasks
that require intelligence and diplomacy. Your job is to help Odysseus choose
the heores that will join him on his adventures. Using the web sites provided
below, read about various modern and classic heroes and choose eight people who
will become members of Odysseus' crew. Use the worksheets that your teacher has
provided for you to record information and keep track of your heroes. Use as
many worksheets as you want to, but you will need to turn in eight completed
profiles. (Note: only three of these may be modern heroes.)” Very Good
GREATEST GREEK GOD/GODDESS WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.coollessons.org/indexilani.htm
A
webquest on Greek mythology for 5th grade students and up. “CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Your team of investigative reporters has been chosen by the incredibly popular
magazine AWESOME PEOPLE to determine the “Greatest Greek God/Goddess”.
You will travel back in time (via the internet) to research the various
Olympian gods and goddesses. It is then up to your team to choose the
best (and worst) Olympian.”
Very Good
GREEK GODS: WHO ARE THEY? – WEBQUEST
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A
webquest on the Greek gods. “Ancient
Greeks had to face many forces of nature. In their effort to understand the
nature, they invented stories to account for the things that went on in their
lives. These tales, known as myths, were spread around by travelers. They
contained the powerful Olympian gods, sea gods, woodland gods, sky gods,
underwater gods, half-gods, human heroes, courageous or romantic adventures,
betrayals, battles, wanderings, and so on. You'll be assigned to one of these
gods to find out as much as possible, in order to make us feel a little more
comfortable in this strange new place.” Very
Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL PRODUCTIONS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.pthsd.k12.nj.us/webquests/MythWQ/mythwq.htm
A webquest on
Greek mythology for middle school students.
“You're starting an acting company. Your
first production will be an enactment of an Ancient Greek Myth. The adaption
will attempt to capture the true meaning of the myth and will be presented as
authentically as possible for the enjoyment to your audience.”
We
found several broken links on this site.
You’ll have to add your own. See
our Ancient Greece and
GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND NATURAL
PHENOMENON – WEBQUEST
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/TecEds/trainees/Farrah.Nolan/Webquest/
A webquest on the origins of Greek myths in the natural world. “Greek Mythology has often had stories of
Gods and heroes to explain natural phenomenon in our world today. For
example, Your group has been selected to develop a pitch for a play about Greek
Mythology. You will have to write a script and then pitch the idea to the
Producer (Farrah) who will select the best, most organized and clearly written
script.” Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY PROJECT –
WEBQUEST
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/mythology/mythology.htm
A webquest on Greek mythology for grades 9-12. “During the semester you have read a number of myths
explaining such things as: Creation,
Titans, Major gods and goddesses, creation of man, lovers, the Underworld,
heroes and their perilous journeys, flowers, Greek attributes, monsters, and
nature. Though these myths are some of
the most popular in explaining “first causes” some of the characters within
them are involved in many other myths as well.
What you are to do through this Web Quest is to further your interest of
a specific god, mortal, monster, etc. by researching other myths that involve
some of their other exploits.” Very
Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://eprentice.sdsu.edu/J03CR/cbondoc/Greeks/greekmyth.html
A
webquest on Greek mythology for 6th grade students. “Hercules,
Zeus, Athena...you may have heard these names before...but who are they really?
In an effort to better understand their world, the Ancient Greeks created
stories about these Olympian gods and goddesses. These stories often explained
everyday occurrences ranging from the weather, death and the afterlife,
seasons, historical events, and even natural disasters! For this webquest, you
will discover who these greek gods and goddesses are!” Very Good
HOW HAVE THE QUALITIES OF HEROES CHANGED OVER TIME? – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.htc.net/~thehuels/heroes.htm
A
webquest for middle school students and up on Greek heroes. “Welcome
to the world of heroes, past and present. This WebQuest will take you back in
time to Ancient
MYTHOLOGY MASQUERADE – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.winchendonk12.org/lesson-template5/lesson-template1.htm
A webquest for grades 4-6 on Greek mythology. “You
are tired and fed up with studying for your Ancient
There may be hope for you yet! IF
you can fool the denizens of the Underworld into thinking that YOU are one of
the Olympian gods paying a visit, then maybe...just maybe, mind you, you'll
make it out of the land of the dead, ALIVE! Use your knowledge of all
things Greek to save yourself! It is your only hope!” All but one of the links on this site are broken. Look elsewhere on this list for
substitutes. Very Good
THE MYTHOLOGY PROJECT – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/ryard/webquest.htm
A
webquest on mythology for high school students. “Everyone
knows about Hercules. A lot of people know about his father, Zeus, and many of
the Greek Gods. Some of you may know about Thor and Asgard. But what about
Thor's father Woden, who gave up his eye for the power of prophecy? Or of
Thor's friend Baldur who was killed by a sprig of mistletoe because of the
treachery or Thor's half-brother Loki? There are far, far more mythological
stories than what you see in cartoons, as many stories as stars in the sky. You
and your classmates are going to take a glimpse into five cultures and discover
the broad world of mythology.”
We
found several broken links on this site.
Very Good
MYTHOLOGICAL WEBQUEST NEW!
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/schmid/Creature_Catalog.html
A
webquest on mythological creatures for upper elementary and middle school
students. “Everybody has heard about Harry
Potter.1 If you have read any of his adventures, you will have
noticed all the unusual animals in the series. Wizards' schools, like
Harry's Hogwarts school, have a need for mythological creatures and
yet there are no reliable suppliers. You and your friends have decided to go
into business. Even if you haven't read the Harry Potter books, you can
successfully hunt and capture mythological beasts.”
