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 AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom.
DISCLAIMER: Some images on some sites may not be appropriate for young children. We cannot be responsible for student access to images.
WEBSITES LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES WEBQUESTS
http://www.umass.edu/aesop/
"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!http://www.godchecker.com/
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 Antarctica. A huge site. Excellent
GODS AND GODDESSES – THE BRITISH MUSEUM
NEW!http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/home_set.html
Explore Greek myths through the artifacts and more from London’s British Museum. Sections: Story, Explore and Challenge. Follow the Story, Explore the Artifacts and Take the Challenge (game). Excellent
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
http://www.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 Internet School Library Media Center Greek
Mythology page. You will find Internet materials on Greek
mythology, history of Greece, the Ancient Olympics and related
topics. The ISLMC is a preview site of Internet resources for
librarians, teachers, parents and students. You can search this
site, use an index or a sitemap. Be sure to visit your school or
public library to find books by your favorite authors."
Excellent
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
http://www.mythweb.com/
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 GREECE
NEW!http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
A vast site on ancient Greece and its culture. Click on Gods, Goddesses & Heroes for information on Greek mythology. Sections: At Home on Mount Olympos; Stories of Gods, Goddesses and Heroes; and Ancient Greece Meets Hogwarts. Excellent
THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.theoi.com/
"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!http://www.timelessmyths.com/
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!http://www.wingedsandals.com/
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!http://www.aesopfables.com/
"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 EGYPT: THE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.egyptianmyths.net/index.html
"Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people." Sections: The Gods, The Myths, The Symbols, The Land, and the Resources. Very Good
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 GREECE RESOURCES
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 – RUSSIA, MONGOLIA, KAZAKHSTAN…
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01806/
A site by students for middle school students and up on myths from little known countries. Sections: Russia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Caucus, Secret of Myth, Mythology (Modern Myths, Social Myths), Gallery, and Audio. Very Good
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 India. Sections: About Indian Mythology, Terminology, Characters, Stories, Contribute a Story, Common Ideas, Picture Gallery, Other Links, and Take a Mythology Quiz. Very Good
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!http://www.mythinglinks.org/
"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 America, and Mythology of Various Cultures. Very Good
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 ROME
http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/deities.html
"At the founding of Rome, the gods were numina, divine
manifestations, faceless, formless, but no less powerful. The
idea of gods as anthropomorphized beings came later, with the
influence from Etruscans and Greeks, which had human form. Some
of the Roman Gods are at least as old as the founding of Rome.
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
http://www.paleothea.com/
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 United States. You can read about all sorts of famous characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, and many more. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and stay awhile." Sections: Tall Tales; Myths & Legends; Ghost Stories; US Folklore; Heroes & Villains; Campfire Stories; Animal Stories; Native American; Children’s Stories; Canadian Folklore and Mexican Folklore. Suitable for upper elementary students and up. Not as serious as some sites. Good
ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS FOR KIDS
NEW!http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
Links for students on ancient Greece. Sections: Who’s Who in Greek Mythology, Read Greek Myths, and Hear Greek Myths. Good
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 Rome. Sections: Who’s Who –Roman Deities, and More About Roman Myths. Good
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 Korea, The Sun’s Children and more. Each gives a brief description of the myth. Good
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
CRYSTAL CLOUD GREEK THEMED GRAPHICS
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 Sumer. Good
GLOSSARY OF EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.egyptartsite.com/glossary.html
A glossary of Egyptian mythology. Good
GODS AND MYTHOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
NEW!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: GREECE’S GREATEST HERO
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 GREECE AND ROME
NEW!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 Britain. Sections: Timeline, Articles, Fascinating British Legends, Legendary Characters, Travels Through Mythology, Customs, Royal Legends, Ghosts, Ghosts of York, Berkshire Folklore & Fact, Cornish Saints & Sinners, Magical Glastonbury, The Murder of Thomas Beckett, Sources & Texts, and Lists. Good
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 IRELAND
