WEB SITES ON GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY

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All of the sites listed were active as of December 10, 2004. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. Note: A hotlist is a page of links to other websites.

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ANCIENT GREEK (HELLENIC) SITES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
http://www.webcom.com/shownet/medea/grklink.html
A list of evaluated websites in areas like Authors & Texts, Art & Images, Resources & Topics, and Maps & Geography. Excellent

DIGITAL LIBRARIAN – CLASSICS AND THE ANCIENT WORLD --- A GATEWAY SITE
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

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. 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 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                             NEW!
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

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

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

ANCIENT ROME/ANCIENT GREECE RESOURCES                     NEW!
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

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

GREEK MYTHOLOGY
http://www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html
An introduction to Greek mythology. Sections: The Gods, Heroes, 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 COMPARED TO NORSE MYTHOLOGY
http://webhome.idirect.com/~donlong/
Compares the Greek gods to their Norse equivalents. For each match, he gives the story of the god and then does a direct comparison. Very Good

GREEK MYTHOLOGY LINKS                     NEW!
http://www.suelebeau.com/greek.htm
A brief page of links to Greek Mythology sites. For students. Very Good

GREEK MYTHS – HISTORY FOR KIDS                     NEW!
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/religion/greekrelig.htm
Student-level information on Greek myths. Very Good

GREEKS VS. ROMANS: AN INTERNET HOTLIST ON GREEKS VS. ROMANS         NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listmythologms3.html
"Ancient civilizations made many contributions to the world. Some of these came by way of art, architecture, literature, political philosophies and medicine, to name a few. However, the ancient Greeks and Romans believed in many gods and designed a detailed system which described their gods, what they ruled over and how they related to man.
Later on in this unit, you will be asked to write a comparison and contrast essay about Greek and Roman Mythology. So, in addition to using books and magazines to find out about Mythology, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started." Very Good

A HOTLIST ON ANCIENT MYTHOLOGIES                 NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listancientbr4.html
"A common thread throughout cultures was a form of mythology to explain why things are the way they are. Navigating through the sites provided, you will explore worlds of heroes and monsters, epic tales and stories spanning the ancient Greeks, Norse, Celts, and Africans." Sections: Introduction, Western Mythology: Greek and Roman, Norse and Celtic Mythology, African Mythology and Comparisons to Western Mythology. Very Good

A HOTLIST ON GREEK CULTURE AND MYTHOLOGY                 NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekmydi.html
Links to sites on Greek culture and myths. Sections: Introduction; Introduction to Greek Culture; Greek Deities (Gods and Goddesses); Greek Heroes, Beasts, Creatures and Monsters; and Fun with Mythology. Very Good

A HOTLIST ON GREEK HEROES                 NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgreekheha1.html
Links to sites on Greek heroes. Sections: Introduction, Greek Mythology, Gods & Goddesses, Greek Heroes, Greek Alphabet & Script, and Fun Things. Very Good

A HOTLIST ON GREEK MYTHOLOGY             NEW!
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         NEW!
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

A HOTLIST ON THE IMMORTALS         NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listtheimmol.html
Links to sites on the Immortals in Greek and Roman mythology. Sections: Introduction, Greek Immortals, Roman Gods and Myth, Sources of Greek and Roman Myth, and Activities and Games. 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 – 42EXPLORE                 NEW!
http://www.42explore2.com/myth.htm
Basic information on Greek mythology, activities and webquests. Very Good

MYTHOLOGY LINKS                     NEW!
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek4/mythology.htm
A page of links to mythology sites. Very Good

MYTHSEARCH.COM                     NEW!
http://www.mythsearch.com/
"Welcome to MythSearch.com, a site dedicated to making your search for myths, legends, folklore, and religions both past and present easier and more enjoyable. From the stories of the Greek Gods to the mysterious religion of the Celts, this site tries to give a fair and unbiased listing of sites. Have a look around enjoy." Click on Greece and Rome for Greek and Roman myths. Note: Includes links to full-text online books. Very Good

NOVAROMA – GODS AND GODDESSES OF ROME                 NEW!
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             NEW!
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

A SCRAPBOOK ON GREEK MYTHS                     NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/scrapgreekmyms1.html
"Web resources for creating a scrapbook on Greek myths." Sections: Introduction, Instructions, Background Information, Current News, Images, Audio & Video, Odds & Ends, and Tools. Very Good

