WEBSITES ON MYTHOLOGY IN WORLD CULTURES
(including Legends, Folktales, and Sagas)
Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the "back" button.
All of the sites listed were active as of May, 2008. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom.
DISCLAIMER: Some images on some sites may not be appropriate for young children. We cannot be responsible for student access to images.
WEBSITES LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES WEBQUESTS
http://www.umass.edu/aesop/
"Since 1994 Professor Copper Giloth has assigned her students in Art 271, Introduction to Computing in the Fine Arts, the task of illustrating the traditional Aesop's fables along side their own retellings of the fables in a modern setting. This collection gathers together artwork from several semesters.
Over the years the Web has developed to allow for more action and interactivity. In the earlier versions, the stories are illustrated with still images set in simple HTML pages. More recently, students have been working with Macromedia Flash to develop their stories as animations, some with sound and interactivity." Click on Fables for a long list of fables. Many are Flash animations. Excellent
THE BIG MYTH
NEW!http://mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/
"The Big Myth is a new experimental learning module designed for use in European primary school classrooms. It is a sociology textbook for the comparative study of world creation mythology. The myths are told using Flash animation and are accompanied by an overview of the culture, the pantheon of the gods and a series of exercises based on that culture. The Big Myth combines the internet and Flash animation as a presentational medium with a highly progressive group learning method known as complex instruction. Teachers are advised to start in the teacher's section for more complete instructions. The Big Myth consists of the Mythology section, Links and Bibliography for further research, a Write Your Own Creation Myth section for students, the Teacher's Guide and a Discussion Forum where an off-line debate is held over the material." We found online: Inuit, Mayan, Inca, Norse, Babylonian, Egyptian, Yoruba, Chinese and Maori. Each module contains three sections: Creation Myth, Culture and Pantheon of Gods. Each also contains exercises for classroom use. The module contains 25 myths however only nine are online, the rest are on a CD-ROM for sale for $16.50. Some parts of the site are password protected and you must purchase a password. Outstanding. Excellent
DIGITAL LIBRARIAN – CLASSICS AND THE
ANCIENT WORLD
http://www.digital-librarian.com/classics.html
This is simply a huge list of sites on the ancient world. Excellent
ENCYCLOPEDIA MYTHICA
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica.html
An encyclopedia of mythology with an alphabetical listing. Good for quick reference. Excellent
GODCHECKER – YOUR GUIDE TO THE GODS
NEW!http://www.godchecker.com/
A large database of the gods and goddesses of cultures around the world. "The Godchecker database aims to cover all Gods of mythology, literature and legend. Pagan culture is covered with Celtic deities and more Earth Mother Goddesses than you can shake a willow stick at. And if you're seeking knowledge, wealth or immortality, you may pick up some tips. Our current research has led to some very promising ideas involving snails, beetroot and cunningly-shaped sticks..." Click on The Pantheon to see articles and glossaries of the deities of a large number of cultures from every continent of the world except Antarctica. A huge site. Excellent
GODS AND GODDESSES – THE BRITISH MUSEUM
NEW!http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/gods/home_set.html
Explore Greek myths through the artifacts and more from London’s British Museum. Sections: Story, Explore and Challenge. Follow the Story, Explore the Artifacts and Take the Challenge (game). Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY.COM
http://www.greekmythology.com/
Fairly thorough information on Greek myths. Sections:
Olympian Gods, Titans, Other Gods, Myths, Creatures, Figures,
Places, Heroes, Online Books and Classic Literature. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY FROM THE ILIAD TO THE FALL OF
THE LAST TYRANT
http://www.messagenet.com/myths/index.html
Sections include: Introduction, Origins of Greek Mythology,
Fun Fact Quiz, Greek Names vs. Roman Names, The Immortals, and
Links. There are also two additional quizzes. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS
NEW!http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/
An extensive catalog of Greek mythology. Sections: Characters, Images/Albums, Dictionaries, Topics, Groups, Places, Educators (a guide to using the site), Maps/Charts, and Downloads (printables- fee charged). Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY TODAY – MYTHMAN.COM
http://www.mythman.com
A site for students on the major and minor Greek gods and
myths. A huge site set up as a Homework Helper. Includes Myth
Quizzes, The Greek Alphabet, The Gods Names in Greek, How the
Names Are Pronounced and more. Excellent
GREEK MYTHS FOR EDUCATORS
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/greekmyths.htm
"Welcome to the Internet School Library Media Center Greek
Mythology page. You will find Internet materials on Greek
mythology, history of Greece, the Ancient Olympics and related
topics. The ISLMC is a preview site of Internet resources for
librarians, teachers, parents and students. You can search this
site, use an index or a sitemap. Be sure to visit your school or
public library to find books by your favorite authors."
Excellent
THE HERO’S JOURNEY
NEW!http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/smc/journey/
"This travel case and this web site are for people that want to take a journey of story, along the path of the Hero's Journey, the classic mythical structure popularized by the works of writer Joseph Campbell. Not only do many common myths and legends follow this structure, but many of your favorite stories and popular movies follow a similar path" "Here you will find 27158 examples that have been written using our Hero's Journey StoryTool. We distinguish two types of stories. 23595 Original stories written as guided by the framing questions of the Hero's Journey. 3563 Classic stories (i.e. myths, books, movies) that have been analyzed according to the Hero's Journey.
You may view examples by using the menu in the red tool bar. You will see each story's title, author, date of last of modifcation, plus a status indicator of complete, preview, or private. The first two indicate that the story can be viewed by anyone while the last one means that the author is not quite ready to make his/her work available. You can also use the links in the display to see the story listings sorted by title, author, date written, or status." Excellent
MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE AND THE HERO’S JOURNEY
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/myth.html
A site for language arts teachers on mythology and folklore.
Click on "Classical Mythology" at the top for excellent links to
Greek and Roman mythology sites. Excellent
MYTHOLOGY – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore2.com/myth.htm
Basic information on Greek mythology, activities and
webquests. Excellent
MYTHS AND LEGENDS FOR KIDS
NEW!http://languagearts.pppst.com/myths.html
PowerPoint presentations on myths and legends from various cultures. Some are very extensive. For upper elementary students and up. Excellent
MYTHWEB
http://www.mythweb.com/
Information on the gods and heroes of the Ancient Greeks.
