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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Legends, Myths, and Other Traditional Tales

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
A learning module with fifteen links to texts, videos, and websites about legends, myths, fables, and folktales.
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Other

Legends

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looking for fun and entertaining legends to read to your students? Try this site and explore the easy to read online stories. `
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection

For Teachers K - 1st
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Native American Legends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson plan for teaching Native American Legends. Well-designed, and applicable to any legend which you might choose to read.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Myths/legends of the Sioux

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic collection of Sioux legends and myths. Compiled in print by Marie L. Mclaughlin, and presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Old Indian Legends

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Indian legends, compiled by author Zitkala-Sa. Fourteen legends are presented in electronic form by the University of Virginia.
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PBS

Pbs: Yellowstone & Native American Myths

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A lesson plan aimed at grades four through six that explores the world of Native American myths.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State Univ.: Horn Folklore & "Urban Legends"

For Students 9th - 10th
This Arizona State University article more appropriately falls under the heading of literature, but Dr. Ericson's statement in the first paragraph, "I am amazed by the rather large body of plausible sounding folklore which has been...
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Other

V Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource cracks the myths, hoaxes, and urban legends related to computer viruses. Also provides information on how to tell the difference between a hoax and a real virus and ways to reduce the number of false-alarms received.
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BBC

Bbc: History: The Myth of Henry V

For Students 9th - 10th
Henry V is seen as one of England's finest kings, thanks to Shakespeare's play of the same name. However, in this revisionist historian's article, the reality is very different from the legend. Archived.
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Crayola

Crayola: Celestial Characters (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A fun lesson plan incorporating language arts, science, and art. Students read myths and legends about the sun, moon, or stars, then create a sculpture, and write their own story about it. Also provides adaptations and a list of...
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Aaron Shepherd

Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
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Other

Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
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Other

Iroquois Legends: "How the Bear Lost His Tail"

For Students 3rd - 8th
Text of Iroquois legend, "How the Bear Lost His Tail."
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art: Compare/contrast

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Students choose two works of art from twenty-six choices available. Each work has a picture followed by brief factual information. Students compare and contrast the two works based on information presented with both words and pictures....
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Mythweb

Mythweb: Theseus

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of Theseus from Greek mythology. Well-suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes a part of the story along with a very eye-catching, animated illustration.
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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: The History of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs

For Students 3rd - 5th
A short introduction to the topic of dinosaurs with a fact section on sixteen different dinosaurs. Another section looks at dinosaur myths and legends in ancient cultures. There are also lesson plans and some word puzzles.
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Other

Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the major beliefs and legends in Egyptian theology.
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Duke University

Duke University: Myths, Legends, and Creativity

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Resource dispels the myths often associated with creativity and counterbalances them with the reality of what creative behaviors are. (Published June 30, 2006)
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: Mythology in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Kids learn about the mythology of Ancient China including the three sovereign, the five emperors, dragons, and the legend of the Chinese New Year on this site.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Myth

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from The UVic Writer's Guide provides a general description of the literary term "myth."
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Theseus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Greek hero Theseus. It includes links to more information in addition to a summary of the myth.

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