Become a Mythmaker

Pre-AP World History -- Locklear

Assignment:

Prior to the ancient Greeks there was little scientific understanding of the world and how it worked.  Stories, called myths, involving the Greek gods were created to explain things such as thunder, lightning, earthquakes and other phenomenon.

Evaluate the information you find to determine:

What might be the title of your myth?

Who will be the god or goddess involved in your myth?

What will your myth involve:  emotion, natural phenomenon, moral truth, etc?

 What Information Do I need?

After you have read a few Greek myths and learned more about the Greek gods and goddesses you are to write an original Greek myth using one of the Greek gods or goddesses.

Your myth can explain a natural phenomenon, teach a moral truth or deal with an emotion.

Research Resources

Britannica Encyclopedia (Good starting spot!  Use the search term "Greek mythology."  Don't forget to notice the index that comes with the article!)

EBSCO Student Research Center  (Search by god / goddess name THEN limit to REFERENCE)

Grolier

ABC-CLIO  (Use the Ancient and Medieval link to search by god / goddess name)

Facts on File (main page) from the list Select Ancient and Medieval History Online (suggestion:  search by god / goddess name)

ProQuest  LOOK!!!:  Log in on left side of screen THEN click "MY PRODUCTS"  Select eLibrary from the list.

 ELibrary  (VERY useful for pictures)

Gale Databases use the PowerSearch

Suggestions for "Credible, Reliable" Free Web Resources

Greek Mythology   (Mythman)
Information on Greek mythology. Discusses its humorous aspects and provides students with research material.

Greek Mythology  (lengthy list of names and myths)
Stories on origin of Greek religious mythology. Informs about legends associated with the Olympians, enlists an illustrated collection of Greek/Roman names, and immortals.

Greek Mythology   Mythweb
Kids' resource, with resources for teachers, on Greek heroes, gods, and monsters, supplemented with cartoons and illustrations. Also includes an encyclopedia of Greek mythology.

Mythography  
Information on myths of ancient Greek, Roman, and Celtic cultures. Includes special feature on connection between constellations and mythical figures with comprehensive bibliography.

Ancient Greece    (more "free web" links are provided at the bottom of the Greek mythology page)
Resources on this region. Discusses its geography, history, art, architecture, mythology, people, wars, and ancient Olympics. Also features comprehensive projects on famous personalities and family tree of Greek mythological figures.

Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of the Fable http://www.online-literature.com/bulfinch/mythology_fable/
Collection of fables and tales on Greek gods and goddesses, written by Thomas Bulfinch.