NEW!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 Asia were among the first to have a belief in plants that never existed, and the practice continued well beyond the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Originally, this was done to disperse the mystery surrounding certain seemingly-miraculous events and to symbolically embody in a physical form various aspects - wealth, happiness, fertility, illness, etc. Later, people began to invent "nonsense plants" to enliven the tale of an otherwise boring voyage, and with the invention of the printed book, to entertain readers who loved to believe in such fables. Even spices, which were an important element of Medieval food, commerce, trade, & society, were given exotic & incredible backgrounds. The fabulous trees and fauna discussed here are just a small example of the many fantastic plants our medieval forebears believed in. As will be evident, trees, because of their longevity and immensity, have been foremost among the plants considered sacred, mystic, or mythical." Good
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 GREECE
NEW!http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
A family tree of the principal gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. Click on the name for a brief description. Good
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 Euphrates River,
suggest that the ancients observing the heavens saw the lion, the
bull, and the scorpion in the stars. The constellations as we
know them today are undoubtedly very different from those first
few--our night sky is a compendium of images from a number of
different societies, both ancient and modern. By far, though, we
owe the greatest debt to the mythology of the ancient Greeks and
Romans." Click on the names of the constellations for the
myth. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
NE Whttp://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 INDIA
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01068/
A site for elementary students by students on the myths of ancient India. Two sections: Legends and Myths. Good
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!http://www.the-pantheon.com/
"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."
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 STYX: THE MYTHS OF HADES
http://www.theriverstyx.net/
Information on the myths of Hades, the Greek underworld.
"This river Styx served as a crossroads where the world of the
living met the world of the dead, and the world of the mortal met
the world of the immortal. Greek Mythology Gods, mortals, and
great heroes and villains made their way across the river Styx.
Some crossed the river many times, but for most, it was a one way
trip." More to this than it looks. Good
ROMA – LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.citrag.it/roma/doc/legend/elg_000.htm
Ten Roman legends including Romulus and Remus and the Capitoline Geese. Good
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 Romania. Good
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 Scotland. Suitable for upper elementary and up. Good
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 CAMEROON
NEW!http://server1.fandm.edu/departments/Anthropology/Bastian/ANT269/cosmo.html
Two origin myths, the Mande and the Yoruba. (Cameroon was not on the page). Good
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!http://www.artsconnected.org/search/classroom.cfm?id=9361&dbowner=mia&item=1&from_search=1&search_term=myth
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 Benin , a work of art can trigger a story. While some representations, such as the Egyptian statue of Thoth, are largely dictated by tradition, others such as Maurice Denis's painting of Orpheus and Eurydice, are more personal. Regardless of why or how it was created, each image contributes an added dimension to our understanding or interpretation of that myth." Good
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 Africa that would be a part of the third grade curriculum on Communities." Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: STORIES AND MYTHS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!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 Egypt through time. First they will learn about the famous modern Egyptian myth about the "curse of the mummy." Then they will investigate ancient Egyptian culture and belief systems, including the influences of geography on the beliefs and customs of the time. They will then explore myths and stories from ancient Egypt. Finally, they will read about and discuss the influences of ancient Egypt and geography on modern Egyptian culture." Excellent
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 Black Sea. Current theory says that during the Ice Age, the Black Sea was an isolated freshwater lake surrounded by farmland that eventually flooded. Students will practice their creative writing by composing stories about what it might have been like immediately before and during the flood." Excellent
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 Mesoamerica will be the focus of my unit. I hope that my students will discover for themselves the extraordinary achievements of these remarkable peoples and will enjoy the readings. Because some of these stories are both difficult to understand and somewhat gory and graphic in detail, I will select and use the most readable of the myths. My students are sixth graders and I have found that this age group responds well to the imaginative thrust of stories of ancient peoples. Older students will also respond to the historical significance of the ancient societies in relation to the development of modern culture." Excellent
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 China could be said to provide a kind of "Natural History" of this huge country throughout its 4000 year history. These stories, which have survived the vicissitudes of succeeding dynasties, invasions of barbarian tribes and the immense upheaval of the Communist revolution, have done so because their themes continue to engage the Chinese people reflecting the reality of their lives and the stuff of their dreams as vividly today as they did centuries ago.
