CommonLit
Common Lit: "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens" by Athena europe.org
A learning module that begins with the story "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Oisin and the Land of Eternal Youth
Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Oisin and the land of eternal youth.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Chinese Myth of the Immortal White Snake
The talented herbalist Xu Xian had just started his own medicine shop where he created remedies with the help of his wife, Bai Su Zhen, who happened to be a demon? Shunan Teng traces the tale of the immortal white snake.
Other
China Vista: Selected Chinese Myths and Fantasies
Because myths were not recorded, only fragments and short tales exist today. Here are a dozen or so of the most famous. You can also click to find out more about the history and features of Chinese mythology. (Click home to access...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Kiss Under Mistletoe?
Carlos Reif explains how this long-lived custom of kissing under the mistletoe intertwines the mythology and biology of this intriguing plant. [4:42]
CommonLit
Common Lit: Units: 7th Grade Thematic Unit: Heroes
Complete teaching unit for 7th Grade Thematic Unit: "Heroes." In this unit, 7th graders will read seven texts that explore why people act heroically. Throughout this unit, students will revisit the essential question: "Why do people act...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology
This is a collection of 18 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic of Mythology. From prehistory to the present, mythology has played an essential role in how humans interact with and understand the world around them. Explore a world of...
Mythweb
Mythweb
Mythweb is devoted to the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology. Students can click on the Greek character they'd like to study, and read more information for that character.
Other
Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who's Who on Olympus and Why Should I Care?
References to mythology extend far beyond the basic exploration of a genre. This unit will serve as an exploration of the creation myth across cultures, an introduction to the major Greek gods and goddesses, and an opportunity to link...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: The Lightning Thief
Fourth graders learn about traditional stories, focusing on common patterns in literature, specifically the quest. Students come to understand how literature helps us make sense of the world, and how literature from the past influences...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Cherokee Sacred Stories & Sacred Rituals
Explains the traditional Cherokee rules that surround both telling and listening to oral tradition. Identifies two basic types of Cherokee oral tradition: sacred stories and small animal stories. This site also contains a video of a...
British Council
Learn English Kids: Mythological Flash Cards [Pdf]
Printable flash cards including illustrations and terms of mythological creatures.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Books and Writers: Virgil Biography and Quotes
A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Mythology Electronic Texts
This is a handy site from the University of Pittsburgh for making comparisons in the folklore of different cultures. It is organized by themes. For instance, you could scroll down to the theme "Man and Serpent," click on that and read...
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
Delaware Literature
A selection of quotations from oral literature of the Delaware--or Lenape--Tribe. Includes the Delaware story of the arrival of the Dutch at Manhattan. Includes a picture of Delaware Chief Lapowinsa.
Other
Mythology Durga Puji
The myth of the birth of the Hindu goddess Durga, formed from the powers of all the gods is provided here.
Other
Edkins Family Index Page: Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.
Other
Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
Other
Mysterious Britain and Ireland: Mars, the God of War
This resource provides information on the mythological god of war, Mars.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Glossary for Ancient China
Resource provides terms and definitions of ancient Chinese mythological figures, archeological terms, and historical terms.
Able Media
Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Life and Labors of Hercules
Lesson plan created for eighth-grade students with no Latin language background to learn about Hercules and his twelve labors. Includes handouts and examples of student work, as well as ways to add Latin to the project.