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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 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 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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PBS

The Roman Empire: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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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 Ancient Origins of the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Armand D'Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics. [3:20]
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Hephaistos

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry over Greek God Hephaistos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his physical appearance.
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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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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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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Statue of the God Serapis

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Zeus

For Students 9th - 10th
A site about the god Zeus from Greek Mythology. Learn about the king of the gods ruled Mount Olympus and threw lighting bolts.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Hermes With Caduceus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon drawing of Hermes.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Al Farabi,avincenna, Averroe

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at the Winged Victory of Samothrace

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

Detail From a Mosaic, 3rd Century Bc. Pella, Archaeological Museum.

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.
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Curated OER

Athenian Black Figure Clay Vase About 575 525 Bc, Paris, Cabinet Des M

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.
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Curated OER

Detail From Athenian Red Figure Clay Vase About 500 450 Bc. Brussels. Biblioth

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek god Dionysos. Describes his lineage, symbols associated with him, and his involvement with the other Greek Gods.
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Curated OER

Hermes Delivers the Infant Dionysos. Detail From Athenian White Ground Clay Vase

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God Hermes. Describes what Hermes looks like, the symbols associated with him, and highlights his relationship between the Gods and mortals.
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Curated OER

Marble Statue. Zurich. Schweizerisches Landesmuseum P3447. Photo. Mus. P12529

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God Hermes. Describes what Hermes looks like, the symbols associated with him, and highlights his relationship between the Gods and mortals.

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