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 C. BC) appointed officials to investigate and report on the legends and stories heard in the marketplace so that the mood of the people could be judged and the effectiveness of the administration accurately evaluated. In time these same tales became the sources for the composers of the classical fiction and poetry of the period. Fiction began in the Han dynasty from the models of oral tales (Eberhard, p.xi)." Excellent
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 MOUNT OLYMPUS – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!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 Nile River played in the people’s view of life, death, and the afterlife. We will examine adapted versions of three types of myths: cosmological, order, and life-crisis, and we will look at particular mythological symbols in the case of each myth. The introduction of such symbols will help my young students make initial associations and distinctions between stories, and from such a concrete study we can more easily move into exploration and experimentation with hieroglyphic writing to develop a greater appreciation of ancient Egyptian art (in preparation for a trip to the Yale Art Gallery). Throughout our study of myths, my students will be asked to keep a literature-response log in which they can think more about the myths they have read or heard, document their feelings, digest new thoughts and draw new connections." 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 Greece." Excellent
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
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=269&mode=overview
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 Greece, its geography, values, religion, and customs. They are also adventure stories and are a good hook to connect students to a different time and place as well as being dramatic. Drama in the classroom is used to bring some children out and to channel others’ energy into useful forms. I hope to develop children’s ability to express themselves verbally and physically, to connect their thoughts and actions to others and to see larger connections to the culture and world around them. Discussing yourself, your thoughts and fears is difficult and too revealing for most of us, including children. Heracles and his life can be the cover for these thoughts and feelings." Excellent
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 MANY WAYS TO RAINY MOUNTAIN – LESSON PLAN
NEW!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 Rainy Mountain, N. Scott Momaday links the survival of the Kiowa people to their ability to remember, preserve, and pass on stories. Taking the idea one step further, Momaday models the necessity of personal involvement in the stories. For Momaday, to make sense of and find a place in the contemporary world, one must connect on a personal level with the stories of one’s past.
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 Readings, Links,
Homework Advice, Webquest, Odyssey Game. Parents and Teachers
Section: Balanced Literacy, Lessons, At Home. Set up as a 9 week
course. Excellent
MYTHOLOGICAL ARCHETYPES: AMAZONS TO MADISON AVENUE – CURRICULUM UNIT
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!http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=578&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3Fquery%3DMYTH%26Ntt%3DMYTH%26Ntk%3DSCHL30_SI%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchallpartial%26N%3D0%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E
"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!http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=579&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3Fquery%3Dmyth%26Ntt%3Dmyth%26Ntk%3DSCHL30_SI%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchallpartial%26N%3D0%26Nty%3D1%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E
"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!http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=580&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3Fquery%3Dmyth%26Ntt%3Dmyth%26Ntk%3DSCHL30_SI%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchallpartial%26N%3D0%26Nty%3D1%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E
"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!http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=581&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3Fquery%3Dmyth%26Ntt%3Dmyth%26Ntk%3DSCHL30_SI%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchallpartial%26N%3D0%26Nty%3D1%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E
"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 Olympus in a fennel stalk and in saving Man he fell from grace. Whether Prometheus was a thief only out to anger Zeus or whether his motives were nobler can be the fuel for a stimulating project as students trace Prometheus through the ages and through his varied myths." 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 Stonehenge and read some ancient myths and stories explaining the seasons. They’ll pretend to be historians and use Web sites to find information about how ancient cultures kept track of and celebrated the seasons. They’ll compile their findings into posters or illustrated reports." Excellent
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 Ashanti tale (Ghana) about a spider and his sons and the origin of the moon. 2. Ijapa and Yanrinbo Swear an Oath, which is an Yoruba tale (Nigeria) about two tortoises and how they outwitted others. 3. Zomo the Rabbit, which is in the Bantu tradition (Angola, Botswana, Gabon, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe) about a hare who wishes for wisdom.
