Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Theseus
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of Theseus from Greek mythology. Well-suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes a part of the story along with a very eye-catching, animated illustration.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: It Came From Greek Mythology
Lesson plans enable students to deepen their understanding of the true meaning of Greek mythology especially in the areas of the Greek hero and the presence of mythology in contemporary culture.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Sisyphus
Learn about Sisyphus in this passage. He was known for his wealth, his smartness and his cunningness, but used them to harm and offend the gods
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Exploring the Power of Allusion
Something seems familiar here: Students learn how allusion invites more into a text. Using "The House On Mango Street" students will learn about allusion by paralleling events from both the Bible and from Greek mythology.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Compare/contrast Themes and Genres in Literary Texts
Determining the theme is not easy; you have to use the clues the author leaves to figure it out yourself. The author implies information about the story through plot points, setting, and characters. You infer and draw conclusions based...
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: About Myths and Legends: Why Are Stories Told
This website from England explains the role of myth and legend in every culture and gives many reasons for the importance of the retelling in myth, especially to children. There are links to other interesting spots on the general website.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Rome
Learn about Aesneas, the Trojan hero who was a key to the founding of Rome. Discover how Roman myths used to explain Roman society.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: The Near East
Learn about the King of The Near East, Gilgamesh. Discover how he led to the celebration of triumph of good and evil.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: India
Learn about Mahish the buffalso demon in an Indian myth. Discover how the Gods and Goddesses dealt with Mahish.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Central America
Learn about Quetzalcoatl, a serpend god who taught about the spirit of love and the destruction of rebirth. Learn how Central American myths can be related to law, ancient calendars, and rebirth.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: China
Read about Huang Di, the ancient Yellow Emperor. Discover the importance of names, ranks, and ruling power of the Ancient China.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Greece
Discover the famous myth from Greece about Heracles, son of Zeus. Learn about the 12 deadly labors that Heracles was condemned to perform.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Japan
Learn about the Japanese myth of Izanagi and Izanami and their journey down the floating bridge to heaven. Discover how most Japanese myths are linked to nature and nation.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: South America
Learn about the South American myth about the Jaguar, master of fire. Discover how he put his faith in a man and was betrayed, now waiting for revenge.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Bellerophon
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Hero Bellerophon. Describes his lineage and provides artistic representations of Bellerophon with Pegasos.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Dionysos
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Heracles
Illustrated dictionary entry over famous Greek hero Heracles. Describes his lineage, role as a mortal, and gods and symbols associated with him.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Medea
Illustrated dictionary entry for Medea, daughter to King Aeetes of Colchis. Illustrates her life, identifies her connection to the Argonauts and explores her magical witch-like powers.
Mythweb
Mythweb: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
This website is a very in-depth source for facts and images associated with Greek mythology. Also provides a website for teachers with teaching tips and ideas for mythological studies.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nymphs
Encyclopedia article about nymphs in Greek mythology, "any member of a large class of female nature spirits, sometimes bound to a particular location or landform." Discusses classifications of nymphs and provides a picture as well.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Erinyes (Furies)
Encyclopedia article that discusses the "Erinyes or Eumenides (the Romans called them the Furies) [who] were female personifications of vengeance." Provides a summary of their role in Greek mythology, a discussion of their use in...
Other
Native American Traditional Stories, Legends and Myths
Legends and myths from several Native American cultures including plains tribes, woodland tribes, and others are found here.
Other
Greek Mythology Link: Hermes
Author Carlos Parada produces this detailed site about Hermes (Roman name "Mercury"), including quotations from literary works, images of Hermes in art, a chart of family relationships, and an extensive bibliography.