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Common Lit: Excerpt From "The Odyssey: The Sirens" by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Odyssey" is an epic poem about a Greek hero named Odysseus, also known as Ulysses in Roman myths, and his 10-year journey home after the fall of Troy. In this excerpt, Ulysses encounters the Sirens while at sea. A specific purpose...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia about tragedies discusses its Greek origins; the typical characteristics of a tragedy; and lists some examples of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and modern-day writers of tragedies.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Hera

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Athena

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of her name.

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