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 Northwest Coast Indians, the totem pole provided a means of communicating their stories, myths and legends. The totem pole is an arrangement of symbols or memory devices in sequence created for the purpose of recalling a story or event. These symbols function as a form of "writing"—pictures, not written letters, convey meaning. Further, these stories conveyed symbolically a visual expression of what the Indian culture meant. In our own culture the White House, Plymouth Rock, the Lincoln Memorial are all symbols which "contain" stories each school child knows—and which get evoked, maybe subconsciously, by their mere sight. Just as the story of Betsy Ross and the creation of the flag symbolize the intrinsic idea of freedom to our society, so too do Indian stories represent ideas intrinsic to Indian society." Excellent
TWO THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD STORIES: A STUDY OF MYTHOLOGY – LESSON PLANS
NEW!http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Literature/Mythology/MYT0202.html
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 Korea--and listen to stories about them. Finally, students will create puppets representing magical creatures of their own invention, or ones based on the creatures they've learned about, and put on puppet shows, dramatizing original stories about their creatures." Includes 5 lesson plans. Excellent
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 Phoenix as representative of mythological creatures." Excellent
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 Greece. Then they create a "Travel to Ancient Greece" display to present their findings." Very Good
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 GREECE, EGYPT AND ROME –
LESSON PLAN
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 Egypt,
Greece, and Rome. They create a diary, first-person report, or
postcard to share that knowledge." Very Good
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 GREECE THEMATIC UNIT
NEW!http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/greekunit.htm
A collection of class activities for teaching about Greek myths and ancient Greece. For upper elementary/middle school students. Very Good
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 Hillhouse High School, Working with these students, I have observed that they enjoy reading aloud and have vivid imaginations. They often keep each other enthralled with their much embellished stories of out-of-school events. These stories deal with their own or their friends’ heroic misadventures. The reading, telling, retelling and writing of myths and folktales will help these students use talents they already have and help them improve writing skills and group participation skills." Very Good
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
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=385&mode=overview
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!http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/lessonplan.jsp?id=111&FullBreadCrumb=%3Ca+href%3D%22http%3A%2F%
Fwww2.scholastic.com%2Fbrowse%2Fsearch%2F%3Fquery%3Dmyth%26Ntt%3Dmyth%26Ntk%3DSCHL30_SI%26Ntx%3Dmode%2Bmatchallpartial%26N%3D0%26Nty%3D1%22+class%3D%22endecaAll%22%3EAll+Results%3C%2Fa%3E
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 GREECE CLIPART
NEW!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!http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Literature/Mythology/MYT0200.html
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 GREECE, EGYPT, AND ROME –
LESSON PLAN
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 OPPORTUNITY- TEACHING ARTICLE
NEW!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!http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Language_Arts/Literature/Mythology/MYT0201.html
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
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 Santiago High. As we do not have books with this information for each ninth grader to check out, you are responsible for creating a quality internet resource to be used for years to come (and you are helping to save the trees and the environment in the process)." Excellent
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. "
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. Investigate the Ancient Greeks to gain a better understanding of how they lived their lives.
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· Explore the behavior of the Heroes to entertain ourselves while we learn about Ancient Greek ideas of what makes a good person.
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· Discover the Myth Maker in You while you solidify your ideas on what makes traits a good person.
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· Inspire others to be Good People while you share your myth with others."
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 Greece's hottest magazine. GNT is THE magazine with all the latest gossip, best front page news, and amazing advertisements. With your team, your goal is to create the best issue of GNT yet!!! Let's burn the midnight oil!" We found some broken links on this site. Excellent
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 Greece and if so, what were their influences on the people in their daily living? What influences do the ideas of the Ancient Greeks have on our lives today?