Original illustrations lead to the stories of the gods and
heroes. The Encyclopedia has a detailed list of the gods,
goddesses, monsters and heroes. In the Teachers section, click on
Teaching Tips for good ideas for the classroom. Excellent
ODYSSEY ONLINE- ANCIENT GREECE
NEW!http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
A vast site on ancient Greece and its culture. Click on Gods, Goddesses & Heroes for information on Greek mythology. Sections: At Home on Mount Olympos; Stories of Gods, Goddesses and Heroes; and Ancient Greece Meets Hogwarts. Excellent
THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.theoi.com/
"Welcome to the Theoi Project, a site exploring Greek mythology and the gods in classical literature and art. The aim of the project is to provide a comprehensive, free reference guide to the gods (theoi), spirits (daimones), fabulous creatures (theres) and heroes of ancient Greek mythology and religion" A huge on Greek mythology, basically an encyclopedia of Greek gods and goddesses. Sections: Greek Myth Intro, Greek Myth Bios, Galleries, Classics Library, Links, and FAQs. Excellent
TIMELESS MYTHS
NEW!http://www.timelessmyths.com/
Information on the mythology of four European areas: Classical Mythology (Greek – see elsewhere on list), Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Arthurian Legends. Excellent
WINGED SANDALS
NEW!http://www.wingedsandals.com/
A colorful site for elementary students and up on Greek mythology. Follow Hermes the animated Messenger God through the ancient Greek world. Sections: Storytime, Play Games, Make and Do, Who’s Who, History, Ask the Oracle, and Goodies (screensavers, e-cards). Outstanding. Excellent
WORLD MYTHS AND LEGENDS IN ART
NEW!http://www.artsmia.org/world-myths/
"Myths are stories that explain why the world is the way it is. All cultures have them. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by myths and legends and have given them visual form. Sometimes these works of art are the only surviving record of what particular cultures believed and valued. But even where written records or oral traditions exist, art adds to our understanding of myths and legends." Sections: Art by Culture, Art by Theme, Compare and Contrast, View All Art, What is Myth?, Glossary, and Downloadable Curriculum. Excellent
AESOP’S FABLES ONLINE
NEW!http://www.aesopfables.com/
"Our online collection of Aesop's Fables includes a total of 655+ Fables, indexed in table format, with morals listed." Some include images and Real Audio narrations. Also includes fairy tales by Hans Christian Anderson and the story of Santa Claus. Very Good
ANCIENT EGYPT: THE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.egyptianmyths.net/index.html
"Ancient Egypt: the Mythology is dedicated to providing the most detailed and accurate information about the gods, goddesses and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptian people." Sections: The Gods, The Myths, The Symbols, The Land, and the Resources. Very Good
ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY: GREEK, NORSE, EGYPTIAN AND MORE
NEW!http://www.ancient-mythology.com/
"Ancinet-Mythology.com provides a reference to the many stories that have been formed by peoples from all over the Earth, throughout all of time—from the fascinating legends and myths of the Greeks to the warrior gods in Norse mythology. The mythology and religion of a civilization says alot about its people: explore the history of the world through the stories people told." Sections: Biblical Stories, Celtic Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Japanese Mythology, Mesopotamian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Roman Mythology and Zoroastrianism. Very good
ANCIENT ROME/ANCIENT GREECE RESOURCES
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Resources to print out (they’re in PDF format) on Ancient
Rome and Ancient Greece. Very Good
AZTEC MYTHOLOGY – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.03.x.html
A curriculum unit for grades 4-5 on Aztec mythology. "This unit for fourth- and fifth-grade students of above average ability, provides teachers with background information about Aztec religion. It is written to provide students the opportunity to learn about the Aztec culture through its mythology. Included with the unit are three myths that have been rewritten for fourth- and fifth-grade T.A.G. students. Lesson plans include a variety of reading, writing, art, and field trip activities." Excellent
CLASSICAL MYTHS: THE ANCIENT SOURCES
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/
A site that brings together the classical Greek and Roman
myths with both texts and images. Text and images are drawn from
a large variety of online sources. Section: The Olympian Gods.
Very Good
CREATION MYTHS AROUND THE WORLD
NEW!http://www.magictails.com/creationlinks.html
A group of links to creation myths of different cultures. Very Good
ECHOES FROM THE PAST – GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/C0119204/
A site by students for elementary students on Greek mythology. Sections: Gods, Creatures, Heroes, Places, Myths, Games, and Links. Very Good
AN ETYMOLOGICAL DICTIONARY OF CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.oakland.edu/information/people/personal/kraemer/edcm/index.html
"Welcome to my home, a site dedicated to the study of word origins. Specifically, I am focusing on those modern English words whose origins reach far back into Ancient Greek and Roman mythology." "Etymology is a branch of linguistics in which the origin of a word can be traced through its transmission from one language to another, generally by its cognates in an ancestral language. While it is widely known that the Greek and Latin tongues have contributed many words to the English language, through etymolgical study it is also clear that there are hundreds of words in our vocabulary derived specifically from myths of gods and heroes like the one above. The weaver's tale, found in both Greek and Roman texts, illustrates just how a word might come into the English language from ancient mythology." Don’t miss the Appendices. Very Good
FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY ELECTRONIC TEXTS
NEW!http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html
A collection of online texts of stories from mythology and folklore. Sections: Folk and Mythology Electronic Texts, Folk and Fairy Tale Links and Germanic Myths, Legends and Sagas. Very extensive. Very Good
FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY – RUSSIA, MONGOLIA, KAZAKHSTAN…
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/01806/
A site by students for middle school students and up on myths from little known countries. Sections: Russia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Caucus, Secret of Myth, Mythology (Modern Myths, Social Myths), Gallery, and Audio. Very Good
GODS, HEROES, AND MYTH: WORLD MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.gods-heros-myth.com/
"This site is primarily a source for mythologies of various lands...also called religion. Many people have different definitions of what Mythology really is. "Mythology is known as the body of myths of a particular culture, and the study and interpretation of those myths. Myth may be broadly defined as a narrative, that through many retellings, has become an accepted tradition in a society. (1)" If this is the true definition of mythology, why then do not some our stories from today fit into this category. You do not hear people talking about the american Mythology, excluding of course the Native americans which have a very wide spectrum of tales.
Myths typically occur in every culture all around the world. Many of the old stories came to have been created much earlier than even writing was invented. Many of these stories were passed down orally from one person to the next through lessons or even story tellings. Myths dealt with various aspects of a culture, some were meant to simply tell a story, most had a deeper meaning hidden within the tale for the listener/reader to consider.
The three most common types of tales are sagas (somewhat based on a great historical event), legends (fictional story associated with a historical person or place), and folk tales (usually simple narratives of adventure). We today, view these as great stories, but people many many years ago viewed them similar to what people here consider a bible. There are scholars who believe that because these myths typically involved gods and supreme beings, that it was a dimension of a religion." Sections: Arthurian, Babylonian, Celtic, Egyptian, Greek & Roman, Native American, Norse and Other. Suitable for middle school students and up. Very Good
GOING GREEK: A RESOURCE ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmybe.html
A collection of links on Greek mythology. Sections: Introduction, Foundations Stronger Than The Parthenon: The Basics, I’m Stronger Than You: Heroes of Mythology, Mythology is Taking Over My Classroom: Suggestions for Teachers. Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html
An introduction to Greek mythology. Sections: The Gods, Heros,
Creatures, Stories, and Family Trees. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY- ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS & GREEK
HEROES – THE HELLENISM NETWORK
http://www.hellenism.net/eng/mythology.htm
Detailed information on Greek myths. Sections: General,
Heroes and Other Legends, and Homer (including excerpts from the
Iliad and the Odyssey). Very Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS
http://www.suelebeau.com/greek.htm
A brief page of links to Greek Mythology sites. For students.
