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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Mythology and the Odyssey: Myth Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson summarizes two myths: Baucis and Philemon, an old couple who took in and cared for Zeus and Hermes who were pretending to be humans and were rewarded for their good deeds; and the story of why we have seasons due to Hades...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: In Search of Myths & Heroes: Myths & Archetypes

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS: In Search of Myths & Heroes: Myths & Archetypes defines and describes different types of myths and archetypes using text, quiz format, video clips, an episode guide for the video series.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: How the Firefly Got Its Light [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 4th
"How the Firefly Got Its Light" is a one page, myth about the fly who wanted to be special; he made a deal with the moon to be his friend and, in return, the moon shared the secret of shining. It is followed by constructed-response...
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Mythic Creatures

For Students 3rd - 5th
A fun and exciting way to learn about mythic creatures. Complete this web find to discover all about mythic creatures such as the unicorn and mermaid.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Legend of Ganga Ji

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this informational text, Dr. Ganesh, a sociologist from the University of Mumbai, shares the Legend of Ganga-Ji and this story's historical significance to the Ganges River region. A question sheet...
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: A Proud Flight [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th
"A Proud Flight" is a one page, Greek myth about Icarus and Daedelus. The father and son were imprisoned, and in order to escape, Daedelus made wings using bird feathers covered with wax. He warned Icarus not to get too near the sun or...
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Thomas Bulfinch's Age Of Fable has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Article
Other

Ruth's Arts and Letters: "The Buffalo Wife, Based on a Blackfoot Myth"

For Students 9th - 10th
A Blackfoot Myth called "The Buffalo Wife" by Ruth Powell in which a chief's daughter makes a sacrifice for her tribe.