Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: South America
Learn about the South American myth about the Jaguar, master of fire. Discover how he put his faith in a man and was betrayed, now waiting for revenge.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Southeast Asia
Learn about the warrior dragon king of Southeast Asia who had a 100 sons. Discover how most of the myths of Southeast Asia originate from Lac Long Quan or other dragons.
Mythweb
Mythweb: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
This website is a very in-depth source for facts and images associated with Greek mythology. Also provides a website for teachers with teaching tips and ideas for mythological studies.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Nymphs
Encyclopedia article about nymphs in Greek mythology, "any member of a large class of female nature spirits, sometimes bound to a particular location or landform." Discusses classifications of nymphs and provides a picture as well.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Erinyes (Furies)
Encyclopedia article that discusses the "Erinyes or Eumenides (the Romans called them the Furies) [who] were female personifications of vengeance." Provides a summary of their role in Greek mythology, a discussion of their use in...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Deity
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Amy Adkins explains the myth of Icarus and Daedalus. [5:08]
Other
Virgil.org
This site is devoted entirely to the study and appreciation of Virgil and his work. A great place to start a study.
Other
Roman Gods, Godesses, Months, Mazes, and More
A hyper-linked list of the principal Roman gods and goddesses. Each link takes you to a nice one-page summary of that god or goddess's attributes and associations. Additional links take you to short essays about Roman numerals, Roman...
Other
Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
Other
Pima Legend of the Flood on Superstition Mountain
English text of the Pima legend "The Flood on Superstition Mountain."
Other
Ovid's Metamorphoses: Introduction and Commentary
This resource provides a nice summary of the "Metamorphoses" by Ovid along with commentary and art influenced by the poem. Discusses the political situation of the time and how it works its way into the poem. Provides good analysis of...
The English Teacher
The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
Other
Etymological Dictionary: Influences on Astronomy
An interesting look at the meanings of many of the words in mythology that have been used in English astronomical field. This resource lists the word, etymological and mythological root or character, and modern English meaning.
Emory University
Emory University: Rome
An exploratory site of Rome with pages on People, Mythology, Daily Life, Death & Burial, Writing, and Archeology.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Pawnee Legend: The Medicine Grizzly Bear
Full text of the traditional Pawnee legend "The Medicine Grizzly Bear."
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Mythology
Enhance your study of world mythology with these articles from Encyclopedia Mythica. Learn about mythic locations, creature, deities, and phenomena from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: Venus and Adonis
Read Thomas Bulfinch's account of the famous love affair of Venus and Adonis.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: Juno and Her Rivals, Io & Callisto
Juno's famously jealous nature is revealed in these stories of her and her rivals for Jupiter's affection.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Golden Fleece
Bulfinch's version of the famous story of Jason and the Golden Fleece is avilable in full text at this site.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aphrodite
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a definition and overview of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Aztec Warfare
Illustrated encyclopedia entry takes a look at Aztec warfare. It examines their weapons, armour, strategies, 'flowery wars', and the collapse of the Aztecs.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Spin Me a Story
In a spin-off to studying about angular momentum, students use basic methods of comparative mythology to consider why spinning and weaving are common motifs in creation myths and folktales. Note: The literacy activities for the Mechanics...