Very Good
GREEK MYTHS – HISTORY FOR KIDS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm
Student-level information on Greek myths. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyms5.html
Links to sites on Greek mythology. Sections: Introduction,
The Greek Myth: A Special Kind of Story, Important Myths, Greek
Mythology and Its Importance Today. Very Good
A HOTLIST ON MYTHS AND LEGENDS
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmythsce.html
Links to sites on myths and legends. Sections: Introduction,
Stars, Moon, Sun, and General Myths and Legends. Very Good
INDIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://members.tripod.com/%7Esrinivasp/mythology/index.html
Information about the mythology of India. Sections: About Indian Mythology, Terminology, Characters, Stories, Contribute a Story, Common Ideas, Picture Gallery, Other Links, and Take a Mythology Quiz. Very Good
IRISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/C005417/
A site for junior/senior high students on Irish myths and legends. Sections: Myths & Legends, Creatures, Books and Places. Click on the photos for the info. Includes a timeline also. Very Good
LIVING MYTHS
NEW!http://www.livingmyths.com/index.htm
"This site explores myths – symbolic stories which have evolved orally, and which have guided and inspired humanity for thousands of years. We retell and comment on Celtic, Greek, Native American and Chinese mythology, showing that myths are still alive with the power of the collective unconscious." Sections include: What are Myths?, Greek Myths, Celtic Myths, Native American Myths, Chinese Myths, The Celtic Year and Weblinks. Very Good
THE MAGIC WEB: MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE
NEW!http://www.johnadcox.com/Mythology_and_Folklore.html’
A large collection of links to mythology sites. Sections: Myth and Meaning; General Mythology; Myth Publications; Myth, Literature and the Arts; Classical Mythology; Women in Mythology; Non-European World Mythology; Norse and European Myth; Celtic Myth and Faery Lore; The Arthurian Legends; Tales of Robin Hood; The Traveling Peoples; Myth and Magic; and Modern Myth & Divination. Suitable for middle school students and up. Very Good
MYTH-ING LINKS
NEW!http://www.mythinglinks.org/
"This is a new portal page for Myth*ing Links, my annotated, illustrated collection of worldwide links to mythologies, fairy tales & folklore, sacred arts & sacred traditions." There is a wealth of information here but navigating it is challenging. Scroll down the page for links and gateway sites. For senior high students and teachers. Very Good
MYTHOGRAPHY – ROMAN GODS AND GODDESSES IN MYTH
AND ART
http://www.loggia.com/myth/gods1.html
Information on Roman gods and goddesses. Sections: Pantheon,
Numen, Etruscans, and Foreigners. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY, LEGEND, FOLKLORE AND GHOSTS
NEW!http://www.teacheroz.com/myth-legend.htm
A huge number of links to sites about mythology, legends and folklore. Sections: Comprehensive Sites on Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Mesopotamian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Myth in Native America, and Mythology of Various Cultures. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY LINKS
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek4/mythology.htm
A page of links to mythology sites. Very Good
MYTHOLOGY WEB
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/C005854/heavy/indexf.html
A site for students by students on world mythology. Suitable for middle school and up View the Flash movie and then click on Text version for the menu. Sections; Introduction, Characters in Mythology, Myths from the World, Types of Mythology, and Mythology Geographically Speaking. Very Good
MYTHS ABOUT GODS OF OLDEN CULTURES
NEW!http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/myths.htm
A site for elementary students on myths. Sections: Roman Gods; Egyptian Gods; and Saxon and Viking Gods. Each section has a Notes for Teachers. Very Good
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/legends.htm
A site for elementary students with links to myths and legends sites. Sections: Animal Legends, Native Legends, Tales That Teach a Lesson, Tales from Around the World, Origins and Teacher Resources. Very Good
NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS, MYTHS AND LORE
NEW!http://www.angelfire.com/ca/Indian/stories.html
A large collection of Native American stories and myths from several tribes. Includes 165 stories. Very Good
NOVAROMA – GODS AND GODDESSES OF ROME
http://www.novaroma.org/religio_romana/deities.html
"At the founding of Rome, the gods were numina, divine
manifestations, faceless, formless, but no less powerful. The
idea of gods as anthropomorphized beings came later, with the
influence from Etruscans and Greeks, which had human form. Some
of the Roman Gods are at least as old as the founding of Rome.
The concept of numen continued to exist and it was related to any
manifestation of the divine. For the Romans, everything in Nature
is thought to be inhabited by numina, which explains the big
number of deities in the Roman pantheon, as will be shown. Numina
manifest the divine will by means of natural phenomena, which the
pious Roman constantly seeks to interpret. That's why great
attention is paid to omens and portents in every aspect of Roman
daily life." Sections: Basic Principles of Roman
Religion, Calendar of Holidays and Festivals, Declaration of
Roman Paganism, Legends of Rome, Priests and Priesthoods, Foreign
Priesthoods, Rites and Rituals, Religion of the Home: A Brief
History, Roman Gods and Goddesses, Roman Philosophy, Roman
Beliefs in the Afterlife, What We Mean by Pagan
Reconstructionism, and Why the Religion Romana is Important to
Nova Roma. Very Good
AN ODYSSEY INTO GREEK MYTHOLOGY – AN
INTERNET HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html
Links to sites on Greek myths and The Odyssey. Sections: Introduction, Maps/Pictures, Myths, Greek Mortals and Immortals, Games/Quiz/Alphabet, and The Odyssey/Odysseus. Very Good
OLGA’S GALLERY OF GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHS
NEW!http://www.abcgallery.com/mythindex.html
Links to Greek and Roman myths. The myths contain extra links. Very Good
RACHEL’S MYTHOLOGY PAGE
NEW!http://www.akasha.demon.co.uk/main.htm
Information the mythologies of four cultures. Each contains a glossary and stories. Click on the list on the left for the stories. Sections: Norse, Classical, Gaelic, and Egyptian. Very Good
REALM OF THE GODS
NEW!http://gtae.users.btopenworld.com/godsintro.htm
A site on Egyptian mythology for middle school students and up. Includes an excellent glossary of the deities. Very Good
TALES OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.geocities.com/medea19777/myths.html
The stories of the figures in Greek mythology. Each has the
story, the relationships and illustrations (most seem to be
Renaissance paintings). Sections: Tales Gods & Goddesses, Tales
of Men & Heros, Tales of Women & Witches, Tales of Love & Woe,
Tales of the Sea, Tales of Satyrs & Centaurs, Tales of Giants &
Beasts, and Tales of Interest. Very Good
TIMELESS MYTHS: CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
http://www.timelessmyths.com/classical/
Epics and tales of ancient Greek and Roman mythology.