The Reporter will discuss Homer’s life. The Historian will write about Ancient Greece during Homer’s time. The Investigator will work closely with the Historian to help search out information on moral diversities, special occurrences, women, diet, and other impacts on the period. The Photographer is in charge of collecting photos that depict Greece during ancient times." We found some broken links on this site. Excellent
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. "Mount Olympus is rumbling! The King of the Gods is furious! It seems the people of today do not understand the Greek gods and goddesses and their importance to Greek society of the past. To pacify the King and the other gods and goddesses, you must become familiar with these deities and share how they were, and still are, important today! In order to do this, you will research Greek mythology and complete a series of investigative tasks. Finally, to prove the importance of the gods and goddesses, you will create a new god or goddess that exemplifies todays values, and who will help the traditional gods and goddesses reign in Mount Olympus. So, get your magnifing glass out and start exploring!" Excellent
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 Greece. To do this, you will first read several myths, analyze them and share your conclusions with your working group. As a full class, we will then discuss all of our findings, as well as why ancient Greeks used myth to make sense of their world. Finally, using all you have learned, you will create an illustrated myth. This myth will explain one of the following: a natural disaster, phenomenon or occurrence, a current or historical event, or some aspect of modern life that would be inexplicable to someone form ancient Greece." Excellent
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 Pacific Northwest coast with a company of explorers from your town . The entire area is new to you – no one from your town has been there before. While walking through a wooded area, one of your group members spots a tall wooden pole, which appears to be carved and painted. Members of the group recognize it as a totem pole built, they think, by Native Americans of the area, but do not know the meaning behind the totem pole. The pole is tall and decorated with carvings fish and birds and woodland animals. As you continue exploring the area your group sees more and more totems poles of different shapes and sizes.
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 Mount Olympus. But first, we must find them.
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 California last year, you know all about Hercules and his father, Zeus. So,how many of you know who Odin is? Or can explain the way to Asgard? Do you know about about Thor's father, Woden, who gave up his eye for the power of prophecy? Do you know about the trouble maker, Loki? These are gods from just one other culture. There are many more out there! You will take a glimpse into five cultures and discover the broad world of mythology." Excellent
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 Rome website list for links. Very Good
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 Greece where you will learn about the lives of Greek heroes. First, you will read Dateline:Troy by Paul Fleischmann. Several Greek heroes can be found on its pages. You must also select a twentieth century hero to investigate. Using what you learn, you will choose a product to complete to demonstrate your answer to the question above." Note: You need the book Dateline: Troy to do this webquest or adapt it to your resources. Very Good
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 Greece final. In a rage, you hurl your textbook at the wall shouting, "WHY DO WE HAVE TO STUDY THIS STUPID STUFF, ANYWAY?!?!" Suddenly, thunder is rumbling outside of your window and a lightening bolt pierces the sky! Next thing you know, you are no longer safe in your bedroom! You are in a dark, shadowy place - devoid of both sunlight...and hope! Too late you realize your mistake! You have offended the great Zeus, king of all gods, and he has banished you to the Underworld as punishemnt for your thoughtless comment. There is little chance of escape, for the evil lord Hades is in charge of this domain. But wait! There! On his black marble throne! A hastily scribbled note that reads: "GONE FISHING...WITH MY BROTHER".
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 Greece under
its rule. Often, the only real difference between Greek and Roman
gods were their names, with both sets of deities sharing many of
the same attributes and powers.
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:"
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 United States or sometimes they they are specific to another part of the world. This WebQuest will challenge you to perform research and write an opinion on whether these folklore creatures may or may not exist." Does not provide any links. You’ll have to do your own. Good
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 Mt. Olympus! Now all you gods and goddesses, before you start looking for an outfit, understand that it won’t be all fun and games! There is also some serious business that will be discussed. The Senate is actually considering passing a law which would segregate some of you from the others! The nerve! This will be the perfect opportunity for you to be heard (after you are done chewing your food of course!)
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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