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Hermes: Herald of the Immortals
The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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The Classics Pages: The Athenian Agora
Clickable map of the Agora of Athens. Provides information about the buildings contained in the Agora area and the location of the Agora in relation to the rest of the city.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Hermes
This site focuses on Hermes, the Greek god of the trade, the god of eloquence, and a luck-bringing messenger of the gods. It provides biographical information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles,...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Seven Wonders of the World
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Curated OER
Eternal Egypt: Hermes
Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia, the daughter of Atlas. His name means "the messenger" because he was the messenger of the gods.
Curated OER
View of Olympia. Photo. Florence Maskell.
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
Curated OER
Map of Greece and the Aegean
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Perseus
An upbeat retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus. The myth traces the events of his life from his birth through his immortality including his battle with the Gordon Medusa. This modern retelling includes humor, information about myth...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Mythology: The Labors of Heracles from Greek Mythology
A modern retelling of the Greek myth of Heracles, also known in Roman mythology as Hercules. The story begins with Heracles' birth and tells of his twelve labors, including defeating the Nemean Lion, the Hydra, the Minotaur, and more....
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Helen
Helen's background information is included as well as hypertext links to her relatives and others. Links are also available to a genealogical table and to a bibliography.
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.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Flies
Based on the Greek myth of Orestes and Electra, ths play was written during the Nazi occupation of Paris. Read about the themes and characters in this enlightening site.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses
Features a list of Greek gods and goddesses of Greek mythology and other interesting facts.
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