Sections: Pantheon, The Heroic Age, Royal Houses and Geographica.
Includes FAQs, Book of Heroes (collection of verses), Facts and
Figures, Bibliography, Genealogy and a Map. Very Good
WOMEN IN GREEK MYTHS
http://www.paleothea.com/
Information on women in Greek mythology. Sections: Major
Goddesses, Minor Goddesses, Amazons, Monstresses and
Monstrosities, "Which Goddess Are You? Quiz", Nymphs, Humans,
Men, and more. Very Good
AESOP’S FABLES – FULL ONLINE TEXT
NEW!http://classics.mit.edu/Aesop/fab.html
The full online text of Aesop’s Fables, divided into 4 sections. Good
AMERICAN FOLKLORE
NEW!http://www.americanfolklore.net/
"This folklore site contains retellings of American folktales, Native American myths and legends, tall tales, weather folklore and ghost stories from each and every one of the 50 United States. You can read about all sorts of famous characters like Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Daniel Boone, and many more. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a comfy chair, and stay awhile." Sections: Tall Tales; Myths & Legends; Ghost Stories; US Folklore; Heroes & Villains; Campfire Stories; Animal Stories; Native American; Children’s Stories; Canadian Folklore and Mexican Folklore. Suitable for upper elementary students and up. Not as serious as some sites. Good
ANCIENT GREEK MYTHS FOR KIDS
NEW!http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
Links for students on ancient Greece. Sections: Who’s Who in Greek Mythology, Read Greek Myths, and Hear Greek Myths. Good
ANCIENT MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01155/mythology.html
A site by students for upper elementary students and up on mythology. Sections; Greek, Chinese, Norse and Miscellaneous. The Extras section has some puzzles. There are some broken links on this site. Go back to the Home page to access the Extras section. Good
ANCIENT ROMAN MYTHS FOR KIDS
NEW!http://rome.mrdonn.org/gods.html
Links for students on ancient Rome. Sections: Who’s Who –Roman Deities, and More About Roman Myths. Good
ANIMAL MYTHS & LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/
"Explore our collection of myths and legends, read postcards and stories from the animals we have met and have fun playing our games and puzzles. Learn about endangered animals and environments, Biomes and read amazing animal facts. Oban has added some more Native American legends and Aesop fables to his collection of myths and legends." Suitable for elementary students. Good
BRAVE WOMEN WARRIORS OF GREEK MYTH: AN AMAZON ROSTER
NEW!http://whoosh.org/issue12/ruffel3.html
"Historically, Amazons were portrayed as beautiful women in Amazonomachies, which was an artform showing battles between the Amazons and Greeks. Amazons were trained to use all weapons and especially in single combat. They were honorable, courageous, brave and represented rebellion against sexism. Their tales spread quickly and soon stories of the Amazons were everywhere, including Africa, Asia, Europe, South America (the Amazon River was named after the female warriors), and North America in the mid-1900s with the comic book hero, Wonder Woman. The following is a list of eighty-two Amazons from Greek myth." Good
BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF EGYPTIAN GODS
NEW!http://www.sk4p.net/egypt/gods.shtml
A glossary of Egyptian gods. Good
CELTIC MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.sacredfire.net/mythology.html
"Ancient Irish history and legends have come down to us through history thanks to the diligent chronicling of the early Christian monks. The best record of the rich Celtic mythological tradition is contained in the four cycles drawn up by twelfth century Christian scribes: the Mythological Cycle, the Ulster Cycle (also known as the Red Branch Cycle) and the Fenian or Fianna Cycle, and the Kings, or Historical Cycle." Good
A CELTIC PANTHEON
NEW!http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/CeltPan.html
"This page is intended as a reference guide for students of Celtic mythology. When completed, it will hopefully be a compilation of all the known deities in the various national mythologies of the early Celtic peoples. The format will consist of a Name, the culture that divinity arose out of, and a description of the divinity. The description will include areas of authority, attributes, images, appearance, and selected comments or stories which might help characterize the divinity better." An alphabetical list of the Celtic deities. Good
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/myths.html&edu=elem
Roman and Greek myths. Click on the name for the myth and an illustration. Note: Some of the illustrations feature nudity. For junior high and up. Good
THE CLASSICS – GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/%7Eloxias/greek_mythology.htm
A collection of Greek myths. Good
COMMON ELEMENTS IN CREATION MYTHS
NEW!http://www.cs.williams.edu/~lindsey/myths/myths.html
A student-created site on creation myths. Good
CREATION STORIES AND MYTHS – 6TH GRADE PROJECT
NEW!http://www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/creation/cstorymenu.html
"As part of our study of ancient peoples, my Grade 6 class decided to make an investigation into some of the creation myths and legends from their own cultures which have been passed down from generation to generation. Here are their stories." Includes: Aztec Creation Story, Japanese Sun Goddess Myth, Oceania: The Myth, Dan Gun: First King of Korea, The Sun’s Children and more. Each gives a brief description of the myth. Good
CREATION STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
NEW!http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CS/CSIndex.html
Twenty creation stories from cultures around the world including Norse, Indian, Babylonian, Native American, Hebrew and Chinese. An online booklet. Good
CRYSTAL CLOUD GREEK THEMED GRAPHICS
http://graphics.elysiumgates.com/greek.html
Greek themed graphics and web page designs. Good
DIGITAL LIBRARIAN: MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.digital-librarian.com/mythology.html
A page of links to sites about mythology. Good
DOGON FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01793/
A site for middle school students and up on Dogon folklore and mythology. Sections: Origins and History, Culture, Gods & Creation Mythology, Astrological Mythology, and Scientific Debate. Good
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2226/Egyptian/egypt.html
A site on Egyptian mythology for students. Not all the pages loaded fully. Good
EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/egyptian_mythology.htm
A brief look at Egyptian mythology. For middle school students and up. Good
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://todd.reimer.com/norse/myth.html
A dictionary of the characters in Norse mythology. Good
THE FAMILY TREE OF GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/mythology/greek_family_tree.html&edu=elem
A "family tree" showing the relationships between the Greek
gods and goddesses. Good
THE GENESIS PROJECT- A RESOURCE FOR CREATION MYTHS
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/29064/
A site for middle school students and up on creation myths. Sections: Summaries, Connections, Quick Reference, and Interactive. We found it easier to navigate this site using the links at the bottom of the page. Good
GERMANIC MYTHS, LEGENDS AND SAGAS
NEW!http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/mythlinks.html
Links to myths and legends from Germanic peoples including Nordic Mythology, Viking legends and more. We found some broken links on this site. Good
GILGAMESH
NEW!http://novaonline.nv.cc.va.us/eli/eng251/gilgameshstudy.htm
The story of Gilgamesh, which dates from the third millennium BC from ancient Sumer. Good
GLOSSARY OF EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.egyptartsite.com/glossary.html
A glossary of Egyptian mythology. Good
GODS AND MYTHOLOGY OF ANCIENT EGYPT
NEW!http://touregypt.net/godsofegypt/
An alphabetical listing of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Good
GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – FACT MONSTER
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0197622.html
A long list of Greek and Roman deities. Good
GREEK GODS SAMPLER
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/samgreekgoml.html
A brief collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY COLORING PAGES
http://www.coloring.ws/greek.htm
A collection of coloring pages to print out. Click on the
thumbnail to enlarge and print. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY HOTLIST
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmysu.html
A short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
GREEK MYTHOLOGY QUIZ
http://eawc.evansville.edu/quizzes/greekmyth.htm
A ten question quiz on the Greek gods. You can self-test, grade and retake it until you get them all. Good
GREEK MYTHS, LEGENDS & GODS, FOR CHILDREN
http://www.greekmythology.com/
A British teacher’s page on Greek myths and legends. Includes
the story of each legend or myth and a quiz. Also includes
student artwork. Good
A GREEK PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/GrkPan.html
A list of Greek "god-forms" with very brief information about
each. Good
HAWAIIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/5191/
A site by students for elementary students on Hawaiian myths. Tells five Hawaiian myths. Good
HERCULES: GREECE’S GREATEST HERO
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Hercules/
Hercules (sometimes called Herakles) was celebrated in songs,
stories and art works. Sections: Bio, Maps, Women, Labors, and
Other Stories. Good
A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmymr.html
A short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
THE ILIAD – FULL ONLINE TEXT
NEW!http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.html
The full online text of The Iliad by Homer divided into 24 books. Good
INTERNET SACRED TEXT ARCHIVE
NEW!http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
"Welcome to the largest freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest readership of any similar site on the web." Good
IRISH LITERATURE, MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE AND DRAMA
NEW!http://www.luminarium.org/mythology/ireland/
Scroll down for the links on mythology. Good
JAPANESE MYTH
NEW!http://www.st.rim.or.jp/~cycle/myrefE.HTML
Information on Japanese mythology. Includes several myths and a family tree of the gods. Good
KING ARTHUR IN MYTH AND REALITY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/C004305/
Tells the legend of King Arthur and compares it to historical reality. Includes King Arthur in Art, Film and Books. Good
LUGODOC’S GUIDE TO CELTIC MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.lugodoc.demon.co.uk/MYTH/MYTH01.HTM
"This is not a telling of Celtic myth, only a map. Chronological sense is maintained except where this would ruin the flow of the Celtic knot of interweaving stories. Try too hard to put these in proper order and you will go mad. Myth is not history. Some stories appear under their traditional titles, some I have had to make up. Some things in it are devilish lies, and some poetical figments; some seem possible and others not; some are for the enjoyment of idiots. There are two main cannons of myth, Irish and Welsh." Good
MAECENAS – IMAGES OF GREECE AND ROME
NEW!http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/Maecenas/
Color and black and white images of Greek and Roman sites, architecture, statues and more. Includes several images of representations of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses as well as temples. Good
MAYA GODS AND GODDESSES
NEW!http://www.crystalinks.com/mayangods.html
Information on Mayan gods and goddesses suitable for upper elementary students and up. Good
MR. DOWLING’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY PAGE
http://www.mrdowling.com/701-mythology.html
Brief information for elementary students on Greek mythology.
Good
MRS. BEAN’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY: GODS, GODDESSES AND BEYOND HOTLIST
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekdisa.html
A short collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Good
MYTH ENCYCLOPEDIA – MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE WORLD
NEW!http://www.mythencyclopedia.com/index.html
An encyclopedia of myths and legends from around the world. Good
MYTH, LEGEND AND FOLKLORE
NEW!http://www.britannia.com/history/h100.html
Resources on the myths and legends of Britain. Sections: Timeline, Articles, Fascinating British Legends, Legendary Characters, Travels Through Mythology, Customs, Royal Legends, Ghosts, Ghosts of York, Berkshire Folklore & Fact, Cornish Saints & Sinners, Magical Glastonbury, The Murder of Thomas Beckett, Sources & Texts, and Lists. Good
MYTHHOME: TALES OF GREEK GODS AND ASSOCIATES
http://www.mythome.org/greek.html
A clickable chart of Greek gods. Each brings up a brief
description. Good
MYTHICAL DRAGONS
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00718/
A site for students by students on dragons in mythology. Sections: Mythical Dragons, Sea Dragons, African Dragons, Image Gallery, European Dragons, Chinese Dragons, Ice Dragons and Map. Good
MYTHICAL IRELAND
NEW!http://www.mythicalireland.com/mythology/
A collection of Irish myths. Includes a Concordance (a dictionary of Irish mythical characters) Good
MYTHICAL PLANTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
NEW!http://www.godecookery.com/mythical/mythical.htm
"Civilizations as early as the Chaldean in southwestern Asia were among the first to have a belief in plants that never existed, and the practice continued well beyond the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Originally, this was done to disperse the mystery surrounding certain seemingly-miraculous events and to symbolically embody in a physical form various aspects - wealth, happiness, fertility, illness, etc. Later, people began to invent "nonsense plants" to enliven the tale of an otherwise boring voyage, and with the invention of the printed book, to entertain readers who loved to believe in such fables. Even spices, which were an important element of Medieval food, commerce, trade, & society, were given exotic & incredible backgrounds. The fabulous trees and fauna discussed here are just a small example of the many fantastic plants our medieval forebears believed in. As will be evident, trees, because of their longevity and immensity, have been foremost among the plants considered sacred, mystic, or mythical." Good
MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/25535/
A site for students by students on mythology. Sections: Babylonian Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Indian Mythology, Mythology Quiz and Roman Mythology. Good
MYTHOLOGY – ANCIENT GREECE
NEW!http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Mythology/
A family tree of the principal gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. Click on the name for a brief description. Good
MYTHOLOGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/19990801.html
A crossword puzzle from the NY Times using words from mythology. Good
MYTHOLOGY GUIDE
NEW!http://www.online-mythology.com/
"Welcome to Mythology Guide. We have collected information on Greek and Roman myths. You can find information on our selection of topics by clicking on the appropriate god or myth name below." Includes a long list of deities and myths. Good
MYTHOLOGY IN ART
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02085/
A site for students by students on the representations of Greek, Roman and Egyptian myths through art including sculpture, architecture, painting and metalwork. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
http://www.comfychair.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
"Most ancient cultures saw pictures in the stars of the night
sky. The earliest known efforts to catalogue the stars date to
cuneiform texts and artifacts dating back roughly 6000 years.