TALES OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY                 NEW!
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

THE TROJAN WAR – AN ILLUSTRATED COMPANION                 NEW URL!
http://www.philipresheph.com/demodokos/
Collections of illustrations showing scenes and figures from the Trojan War. Includes sculptures, drawings, frescoes, pottery and other forms of artwork. Sections: Paris and Helen, The Life of Achilles, Agamemnon and Iphigenia, The Iliad, The Fall of Troy, The Odyssey, and Aeneas. Note: Click on the painting to enter the site. 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

THE ANCIENT GODS                         NEW!
http://www.hol.gr/greece/ancgods.htm
Sections: The Gods Family Tree, The Titans, The Olympians, and Other Gods & Semi-gods. Good

ANCIENT GREECE – MYTHOLOGY                 NEW!
http://www.ancientgreece.com/html/mythology_frame.htm
A family tree of the Greek gods and information about each. Good

CRYSTAL CLOUD GREEK THEMED GRAPHICS
http://graphics.elysiumgates.com/greek.html
Greek themed graphics and web page designs. Good

THE FAMILY TREE OF GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES             NEW!
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

GLOSSARY OF ALLUSIONS TO ANCIENT GREEK AND ROMAN MYTH IN WORD AND PHRASE    NEW!
http://www.livethemyth.com/glossary1.html
A glossary of terms we use today that came from Greek and Roman myths. Two sections: A-L and M-Z. Note: This site contains prominent purchase information for a book by the author about Ancient Myths. Good

GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY – FACT MONSTER
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0197622.html
A long list of Greek and Roman deities. 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

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 WOMEN IN GREEK MYTHS             NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listwomeninco.html
Links to sites about the roles of women in Greek myths. Good

MR. DOWLING’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY PAGE             NEW!
http://www.mrdowling.com/701-mythology.html
Brief information for elementary students on Greek mythology. Good

MYTHHOME: TALES OF GREEK GODS AND ASSOCIATES             NEW!
http://www.mythome.org/greek.html
A clickable chart of Greek gods. Each brings up a brief description. Good

MYTHOLOGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE             NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/19990801.html
A crossword puzzle from the NY Times using words from mythology. Good

THE MYTHOLOGY OF THE CONSTELLATIONS                 NEW!
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
http://www.emufarm.org/~cmbell/myth/myth.html
A look at the stars and constellations and the myths associated with them. Good

THE ODYSSEY
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~joelja/odyssey.html
The online text of the Samuel Butler translation of The Odyssey, following the journey of Odysseus on his return home from the Trojan War. The complete text. 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

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." Contains five sections of Greek and Roman myths, arranged alphabetically. 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

ROMAN GODS             NEW!
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             NEW!
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                 NEW!
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             NEW!
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

TALES OF THE IMMORTAL NIGHT – THE GREEK MYTHS OF THE CONSTELLATIONS      NEW!
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

        

LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

ANCIENT GREECE & ROME LESSON PLANS
http://members.aol.com/DonnandLee/index.html#GREECE
Scroll down the list for several lesson plans and unit plans on Ancient Greece and the Greek myths. Keep scrolling for Ancient Rome and Roman myths. Excellent

CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY: LESSON PLANS AND OTHER TEACHING RESOURCES     NEW!
http://www.webenglishteacher.com/classmyth.html
A collection of lesson plans and classroom activities on classical Greek and Roman mythology. Excellent

CURRICULUM BRIDGES: MYTHOLOGY                     NEW!
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

GODS, HEROES AND OTHER CELEBRATED GREEKS – LESSON PLAN             NEW!
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             NEW!
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

IT CAME FROM GREEK MYTHOLOGY- LESSON UNIT
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=234
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

MR. MARASSA’S GREEK MYTHOLOGY COURSE FOR 7TH GRADERS
http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/mmarassa/mythology/
This is an online Greek Mythology course for 7th grade students. This is a detailed course with handouts, readings, links, vocabulary instructions, and more. Student Section: Course Outline, Grading, Course Readings, Links, Homework Advice, Webquest, Odyssey Game. Parents and Teachers Section: Balanced Literacy, Lessons, At Home. Set up as a 9 week course. Excellent

