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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Soma

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed encyclopedia entry on the Vedic god Soma. Covers the different forms this god takes and his various functions. Also includes links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Website
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The home page of Encyclopedia Mythica from which you can access its full range of content on myths from throughout the world. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Japanese, and Chinese mythology are the site's most popular areas, but many...
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Website
Other

Indian Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Indian mythology characters, stories, terminology, common ideas, and a picture gallery are found here.
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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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Interactive
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Handout
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Soma

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Windows to the Universe shows that In the Hindu religion, every part of the cosmos is related to an action of a god. "In Hindu mythology, Soma represents the god of the Moon." Includes a picture of "Soma."
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Varuna

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Varuna, one of the most important of the Vedic gods.
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description in the form of an encyclopedia entry on the Hindu goddess Kali. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Agni

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god of fire, Agni. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Mitra

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry about the Vedic god Mitra, the mediator between the gods and men. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Other

Mythology Durga Puji

For Students 9th - 10th
The myth of the birth of the Hindu goddess Durga, formed from the powers of all the gods is provided here.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Dyaus Pita

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry on the Hindu sky god Dyaus Pita. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Brihaspati

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica provides a brief overview of Brihaspati, the lord of prayer in Hindu mythology. Brihaspati took the form of Brahmanaspati to create the universe with his chanting.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Adityas

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the group of Hindu sun gods known as Adityas. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other significant figures in Hindu mythology.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Surya

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry about the Hindu god Surya. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries about other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Tvashtri

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu artisan god Tvashtri. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Rta

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry on the Hindu concept of rta, or cosmic order. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures and concepts in Hindu mythology.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Garuda

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Garuda, a mythic bird-like creature, is an important figure in Hindu mythology, but you can find out what other cultures have adopted this mythological bird. Flashcard format.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Savitri

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very brief description of the Hindu sun god Savitri.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Rudra

For Students 9th - 10th
A short encyclopedia entry describing the Hindu storm god Rudra. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief encyclopedia entry on the Hindu deity Shiva. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.