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Northern Illinois University

Myths From Different Regions of the Philippines

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Where did the first monkey come from? Why is the sky so high? Learn how cultures from the Philippines explain these and other world mysteries. The "Origin of Rice" story is in both English and Tagalog.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: The First Greek Gods and Goddesses: "Theogony"

For Students 9th - 10th
"Theogony," a famous poem, by Hesiod explains the beginnings of Greek Mythology's first Greek Gods and Goddesses. From Chaos came Gaea (Earth), Uranus (the Heaven), and Eros (Desire) who produced the Titans and from them, the Olympian gods.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Kassite Rule in Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Short article discussing the Kassites in Mesopotamia, including their route to power, their religion and their lifestyle in 1500 BC.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief article from the encyclopedia Mythica, and contains information on the Aztec god, Xipe Totec. The article is three paragraphs long and contains great background information into the subject.
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Other

Bbc: Egyptian Legends and Theology

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

Encyclopedia Mythica: Tezcatlipoca

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica contains a brief overview of the Aztec god, Texcatlipoca. The information is short but very informative and contains great background information on the subject.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: The Jolja' Cave Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.

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