Ancient Mythology on the Web

What do medusa, pegasus, and the sphinx have do with the internet?  Although ancient mythology concerns cultures from thousands of years ago, the web can be one of the best ways to learn about it. There are many interactive learning resources available online that make mythology come to life for kids.

Students can extend their curricular learning in Social Studies or History by exploring educational sites that focus on the mythology of different cultures.

Some options to top your list could include:

• Winged Sandals: This interactive site includes both online and printable activities that help kids learn about Greek mythology.
• Odyssey Online: Kids can explore this site to learn more about the mythology (and more) of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other ancient cultures.  Features items are virtual museum objects, with detailed information about each item that help kids assemble a holistic picture of each culture.
• Encyclopedia Mythica: This reference site provides extensive information about mythology from cultures around the world, including an image gallery.
• Mythweb: Kids who are interested in Greek mythology can explore this site to learn about gods, goddesses, and heroes.
• Theoi Greek Mythology: This site provides an extensive array of examples of Greek mythology in classical art and literature.
• Living Myths: Celtic, Greek, Native American, and Chinese myths are the focus of this storytelling site.
• Myth Man: This site features a Greek “myth of the month.”