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: Celtic Lands
Learn about Cuchulainn, the Irish warrior who fought for honor. Discover how most Celtic myths are related to fighting, honor, love, or a quest.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: North America
Learn about the North American White Buffalo Calf Woman through this ancient myth. Discover how the Calf Woman went to the Lakota people and how the spirit quality is essential to the North American light.
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: Oceania and Australia
Discover the myth of how the Polynesian Islands came to exist. Learn how Maui of a Thousand Tricks made the island as he was fishing.
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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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Southeast Asia
Learn about the warrior dragon king of Southeast Asia who had a 100 sons. Discover how most of the myths of Southeast Asia originate from Lac Long Quan or other dragons.
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...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Deity
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Amy Adkins explains the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. [5:08]
Other
Virgil.org
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of Virgil and his work. A great place to start a study.
Other
Roman Gods, Godesses, Months, Mazes, and More
A hyper-linked list of the principal Roman gods and goddesses. Each link takes you to a nice one-page summary of that god or goddess's attributes and associations. Additional links take you to short essays about Roman numerals, Roman...
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
Other
Ovid's Metamorphoses: Introduction and Commentary
This resource provides a nice summary of the "Metamorphoses" by Ovid along with commentary and art influenced by the poem. Discusses the political situation of the time and how it works its way into the poem. Provides good analysis of...
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
Other
Etymological Dictionary: Influences on Astronomy
An interesting look at the meanings of many of the words in mythology that have been used in English astronomical field. This resource lists the word, etymological and mythological root or character, and modern English meaning.
Emory University
Emory University: Rome
An exploratory site of Rome with pages on People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death & Burial, Writing, and Archeology.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology
Enhance your study of world mythology with these articles from Encyclopedia Mythica. Learn about mythic locations, creature, deities, and phenomena from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.