MYTHOLOGY – CONCEPTS PRINCIPLES OF AERONAUTICS             NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
"Mythological stories developed as a result of man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the natural phenomena." A collection of classroom activities: Beginner Activities, Intermediate Activities and Advanced Activities. Excellent

MYTHOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM                         NEW!
http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/yamyth.htm
Resources and lesson plans for mythology in the classroom. Excellent

MYTHOLOGY INDEX OF CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES                 NEW!
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/index.html
An index of classroom activities using myths that were "developed as a result of man's early observations of flying objects and his attempts to explain the natural phenomena." Grouped by Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Activities. Excellent

MYTHOLOGY TEACHING TIPS FROM MYTHWEB
http://www.mythweb.com/teachers/tips/tips.html
Classroom/student activities on the Greek myths. Excellent

AN ANCIENT ODYSSEY- EXPLORING GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND HISTORY THROUGH GEOGRAPHY – LESSON PLAN
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021023wednesday.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 in which "students identify both the traditional myths and historical facts that are associated with geographical locations in ancient Greece. Then they create a "Travel to Ancient Greece" display to present their findings." Very Good

EVEN GODS HAVE BAD HAIR DAYS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hmll/blue/tale/hair.html
A lesson plan in which students choose a Greek god or goddess and a problem faced by a typical middle school student today. He or she then writes an essay about how the god or goddess would try to resolve the problem based on their characteristics. Very Good

A MODERN PANDORA’S BOX – LESSON PLAN                 NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson011.shtml
A lesson plan for grades 6-12. "Students read "Pandora's Box," then create modern-day versions of Pandora's box of evil and hope." Very Good

THE GODS OF ANCIENT GREECE, EGYPT AND ROME – LESSON PLAN             NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A lesson plan adaptable to any grade level on the gods of the ancients. "Students learn about the gods of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. They create a diary, first-person report, or postcard to share that knowledge." Very Good

MYTHS: A WORLD OF MYTHS LESSON PLAN
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teaching_materials/curricula/curriculum.cfm?curriculum_id=385&mode=overview
A four-part lesson plan for grades 6-8 on myths. "Students will read, discuss, and respond in writing to myths from Greek, Hawaiian, and African cultures. They will then graphically represent a myth which they read in class in small groups." Very Good

NO NEWS LIKE ANCIENT NEWS – LESSON PLAN
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/480.html
A lesson plan for developing a newspaper with articles about the Greek gods and goddesses. For middle school students. Very Good

THE GODS OF ANCIENT GREECE, EGYPT, AND ROME – LESSON PLAN         NEW!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/02/lp276-02.shtml
A lesson plan adaptable for grade levels 3-12 depending on the depth and resources used. Good

MYTH MAKERS – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY                     NEW!
http://www.eduplace.com/activity/6_2_act1.html
An elementary classroom activity. "Students will develop and perform a skit or play that "explains" a natural phenomenon in mythical terms." Good

SORTING AND CLASSIFYING MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS LESSON PLAN
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Mythology/sorting_howto.html
A lesson plan for grades K-3 in which the teacher reads myths to the class and the students sort and classify the characters as to animals, humans, etc. Good

THE STORY OF NARCISSUS ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/narcissus.htm
A classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while the teacher or a student reads the story. Good

THE STORY OF PERSEUS ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITY
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/history/perseus.htm
A classroom activity in which students act out the story of Narcissus while the teacher or a student reads the story. Good


WEBQUESTS

CREATE A HEROIC CHARACTER WEBQUEST
http://coe.west.asu.edu/students/dsouser/sed.htm
A webquest for junior high students or upper level middle school students. "After careful examination of Homer’s Iliad students will create their own version of a hero. Creating a heroic character will help students utilize spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively. Technological resources will be used to display and represent the characters they create." Excellent

EXPLORATIONS: A WEBQUEST TO INSPIRE GOOD PEOPLE THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY                     NEW!
http://www.iwebquest.com/greece/greece.htm
A webquest that uses Greek myths to inspire us today. "I suggest that we:  • Investigate the Ancient Greeks to gain a better understanding of how they lived their lives.   • Explore the behavior of the Heroes to entertain ourselves while we learn about Ancient Greek ideas of what makes a good person.  • Discover the Myth Maker in You while you solidify your ideas on what makes traits a good person.  •  Inspire others to be Good People while you share your myth with others."  Excellent

GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://teachers.aspenk12.net/ams/jmueller/GreekMythology.cfm
A webquest on Greek mythology. "You will work together in groups of four. You must each play a different roll in order to do the gods justice. Together you will create a newspaper retelling what you learn about the gods. One of you will be the editor of the paper—you will oversee all operations and make sure everyone is doing their job. You will work closely with the publisher. The editor will also investigate a god, but to a lesser extent that the two reporters. The editor will also write the editorial page with the other group members. This page will contain editorials from the gods/goddesses on the current events in the world. The two reporters’ job is to research the god/goddess that they are assigned and write an article about the god/goddess describing them and relating a significant story about them. The publisher is the last, but a very important job. The publisher will review all articles and create the newspaper using Microsoft Publisher. The teacher will work with the publisher, making sure they are familiar with the program." Excellent

GREEK MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST             NEW!
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~akcoe/task.html/\
A webquest on Greek mythology. "The main focus of this project is to encourage deeper consideration of mythology, both as storytelling and as a significant religion of the past.  Your group will choose a myth that interests you and work with it in several ways.       First, you will put together a booklet that shows your understanding of each character of the myth and of the culture and life of ancient Greek.       Next, you will produce a play with a simple set and costumes.  This play will be performed in front of your classmates.      Finally, you will participate in a number of evaluations so that your effort can be given the credit it deserves." Excellent

GREEK/ROMAN QUESTS                 NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/webgreekroap.html
"Our class is in charge of creating a website of creation mythology and Greek mythology for ninth grade Language Arts classes here at Santiago High. As we do not have books with this information for each ninth grader to check out, you are responsible for creating a quality internet resource to be used for years to come (and you are helping to save the trees and the environment in the process)." Very detailed. Excellent

HOMER’S ODYSSEY: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE VOYAGE OF ODYSSEUS THROUGH A STUDY OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY – WEBQUEST
http://web2k.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/paisley/The%20Odyssey%20%20A%20Web%20Quest%20Exploration.html
A webquest on Greek mythology. "This Web Quest is designed to help you gain a better understanding of the mythology surrounding Homer's, The Odyssey. Acting as classroom historians, you will explore the world of Ancient Greece, its cultures, geography and myths. When you complete your quest you will have a better understanding of the lives of the ancient Greeks as well as an appreciation of the myths woven into the fabric of Homer's immortal tale.
Once your team is gathered, you will need to choose one of the four roles (listed below) to assume. Each role has a brief description of the type of knowledge a specialist in that field possesses, but don't worry, the majority of the understanding you gain will come from your research. After you have decided which role you will assume, click on the title in one of the four colored boxes to learn more about your task." Excellent

MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/dulrich/
A webquest for middle school/junior high students on Greek and Roman mythology. "You have been given the magical ability to enter the imaginary realm of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome. As you witness these great mythological events, you and your fellow time travelers have just heard that a new god / goddess has joined Mt. Olympus. You must report all of the information you can gather about the gods so that you can figure out where this new god/ goddess has come from. You must then create a newsletter explaining this new god / goddess for your classmates back home." Excellent

GREEK GODS: WHO ARE THEY? – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au/src/greekmyths/sitemap.html
A webquest on the Greek gods. "Ancient Greeks had to face many forces of nature. In their effort to understand the nature, they invented stories to account for the things that went on in their lives. These tales, known as myths, were spread around by travelers. They contained the powerful Olympian gods, sea gods, woodland gods, sky gods, underwater gods, half-gods, human heroes, courageous or romantic adventures, betrayals, battles, wanderings, and so on. You'll be assigned to one of these gods to find out as much as possible, in order to make us feel a little more comfortable in this strange new place." Very Good

GREEK MYTHOLOGY AND NATURAL PHENOMENON – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/TecEds/trainees/Farrah.Nolan/Webquest/
A webquest on the origins of Greek myths in the natural world. "Greek Mythology has often had stories of Gods and heroes to explain natural phenomenon in our world today.  For example, Your group has been selected to develop a pitch for a play about Greek Mythology.  You will have to write a script and then pitch the idea to the Producer (Farrah) who will select the best, most organized and clearly written script." Very Good

