John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: A World of Myths
Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Comparative and Contemporary Mythology
This is a unit on comparative and contemporary mythology which discusses how the myths from various cultures have similar themes, linguistics, structure, and/or psychological forces. It also discusses the influences of mythology on...
PBS
Pbs: In Search of Myths & Heroes: Myths & Archetypes
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Where Do Superstitions Come From?
Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? How do you feel about the number 13? Stuart Vyse shares the weird and specific origins of some of our favorite superstitions. [5:10]
Other
Britannia: Myth, Legend, and Folklore
Website source for Britain's stories, legends, folklore, and myths.
Other
The Center for Story and Symbol: Mythos: Joseph Campbell's Mythic Journey
A biographical piece about the storyteller named Joseph Campbell. This piece was originally featured in New Perspectives Magazine in July 1994.
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]
Other
Origins of Greek Mythology
A very brief explanation of the origins of Greek mythology is given here.