These remnants, found in the valley of the Euphrates River,
suggest that the ancients observing the heavens saw the lion, the
bull, and the scorpion in the stars. The constellations as we
know them today are undoubtedly very different from those first
few--our night sky is a compendium of images from a number of
different societies, both ancient and modern. By far, though, we
owe the greatest debt to the mythology of the ancient Greeks and
Romans." Click on the names of the constellations for the
myth. Good
THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
NE Whttp://www.emufarm.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
A look at the stars and constellations and the myths associated with them. Good
MYTHS AND LEGENDS
NEW!http://home.comcast.net/~chris.s/myth.html
A large collection of links to sites about myths and legends from around the world. Sections: General; Near East; Indo-Iranian; Armenian; East Asian; Southeast Asian; Central and Western Asia; Greek and Roman; Norse/Teutonic; Finno-Ugric; Slavic and Baltic; Romanian; Albanian; British and Celtic; Frankish, French & Carolingian; Spanish; Basque; Native American; African; Caribbean; Australian Aboriginal; Oceana (Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian); Gothic Horror; Early Fantasy and SF; and Medieval and Renaissance. As expected, we found several broken links but this is well worth looking at. Good
MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF ANCIENT INDIA
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01068/
A site for elementary students by students on the myths of ancient India. Two sections: Legends and Myths. Good
NATIVE AMERICAN CREATION/ MIGRATION/ORIGIN STORIES
NEW!http://www.indians.org/welker/legend.htm
Creation, migration and origin stories of several North American tribes. Good
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE: STORIES AND LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/stories.htm
A long list of stories and legends from several Native American tribes. Good
NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.legendsofamerica.com/NA-IndianMyths.html
Myths and legends of Native American tribes including the Apache, Blackfeet, Sioux, and Zuni. Good
NORSE AND ASSOCIATED SITES – NORSE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://todd.reimer.com/norse/myth.html
The genealogy of the Norse Pantheon. Good
NORSE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://www.geocities.com/Athens/delphi/8991/scanda.html
Information on Norse mythology. Suitable for middle school and up. Good
NORTH AMERICAN CREATION MYTHS
NEW!http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/religion/creation.htm
Creation myths of Native American tribes. Good
THE ODYSSEY
NEW URL!http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html
The online text of the The Odyssey by Homer, following the journey of Odysseus on his return home from the Trojan War. Divided into 24 books. Good
AN ODYSSEY INTO GREEK MYTHOLOGY – HOTLIST
NEW!http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmyc.html
A collection of links to sites on Greek mythology. Sections: Introduction, Maps/Pictures, Myths, Greek Mortals and Immortals, Games/Quiz/Alphabet, and The Odyssey/Odysseus. Good
THE OLYMPIAN GODS
http://www.temple.edu/classics/Olympians.html
A table – Headings: Name (Roman in Parentheses); Places;
Animals, Plants; Objects; Attributes, Activities. Good
THE PANTHEON OF THE GODS
NEW!http://www.the-pantheon.com/
"For those people who are studying, or for those people who are simply interested in Greek mythology, it is hoped that this site is found to be informative, yet at the same time, interesting. The content of this site is as accurate as can be, given the fact that several classical texts exist that can be used as a source for such content." Enter and click on the links on the left. Good
PRIMARY RESOURCES ON GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history.htm
Several activities for primary students on Greek and Roman
mythology. Good
THE PROBERT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHOLOGY
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/mythology.htm
"A comprehensive Who’s Who of the world’s mythologies,
arranged by tradition for easy reference."
REGIONAL MYTHOLOGY AND FOLKLORE
NEW!http://www.pibburns.com/mythregi.htm
"Here you will find links to information about folklore and mythology topics broken down by cultural and geographical region. The regions appear in alphabetical order." Good
THE RIVER STYX: THE MYTHS OF HADES
http://www.theriverstyx.net/
Information on the myths of Hades, the Greek underworld.
"This river Styx served as a crossroads where the world of the
living met the world of the dead, and the world of the mortal met
the world of the immortal. Greek Mythology Gods, mortals, and
great heroes and villains made their way across the river Styx.
Some crossed the river many times, but for most, it was a one way
trip." More to this than it looks. Good
ROMA – LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.citrag.it/roma/doc/legend/elg_000.htm
Ten Roman legends including Romulus and Remus and the Capitoline Geese. Good
ROMAN GODS
http://www.roman-empire.net/children/gods.html
Information for students on each of the Roman gods. Each one
has a photo or illustration of the God. Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
http://www.angelfire.com/geek/romanmyth/index2.html
Good basic information for students. Sections: Gods &
Goddesses, Myths, Roman vs. Greek (equivalents), Mythology in the
Roman Home, Quiz, Tic Tac Toe(link broken), and Links. Good
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listromanmypm.html
A hotlist on Roman mythology. Good
A ROMAN PANTHEON
http://web.raex.com/~obsidian/RomPan.html
A lengthy list of Roman deities with information about each.
Good
ROMAN RELIGION – HISTORY FOR KIDS
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/romans/religion/index.htm
Brief information for elementary students on Roman religion.
Good
ROMAN/GREEK MYTH SAMPLER – AN INTERNET HOTLIST
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samromangrk.html
A list of sites on Greek and Roman myths. Sections:
Introduction, Internet Activities, Conclusion and Merriam-Webster
Online Dictionary. Good
ROMANIAN MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/00088/
The myths and legends of Romania. Good
ROOTS OF THE ANCIENTS
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/C0116903/
A site for students by students on ancient cultures. The Mythology section includes: Celtic, Welsh, Irish, British and Gallic. Each section lists the gods and goddesses and their relation to each other. Good
SCOTTISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS
NEW!http://www.rampantscotland.com/features/mythology.htm
Information on the myths and legends of Scotland. Suitable for upper elementary and up. Good
TALES OF THE IMMORTAL NIGHT – THE GREEK MYTHS
OF THE CONSTELLATIONS
http://www.business-esolutions.com/starmyths/index.htm
The Greek myths created to explain the constellations.
