Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from the play,.

The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Resource presents multiple digital formats of this literary work. Edward, Earl of Derby did this translation of Homer's epic.

Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Prometheus.

Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.

This is a glossary entry for the term "Anthropomorphism" including definitions, examples, and a link to more information.

Great site describes the early mythology of the Romans and how the Greeks influenced their religion. Contains a sizeable section on the lares and penates, the protective spirits of the home and pantry of a family. Also discusses the...

Peta Greenfield goes back in time to find out who were the vestal virgins.

Armand D'Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics. [3:20]

This is a collection of 18 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic of Mythology. From prehistory to the present, mythology has played an essential role in how humans interact with and understand the world around them. Explore a world of...

Illustrated dictionary entry over Greek God Hephaistos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his physical appearance.

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.

A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Goddess of hearth and home, Hestia. Identifies her personality characteristics and what she represented to the Greeks.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Muses. Describes the symbols associated with her.

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.

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...

A statue showing the upper part of the god Serapis, who is wearing the Greek chiton and a cloak that hangs from his left shoulder. The hairstyle is conventional with abundant thick curls; the beard and moustache are also curly. The...

A site about the god Zeus from Greek Mythology. Learn about the king of the gods ruled Mount Olympus and threw lighting bolts.

Cartoon drawing of Hermes.

This is an essay on the role of philosophy in Islam according to Al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, who are Islamic philosophers and writers from the Middle Ages.

A closer look at the Winged Victory of Samothrace: A peerless masterpiece of Greek sculpture, the Winged Victory of Samothrace standing on the prow of a ship overlooked the sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. The...

Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.

Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.