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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Nymphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Erinyes (Furies)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Aphrodite: With Dove

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, with a dove.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Artemis: With Bow

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Greek goddess Artemis, bow in hand.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Hera: On Peacock Throne.

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ancient Greek goddess Hera, seated.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

For Students 9th - 10th
Brendan Pelsue shares the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
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Able Media

Classics Technology Center: The Story of Troy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides an account of the legendary war between Greece and Troy. Begins with the legend of Helen and her possibly divine birth and finishes with the fates of the warriors involved. Also includes some nice comparative mythology...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Pandora

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Pandora. Describes how she is depicted in ancient Greek art, provides information about her skills, and presents her famous story according to the poet Hesiod.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Who's Who on Olympus and Why Should I Care?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
References to mythology extend far beyond the basic exploration of a genre. This unit will serve as an exploration of the creation myth across cultures, an introduction to the major Greek gods and goddesses, and an opportunity to link...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

For Students 9th - 10th
Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Who Were the Vestal Virgins, and What Was Their Job?

For Students 9th - 10th
Peta Greenfield goes back in time to find out who were the vestal virgins.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Prometheus

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Prometheus.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Anthropomorphism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for the term "Anthropomorphism" including definitions, examples, and a link to more information.
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The English Teacher

The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Classical Greece: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Hestia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry for Goddess of hearth and home, Hestia. Identifies her personality characteristics and what she represented to the Greeks.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Muses

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Muses. Describes the symbols associated with her.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Muse

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article devoted to the Muses of Greek mythology. The article discusses Muses in myth, their function in society, their function in literature, cults of the Muses, and the classical tradition.
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Other

Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
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Curated OER

Artemis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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