Sections: The Myths, Star Charts, Galactic Tour (photos), The
Book, and Resources. Good
VALKYRIE: NORSE MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://home4.inet.tele.dk/svava/valkyrie.htm
Information on Norse mythology including the creation story and the stories of the gods and goddesses. Good
WEST AFRICAN COSMOGONY – ORIGIN MYTHS OF MANDE, YORUBA AND CAMEROON
NEW!http://server1.fandm.edu/departments/Anthropology/Bastian/ANT269/cosmo.html
Two origin myths, the Mande and the Yoruba. (Cameroon was not on the page). Good
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MYTHOLOGY
NEW!http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/02110/nelsonmyth/index.htm
A site by students for elementary students on Greek and Egyptian mythology. Includes brief descriptions of the gods and goddesses and quizzes. Sections: Mythological Beasts, Quizzes, Egyptian Mythology, and Greek Mythology. Good
WORLD MYTHOLOGY ONLINE
NEW!http://www.artsconnected.org/search/classroom.cfm?id=9361&dbowner=mia&item=1&from_search=1&search_term=myth
A collection of slides of items from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts related to myths from difference cultures. "An artist's representation provides a concrete mental picture of a myth or mythological character, as in the Antimenes painter's image of Athena meeting Herakles with her chariot. In some instances, as with the memorial tusk from Benin , a work of art can trigger a story. While some representations, such as the Egyptian statue of Thoth, are largely dictated by tradition, others such as Maurice Denis's painting of Orpheus and Eurydice, are more personal. Regardless of why or how it was created, each image contributes an added dimension to our understanding or interpretation of that myth." Good
LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
AFRICAN MYTHS AND WHAT THEY TEACH – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.03.x.html
A curriculum unit for 3th grade students on African myths. "The unit entitled "African Myths and What They Teach" is written specifically for students in grade three and can be extended down to grade two or up to grades four and five. It could be easily connected to a social studies unit on Africa that would be a part of the third grade curriculum on Communities." Excellent
ANCIENT EGYPT: STORIES AND MYTHS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/06/g35/kingtut.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on Egyptian myths. "Students will examine stories and myths about ancient Egypt through time. First they will learn about the famous modern Egyptian myth about the "curse of the mummy." Then they will investigate ancient Egyptian culture and belief systems, including the influences of geography on the beliefs and customs of the time. They will then explore myths and stories from ancient Egypt. Finally, they will read about and discuss the influences of ancient Egypt and geography on modern Egyptian culture." Excellent
ANCIENT FLOOD STORIES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/gk2/floods.html
A lesson plan for grades K-2 on ancient flood stories. "In this lesson, you will share some ancient flood stories with the class and have them view pictures and discuss the evidence that’s been found in the Black Sea. Current theory says that during the Ice Age, the Black Sea was an isolated freshwater lake surrounded by farmland that eventually flooded. Students will practice their creative writing by composing stories about what it might have been like immediately before and during the flood." Excellent
AZTEC AND MAYAN MYTHOLOGY – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1994/3/94.03.04.x.html
A curriculum unit for 6th grade students on the myths of the Aztecs and Mayan. "Reading the myths and studying the culture, traditions and creations of the Mayan and Aztec peoples of Mesoamerica will be the focus of my unit. I hope that my students will discover for themselves the extraordinary achievements of these remarkable peoples and will enjoy the readings. Because some of these stories are both difficult to understand and somewhat gory and graphic in detail, I will select and use the most readable of the myths. My students are sixth graders and I have found that this age group responds well to the imaginative thrust of stories of ancient peoples. Older students will also respond to the historical significance of the ancient societies in relation to the development of modern culture." Excellent
THE CHINESE DRAGON: A POWERFUL METAPHOR IN CHINESE CULTURAL HISTORY – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.primarysource.org/resources/tcu_botsford/toc.html
A curriculum unit for grades 4-6 on the role of dragons in Chinese folklore. "The folk literature of China could be said to provide a kind of "Natural History" of this huge country throughout its 4000 year history. These stories, which have survived the vicissitudes of succeeding dynasties, invasions of barbarian tribes and the immense upheaval of the Communist revolution, have done so because their themes continue to engage the Chinese people reflecting the reality of their lives and the stuff of their dreams as vividly today as they did centuries ago.
Chinese folk tales have a long history. Collecting and using songs and tales must have begun as early as the time of Confucius (561-479 BC) who is said to have chosen from a harvest of 3000 about 300 of the best folk songs and ritual odes for the Book of Odes (Shih ching) . The Han government (3rd C. BC) appointed officials to investigate and report on the legends and stories heard in the marketplace so that the mood of the people could be judged and the effectiveness of the administration accurately evaluated. In time these same tales became the sources for the composers of the classical fiction and poetry of the period. Fiction began in the Han dynasty from the models of oral tales (Eberhard, p.xi)." Excellent
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: LESSON PLANS AND OTHER
TEACHING RESOURCES
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/classmyth.html
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on
classical Greek and Roman mythology. Excellent
CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF MOUNT OLYMPUS – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://coreknowledge.org/CK/resrcs/lessons/698ClimbMtO.htm
A lesson plan on Greek mythology for 6th grade students. "This unit has been designed to enhance students' awareness of Western culture in relationship to its parent Greek culture. Greek mythology contains the seeds of basic questions that Western civilization has been posing for more than 2500 years. The lessons provide an opportunity for students to examine the origins of some of these ideas and to investigate the challenges that emerge from the myths. This unit can be adapted to the needs of all students. The fantasy element allows a flexible approach to learning. Through a variety of multidisciplinary activities, students' imaginations will be engaged in age old questions still relevant today." Excellent
CREATURE CREATION: UNDERSTANDING THE TRAITS OF MYTHICAL DRAGONS CREATED IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030429tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan on dragons for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students learn about the characteristics of dragons as represented in the myths of cultures around the world. They then create their own mythical dragons by hybridizing two creatures with desirable traits and writing stories about their creation." Excellent
CULTURAL CREATION MYTHS – LESSON PLANS
NEW!http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2298/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on creation myths. "Students explore different cultures' supernatural explanations for human existence in three societies. They identify the common elements between the three stories, then use these common elements to break into groups and write a play according to one of the selections provided by the teacher." Excellent
CURRICULUM BRIDGES: MYTHOLOGY
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/myth_links.html#SOCIAL_STUDIES
Lesson plans relating mythology to several areas of study: Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual/Performing Arts, and Literature Links. Excellent
DISCOVERING PERSEPHONE – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.08.x.html
A curriculum unit for middle school students on mythology. "Discovering Persephone is a curriculum unit intended to teach lessons about a group of Greek Gods and their ancestral origins in Greek mythology. The Greeks were able to explain natural phenomena and creation with highly imaginable and entertainable stories. The myths they created and believed are excellent for drama classes for which this unit will serve. The family tree of the Gods and their impressions left on Greeks and their culture will guide students to the story of Demeter, Goddess of grain, and her daughter Persephone." Excellent
FOLKTALES AND ECOLOGY: ANIMALS AND HUMANS IN COOPERATION AND CONFLICT – LESSON PLANS
NEW!http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=380
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on folktales and animals. "Study of humans and animals in cooperation and conflict within folktales lends itself well to a simple lesson on ecology and endangered species, where students can explore how humans' cooperative relationship with nature has been compromised. By studying basic ecology, students can make connections between the relationships between human beings and animals in folklore and the relationship between people and the environment in our world." Includes three lessons. Excellent