GREEK MYTHOLOGY PROJECT – WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/mythology/mythology.htm
A webquest on Greek mythology for grades 9-12. "During the semester you have read a number of myths explaining such things as: Creation, Titans, Major gods and goddesses, creation of man, lovers, the Underworld, heroes and their perilous journeys, flowers, Greek attributes, monsters, and nature. Though these myths are some of the most popular in explaining "first causes" some of the characters within them are involved in many other myths as well. What you are to do through this Web Quest is to further your interest of a specific god, mortal, monster, etc. by researching other myths that involve some of their other exploits." Very Good

MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST
http://allabery.com/courses/webquest/mccolley/
A webquest for grades 7-9 on Greek and Roman mythology. "You have been given the magical ability to enter the imaginary realm of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome.  As you witness these great mythological events, you and your fellow time travelers will create a newsletter to record what takes place." Very Good

MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST                 NEW!
http://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/lhsteachers/hendricks/mythology_webquest.htm
"Gather information about the Greek god or goddess of your choice and create a webpage that includes elements of each area of your research.  Use websites listed in the "Sites to Use" section.  They will give you lots of information about many gods and goddesses." Very Good

ROMAN/GREEK MYTHOLOGY HUNT – AN INTERNET TREASURE HUNT         NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/huntromangrk.html
A webquest on Greek and Roman myths. "St. Alban's Middle School Students! You have got to be the luckiest kids ever! Why? Because YOU are about to go on a Roman/Greek Mythology internet-powered scavenger hunt! Is that cool or what????
There's a lot to learn about our ancient ancestors--what major and minor events they experienced, what their traditions and customs were, how they lived their daily lives--way more than we have time to cover in this one class. However, my absolute favorite thing to study about an ancient culture is its mythology, ESPECIALLY that of the Romans and Greeks. The reason these two mythologies are usually grouped together is that they were very similar due to the Romans adopting all kinds of customs and ideas from the Greeks when the Roman Empire had Greece under its rule. Often, the only real difference between Greek and Roman gods were their names, with both sets of deities sharing many of the same attributes and powers.
You're about to use the Web to discover lots more about Roman/Greek Mythology than you may have ever known possible! Now pay attention because here are your instructions:" Sections: Introduction, The Questions and Internet Resources. Very Good

ROMAN MYTHS WEBQUEST
http://www.montana.edu/webquest/languagearts/grades6to12/holler/
A webquest for middle school students. "The family tree has been scattered all around. Your job is to take on the role of a god detective and unscramble the tree. Begin by first numbering your page 1-15. Use the resources found on the internet to answer all the questions. Some could be tricky so good concentration always helps the best of god detectives. Answer the questions below filling in the answers that correlate with the question number and your already numbered paper." Very Good

GREEK MYTH SAMPLER                     NEW!
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/samgreekmyja.html
A webquest on Greek myths. "The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Greek Myth. Each of the activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel. Really try to find things that you can connect with. Good luck and have fun!" Very brief. Good

GREEK MYTHOLOGICAL PRODUCTIONS – WEBQUEST
http://www.pthsd.k12.nj.us/webquests/MythWQ/mythwq.htm
A webquest on Greek myths. "You're starting an acting company. Your first production will be an enactment of an Ancient Greek Myth. The adaption will attempt to capture the true meaning of the myth and will be presented as authentically as possible for the enjoyment to your audience." Note: We found some broken links on this site. Good

MYTHOLOGY WEBQUEST                     NEW!
http://stewart.gardencity.k12.ny.us/webquest/webbody.htm
A webquest on Greek mythology. "Go to the library and take out books about Greek Mythology.  Locate two myths that the ancient Greeks used to explain a phenomena that they could not understand.  Then:  Create a Powerpoint that includes the following slides • A slide that summarizes the myth  • A slide for each of the major characters that includes descriptions of personality traits and if the character is a "god" descriptions of their powers or special roles.  •  A slide that presents a concise and pertinent analysis of why the ancient Greeks devised this myth.  In this description, you should explain what phenomena the Greeks were trying to explain their the creation of this myth. 

As a group, brainstorm ideas about phenomena that exist today that remain "unexplained". Together, write your own myth that explains this phenomena.  Include characters, a well developed plot, and dialogue between characters.  The myth should be sufficiently developed to include descriptions of the important characters as well.  Remember to incorporate the Write Traits into your writing.  Pay particular attention to organization and voice."   Good

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December 2004

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