World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alcestis
Reference page on Alcestis, mythical queen of Thessaly in Classical Greek mythology. Page includes links to further reading, timeline and illustrations.
Curated OER
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Aphrodite: With Dove
Ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, with a dove.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Zeus: Enthroned
King of the Greek gods, Zeus, on his throne.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Bellerophon: Kisses
An animated cartoon image of a woman blowing a kiss to Bellerophon as he runs away.
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Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Theseus
A cartoon image of Theseus lifting the bolder left by his father.
Other
Greek Mythology Link: Apollo
Detailed, comprehensive resource put together by author and university lecturer Carlos Parada. Traces the story of Apollo from his birth though a number of adventures. Hyperlinks explain who is who, and the site includes images and...
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.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Monsters: Medusa
Learn more about Medusa, the monster of Greek Mythology whose hair was snakes and could turn people to stone with a glance.
Mythweb
Mythweb: Hercules
How is Greek mythology relevant to you right now? This site gives you examples of the connections between ancient Greek myths and your world today, in terms of figures of speech. Ever perform a Herculean task? Been tantalized by...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Atlas
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ares
Illustrated encyclopedia entry defines and explores how the Greek god of war, Ares, was depicted in Greek mythology and Classical art.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Athena
Resource provides a definition of Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and the crafts, and describes her place in Greek mythology.
Middlebury College
Middlebury College: Trade and Barter in Ancient Greece
Middlebury College provides an essay that uses ancient Greek mythology to explain how the Greeks viewed economic practices like trading and bartering.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Cyclops
Find out the background of the mythical cyclops from Greek mythology. It might surprise you! Flashcard format.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Greek Mythology
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the 12 major Greek gods with links to their stories, activities, and a short Activotes quiz.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Gaea/mother Earth
This website focuses on Gaea the great goddess of the early Greeks. She is also known as Mother Earth. Use this website to see a picture of Gaea.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Theseus
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Greek hero Theseus. It includes links to more information in addition to a summary of the myth.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Learning Myths, Writing Myths
This supplement to a Social Studies unit on Ancient Greece asks learners to examine the universal themes of mythology and create their own myths. Three lessons and three PDF format handouts are available.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Greece
Discover the famous myth from Greece about Heracles, son of Zeus. Learn about the 12 deadly labors that Heracles was condemned to perform.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Legend of Oedipus" by Common Lit Staff
A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Oedipus," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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