FROM ATUM-RA TO HORUS ññ: USING EGYPTIAN MYTHS OF GODS AND GODDESSES AS SPRINGBOARDS TO INCREASED LITERACY – CURRICULUM UNIT
NEW!http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/2/98.02.01.x.html
A curriculum unit for high school students using Egyptian mythology to increase literacy. "In this curriculum unit I will set forth a literature-based program which focuses on Egyptian mythology. To better appreciate the background of Egyptian myths, we will explore some aspects of the ancient Egyptian civilization and the role that the Nile River played in the people’s view of life, death, and the afterlife. We will examine adapted versions of three types of myths: cosmological, order, and life-crisis, and we will look at particular mythological symbols in the case of each myth. The introduction of such symbols will help my young students make initial associations and distinctions between stories, and from such a concrete study we can more easily move into exploration and experimentation with hieroglyphic writing to develop a greater appreciation of ancient Egyptian art (in preparation for a trip to the Yale Art Gallery). Throughout our study of myths, my students will be asked to keep a literature-response log in which they can think more about the myths they have read or heard, document their feelings, digest new thoughts and draw new connections." Excellent
GODS, HEROES AND OTHER CELEBRATED
GREEKS – LESSON PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/3577/
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Greek gods. "This lesson is designed to help students shape a frame of reference for examining specific areas of ancient Greek influence on Western thought and culture. The lesson addresses some general questions about the shaping of culture and reacquaints students with the range and some specifics of the enormously rich heritage of ancient Greece." Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY ASSIGNMENT – LESSON PLAN UNIT
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A unit on Greek myths for senior high students. Sections:
Greek Mythology General Section, Greek Gods and Goddesses
Section, Greek Mythological Creatures Section, Greek Heroes
Section, Greek Mythology Review Section, Extension Section and
Links and Credits. Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: CULTURES AND ART – LESSON
PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=269&mode=overview
A three-class period lesson on Greek Mythology for grade
4. "The visual arts offer aesthetic, perceptual,
creative, and intellectual opportunities. By creating and
painting mythological characters, students will improve their
ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create. Students
will also gain insight into Greek culture through the exploration
of Greek mythology." Excellent
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: CULTURES AND ART – LESSON PLAN
NEW!http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2125/
A lesson plan for grades 5-8 on Greek mythology. "The visual arts offer aesthetic, perceptual, creative, and intellectual opportunities. By creating and painting mythological characters, students will improve their ability to analyze, reorganize, critique, and create. Students will also gain insight into Greek culture through the exploration of Greek mythology." Excellent
HELPFUL ANIMALS AND COMPASSIONATE HUMANS IN FOLKLORE- LESSON PLANS
NEW!http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=377
A group of three lesson plans on folklore about animals and humans. "Through examining several examples of helpful animal tales from around the world, students will learn about humans living in cooperation with the land and sea and with the beasts that inhabit them. In many helpful animal tales, the animal only offers its aid in return for a kindness done by or promised by a human. The cooperation between humans and animals, then, is seen to be mutually beneficial, as the animal's life is often spared, the human's living situation is improved in some way and, in some cases, the animal is transformed into a human as a result of kindness it has done or has received." Excellent
HERACLES: SUPER HERO – CURRICULUM UNIT
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A curriculum unit suitable for several grade levels on Heracles (Hercules). "This unit uses Heracles—The Super Hero as an overall theme, concentrating on his Twelve Labors. These stories or myths reveal a great deal about the world of Ancient Greece, its geography, values, religion, and customs. They are also adventure stories and are a good hook to connect students to a different time and place as well as being dramatic. Drama in the classroom is used to bring some children out and to channel others’ energy into useful forms. I hope to develop children’s ability to express themselves verbally and physically, to connect their thoughts and actions to others and to see larger connections to the culture and world around them. Discussing yourself, your thoughts and fears is difficult and too revealing for most of us, including children. Heracles and his life can be the cover for these thoughts and feelings." Excellent
HERCULES THE HERO: UNDERSTANDING THE MYTH – CURRICULUM UNIT
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A curriculum unit for upper elementary students on the Greek myth of Hercules. "This unit is designed to look at the myth of Hercules at told throughout the ages in literature and art. In particular, we will compare the animated Disney version of the tale with a variety of versions from traditional sources. Without prior knowledge of the myth of Hercules, this movie never makes any real sense. It is simply another cartoon filled with gratuitous violence without any sense of who the villains are or what has brought on such monumental challenges. The culmination of this unit will be a visual display of the children's interpretation of the stories as well as discussion of the characteristics which constitute heroism." Excellent
HIT OR MYTH: EXPLORING MYTHOLOGY FROM ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD – LESSON PLAN
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A lesson plan on myths from around the world for grades 6-12. "In this lesson, students compare and contrast the myths of different ancient cultures and create children's books that are each based on a myth." Excellent
IT CAME FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY- LESSON
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Six lesson plans on Greek Mythology for grades 3-5: Heroes Then and Now, Behave Yourself, How It Came to Be, It Came from a Myth (pt 1), It Came From a Myth (pt. 2), and Myth as an Inspiration for Art & Poetry. Excellent
LEARNING AND LIVING THROUGH MYTHOLOGY – CURRICULUM UNIT
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A curriculum unit for 4th grade students on mythology. "Generally, this is an eighteen week unit in drama which proposes to expose fourth grade gifted students to the myths and plays of African and Latin American cultures. Specifically, it aims to promote social acceptance of cultures other than one’s own. I hope that through this enhanced awareness, these Students, are better able to learn from each other in the classroom and live together in the larger communities of this society." "Myths and plays from African, Mexican, American Indian and Greek mythology make up the content of this unit. The unit discusses the commonalty among various cultures, as shown through the commonalty in their myths. Activities included are geared toward social learning. More specifically, they aim at sharing common experiences and building respect for individual and cultural differences among the students. This unit makes use of reading, summarizing analyzing and evaluating myths through writing, role playing and stage production." Excellent
LESSONS OF THE INDIAN EPICS: FOLLOWING THE DHARMA – LESSON PLAN
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A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on Hindu culture and myths. "This lesson plan is designed to allow instructors to explore Hindu culture by examining the characters of the Ramayana, and the choices they make. Students will be able to explore the Hindu concept of right behavior (dharma) through an investigation of the epic poem, the Ramayana." Excellent
LOOK IN THE MYTHIC MIRROR – CURRICULUM UNIT
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A ten-week curriculum unit for grades 6-8 on mythology. "The framework provided for this unit is based on the following overarching statement: "The arts are a cohesive force reflecting and shaping culture." This unit can be adapted by a group of teachers (or a teacher) for almost any content subject, using this overarching statement, as well as the additional examples of activities and discussions we have provided.
We chose to provide a set of specific instructional plans relative to the study of myths (often a content area in middle school grades across the country). All the sample lessons and examples are based on a study of myths and artworks inspired by those myths. Musical examples are chosen by mythic reference as designated by the composer or like film or stage scores, reflecting the mood and attitude of the lesson content." Sections: Introduction, Standards, Lessons, Resources, and Process. Excellent
MAKING CONNECTIONS TO MYTH AND FOLKTALE: THE MANY WAYS TO RAINY MOUNTAIN – LESSON PLAN
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