Very
Good
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/lhsteachers/hendricks/mythology_webquest.htm
“Gather information about the Greek god or goddess of
your choice and create a webpage that includes elements of each area of your
research. Use websites listed in the "Sites to Use"
section. They will give you lots of information about many gods and
goddesses.” Very Good
NAME THAT
GOD/GODDESS – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.rbhs.w-cook.k12.il.us/Mancoff/grabbag.htm
A webquest for senior high students on Greek
mythology. “As you begin studying world
mythology, it can get confusing telling apart all those gods, goddesses,
demi-gods, heroes, and monsters! While we'll be looking at much more than
classic Greco-Roman mythology, it will serve as a good starting point to start
to get a feel for what makes a "god" a "god". We found one broken link on this
site. Very Good
ROMAN/GREEK MYTHOLOGY HUNT – AN INTERNET
TREASURE HUNT
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntromangrk.html
A webquest on Greek and
Roman myths. “St. Alban's Middle School
Students! You have got to be the luckiest kids ever! Why? Because YOU are about
to go on a Roman/Greek Mythology internet-powered scavenger hunt! Is that cool
or what????
There's a lot to learn about our ancient ancestors--what major and minor events
they experienced, what their traditions and customs were, how they lived their
daily lives--way more than we have time to cover in this one class. However, my
absolute favorite thing to study about an ancient culture is its mythology,
ESPECIALLY that of the Romans and Greeks. The reason these two mythologies are
usually grouped together is that they were very similar due to the Romans
adopting all kinds of customs and ideas from the Greeks when the Roman Empire
had
You're about to use the Web to discover lots more about Roman/Greek Mythology
than you may have ever known possible! Now pay attention because here are your
instructions:” Sections:
Introduction, The Questions and Internet Resources. Very Good
ROMAN MYTHS WEBQUEST
http://www.montana.edu/webquest/languagearts/grades6to12/holler/
A
webquest for middle school students. “The
family tree has been scattered all around. Your job is to take on the role of a
god detective and unscramble the tree. Begin by first numbering your page 1-15.
Use the resources found on the internet to answer all the questions. Some could
be tricky so good concentration always helps the best of god detectives. Answer
the questions below filling in the answers that correlate with the question
number and your already numbered paper.”
Very Good
FOLKLORE CREATURES – MYTH OR
REALITY? – WEBQUEST NEW!
http://questgarden.com/06/13/4/070302111225/index.htm
A
webquest on folklore creatures for grades 8-10.
“You all have heard stories about creatures or phenomenons
that you believe may or may not be true. Sometimes these tales are specific to
a part of the
GREEK MYTH WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.osbornnet.org/mon/greek_myth_web_quest.htm
A
webquest on Greek mythology for elementary students. “Hercules, Zeus, Athena...you may have
heard these names before...but who are they really? In an effort to better
understand their world, the
Ancient Greeks created stories about these Olympian gods and goddesses. These
stories often explained everyday occurrences ranging from the weather, death
and the afterlife, seasons, historical events, and even natural disasters! For this webquest,
you will discover who these Greek gods and goddesses are!” Not the usual webquest format. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL
PRODUCTIONS – WEBQUEST
http://www.pthsd.k12.nj.us/webquests/MythWQ/mythwq.htm
A webquest on Greek myths. “You're starting an acting company. Your first
production will be an enactment of an Ancient Greek Myth. The adaption will
attempt to capture the true meaning of the myth and will be presented as
authentically as possible for the enjoyment to your audience.” Note: We found
some broken links on this site. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.perry-lake.k12.oh.us/middle/classrooms/8th_grade/language_arts/pinter/mythology.php
A webquest for 8th grade students on Greek
mythology. “It’s party time! You have been
invited to a party on
Since
you will be checked in at the door, you must be dressed in a way which
distinguishes you from all the other gods and goddesses. What distinguishing
features, clothing and symbol set you apart from all the others? What makes you
stand out from the rest making you so memorable? Upon arrival, you must also
come prepared to speak at the forum, which will take place before dinner. Of
what benefit or what harm would result if the human form gods and goddesses
were segregated from those with non-human forms? Why is it that you are for or
against the proposed segregation?” The links on this site do not work. Good
MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
http://stewart.gardencity.k12.ny.us/webquest/webbody.htm
A
webquest on Greek mythology. “Go
to the library and take out books about Greek Mythology. Locate two myths
that the ancient Greeks used to explain a phenomena that they could not
understand. Then:
Create
a Powerpoint that includes the following slides
·
A slide that
summarizes the myth
·
A slide for
each of the major characters that includes descriptions of personality traits
and if the character is a "god" descriptions of their powers or
special roles
·
A slide that
presents a concise and pertinent analysis of why the ancient Greeks devised
this myth. In this description, you should explain what phenomena the
Greeks were trying to explain through the creation of this myth.
As a
group, brainstorm ideas about phenomena that exist today that remain
"unexplained". Together, write your own myth that explains this
phenomena. Include characters, a well developed plot, and dialogue
between characters. The myth should be sufficiently developed to include
descriptions of the important characters as well. Remember to incorporate
the Write Traits into your writing. Pay particular attention to
organization and voice.
Below are two sites that you might use to complete your task.” Good
THE ODYSSEY/MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listtheodyscp.html
A
brief webquest for elementary students on Greek mythology in which students use
the computer to find answers to questions.
“Do you really want to listen to Ms. Plonka babble about how great
Homer, The Odyssey and Greek Mythology are and take BORING notes on it? It's
much more interesting and useful for you to use the power of the internet to
complete The Odyssey/Mythology Webquest. The links below will get you started
on knowing the background information of this stellar epic poem! Let's go...” Good
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