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English Literature and Mythology 

A list of resources to introduce classic ancient literature to students. By analyzing ancient world mythologies, students will be able to compare and contrast ancient themes to our current society. 

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Lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations for a semester long survey course on Native Amerian literature
Thi site is an excellent resource for putting into context all of the peripheral myths and legends surrounding The Iliad and The Odyssey (and all other things Greek). Great family trees of heroes, gods, goddesses, kings, and peripheral characters can be found here.
In this two-part activity, learners explore the Earth and Sun's positions in relation to the constellations of the ecliptic with a small model. Then they extend to explore the motions of the Earth and the inner planets in a larger classroom-size model.
This online textbook contains short articles on each major deity, hero, monster, etc., in Greek mythology. The text is supplemented with color photographs and maps to enhance the learning experience.
As the title indicates, the emphasis here is on the etymology of the terms. This is a handy reference for students and teachers of Classical Mythology, and also for cultural material for Latin and Greek language courses.