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MythWeb.com 

This "guaranteed kidsafe" site is appropriate for students and teachers with an interest in Greek mythology. Appealing and colorful cartoons (some animated) depict the world of Greek gods and heroes. Also included is the "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology," which contains detailed definitions and cross references from the Latin names of the deities, and lesson plans.   http://www.mythweb.com/  

 

 This is an introduction to Ancient Greek Mythology

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/GG/greek_myth.html

 

Classical Myth: The Ancient Sources

http://web.uvic.ca/grs/department_files/classical_myth/index.html

Links to "ancient texts and images available on the Web concerning the major figures of Greek and Roman mythology." Most of the illustrations are from ancient sources, but some Renaissance images are included. A list of Attributes in Iconography shows how the gods can be identified. Time Line of Greek History and Literature gives a brief overview of Greek history and dating conventions.
University of Greek and Roman Studies, University of Victoria, Canada

Classics Unveiled

This site consists of four sections with information culled from books on classical Greece and Rome. "MythNET" provides information about Greek gods and heroes and includes genealogical tables. "Rome Unleashed" provides information about Roman history and includes timelines and tables of rulers. "Rome Exposed" includes information about Roman life such as slavery, attire, and cuisine. "Latin Wordstock" features a Latin to English dictionary and a list of English derivatives from Latin.

 http://www.classicsunveiled.com/   

Encyclopedia Mythica

Provides access to over 5,500 articles, 300 illustrations, maps, and genealogy tables related to mythology, folklore, and mysticism. Includes sections on Aboriginal mythology, African mythology, Arthurian legend, Aztec mythology, Celtic mythology, Chinese mythology, Egyptian mythology, Etruscan mythology, folklore, Greek mythology, Greek heroic legend, Haitian mythology, other mythologies, Hindu mythology, Inca mythology, Japanese mythology, Latvian mythology, Mayan mythology, Mesopotamian mythology, Native American mythology, Norse mythology, Persian mythology, Polynesian mythology, and Roman mythology.

 http://www.pantheon.org/ 

 

The Classics Pages
This site includes "well over 1000 pages of news, information, games and controversy about the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world of Greece and Rome, and the latest on my Greek Harry Potter." Your questions on the classics, Latin, Greek, or the ancient world can be answered by the Oracle of Loxias (in the guise of the site author). Topics include classic authors and their works, Greek vase painting and sculpture, women, technology, and links to other classical sites for teachers and a bookshop.
http://www.classicspage.com/

 

Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
The goal of this ancient history resource "is to provide and organize texts for use in classroom situations. Links to the larger online collections are provided for those who want to explore further." Browse topics such as human origins, Mesopotamia, the Hellenistic world, Greece, Rome, and late antiquity. Edited by a historian.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html

The Myth Man

Myth Man provides homework help for studies related to mythology and a myths of the month. Provides a link to Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia articles on Greek gods, goddesses, and myths. Also includes information about famous Greek heroes, the Fates, symbols of the gods and goddesses, the Muses, Pegasus, sirens, and a list of modern words derived from mythology. Find out more about Jason and the argonauts, Achilles, and the love story of Psyche and Eros. Look for humor, colorful graphics, and tongue-in-cheek writing.

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About.com: Ancient/ classical history

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