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Libivox: The Odyssey by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers the complete text of The Odyssey by Homer in audio.
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Ted: Ted Ed: The Science Behind the Myth: Homer's "Odyssey"

For Students 9th - 10th
Matt Kaplan explains why there might be more reality behind Homer's "Odyssey" than many realize. [4:31]
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt

For Students 4th - 8th
Site contains a wealth of information on the ancient Egyptians and their way of life. Among the things discussed include ancient Egyptian mythology, their daily life, death and burial rituals, Egyptian writing, plus much more!
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Ancient Civilizations

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief studies of the peoples, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writings and archaeology of civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Ancient Americas.
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Zeus: The Olympian

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay tells the story of Zeus (Roman name "Jupiter"), who was hidden from his father at birth, and how he came to rule all the other gods and the whole earth. Includes citations to the mentions of Zeus in The Iliad and The Odyssey.
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Hephaistos: God of the Smith

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site does a nice job of detailing Hephaistos' appearance in both The Iliad and The Odyssey. There is not any additional bibliography.