Introduction to Greek Mythology

The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot

Greek Myths - Pandora's Box + Echo and Narcissus

 Read a different version of Pandora's Box at this link.

Read a different version of Echo and Narcissus at this link.

Greek Mythology - Prometheus and Hercules

Now read about Hercules:

1. https://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/hercules.html
2. https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/hercules.php

The tragic myth of the Sun God's son (Greek Mythology)

Read a different version of this myth at this link.

Intro to Greek Mythology -- Theogony Explained

Mythology: Neptune and Pluto

Read about the Roman God Neptune (Greek Poseidon)
Greek Mythology Poseidon
Roman God Neptune
Primary Facts about Neptune

Read about the Roman God Pluto (Greek Hades)
Greek Mythology Hades
Roman God Pluto
Pluto Mythology for Kids

Mythology: Saturn

Read about the Roman God Saturn (Greek Titan Cronus):
Kids Net Saturn
Britannica Online

Mythology -- Mars and Jupiter

Read about the Roman god Mars (Greek Ares):
Greek Mythology Ares
Roman Mars
Mars: Britannica Kids

Read about the Roman god Jupiter (Greek Zeus):
Greek Mythology Zeus
Roman Jupiter
Jupiter: Britannica Kids

Mythology -- Mercury and Venus

Read about the Roman God Mercury (Hermes in Greece)
Hermes Greek Mythology
Hermes: Messenger of the Gods
Mercury Mythology

Read about the Roman Goddess Venus (Aphrodite in Greece)
Greek Mythology Aphrodite
Venus: Ancient Roman Goddess

Greek Mythology -- 4th Grade

Read about the Greek Gods and Goddesses as part of our mythology unit:

1. Ancient Greek Gods for kids
2. Greek Mythology -- Ducksters
3. Ancient Greek Gods -- History for Kids

If you just like Greek Myths, you can read more here.

Volcanoes Mythology

Many cultures had mythology surrounding volcanoes.  Throughout history, humans have created these myths surrounding volcanoes.  What does the mythology of each culture have in common?

Vulcan (Roman) or Hephaestus (Greek)

https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/vulcan_(mythology)

https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/hephaestus.php

Pele (Hawaiian)

http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Pele_%28mythology%29

https://www.robertshawaii.com/blog/legend-behind-hawaiis-goddess-fire/

Other Cultures

http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/book/export/html/1015

http://www.mexonline.com/history-popo.htm

Weather Mythology -- PBL

Throughout history there have been many different types of myths and legends about the weather.  These range from stories and legends to deities.  Please pick a few to read about as a supplement to your weather project.

Gluskabi and the Wind Eagle (Native American legend)
Why We Need Wind (Native American story)
The Bird Whose Wings Made Wind (Native American legend)

Chuqui Illa, Inca Thunder God
Njord, Norse Wind God
Susanowo, Japanese Storm God
Tawhiri, Maori God of Wind and Storms
Thor, Norse Thunder God
Tlaloc, Aztec Rain God
Tonenili, Navajo God of Water
Xib Chac, Mayan Rain God

Modern Folklore about weather
Myths, legends and folklore about weather put together by an elementary school.