TED-Ed
The Myth of Arachne and Athena
The tale of Arachne is spun for viewers of a short video that details the fate of the beautiful, vain, young spinner who challenged Athena and was caught in the web of her arrogance.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth
Viewers learn about Echtrai, an Irish myth genre, with the retelling of the myth of Oisin and his visit with Niamh to Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth.
TED-Ed
The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
Don't look back! Introduce viewers to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a short video that recounts the tale of the young poet and his love.
The Brain Scoop
Fossil Myths: Cyclopes, Griffins, and Magic Fairy Bread
Fossils—not just intriguing, but helpful too! Scientists use the fossil record to support ideas throughout history. The video highlights some of the incorrect ideas that came from the fossil record. From cyclopes and griffins to...
TED-Ed
The Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth
If right-minded people are left, does that mean left-minded people are right? Watch a video that explains how vision and movement do rely on the left and right connectivity of the brain, but when it comes to creativity and...
TED-Ed
The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus
Greek myths take center stage in a short video that not only revisits the of tragic fates of Daedalus and his son Icarus, but also explains the roles King Minos, his wife Pasiphae, and the Minotaur played in a cautionary tale of human...
TED-Ed
The Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. But why? Viewers are treated to a retelling of The Great Race myth that details the story behind the animal signs, their arrangement on the Chinese zodiac, and the...
TED-Ed
Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
Take a fascinating look into the many ways in which music played an absolutely integral role in the culture of ancient Greece. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the common medium through which all core disciplines were taught and...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Revise a Narrative Story by Rereading the Draft
In this lesson, you will learn how to revise a narrative reading response by rereading and asking yourself, 'What details can I add to make my story stronger and are there any details I can remove?' Login gives access to a slideshow as...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: The Beast of Loch Ness
Curious about Nessie? This site accompanies "The Beast of Loch Ness," a NOVA movie that tried to use science to track the Loch Ness Monster. This site briefly explores other mythological creatures, the Loch Ness Legend, provides...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: It's Lit!: How Greek Mythology Inspires Us
Ancient Greek Mythology has worked its way into modern pop culture so deeply that it would be an almost Sisyphean task to compile every way it's manifested! [10:08]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride, Education, Part 3
Listen to a story about Coyote, who learns an important lesson about individuality. [3:07]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride, Heroes, Part 3
Emmit White of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa in Arizona tells traditional stories, the first about a little boy and Rabbit, and the second about Coyote. [4:26]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Tribal Relations, Part 3
Billy Daniels Jr. of Forest County Potawatomi, Wisconsin, tells his favorite story about the Sun and the Wind. [1:49]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Advocacy, Part 3
This storyteller's segment tells the story of a man searching for a free meal who tries to trick a group of ducks into being his dinner. [3:50]
PBS
Pbs: Indian Pride: Tribal Relations, Part 6
Sister Betty Jean of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut tells a story about the narcissistic Cornhusk Woman. [2:07]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mythology: Lesson 2
This video tutorial is an introduction to the mythology genre. It defines mythology and provides examples from various cultures. [5:56]