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Greek Mythology Webquest
Introduction
This webquest will take 12th graders on a journey exploring the facets of
Greek Mythology. Students will embark on 4 quests, studying these
concepts:
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Greek Myths and their purpose; Creation Myth; Gods and Goddesses
The Iliad and the Trojan Horse
Greek Heroes
The Life of Ulysses
During each section, students will encounter guiding question to answer as a
group. Students will work in groups of two or three and will navigate
through suggested websites to find answers to these questions. This
information will provide a strong background and foundation for the readings
in class. When this nine week course is completed, the student will not only
be a Greek Mythology expert, but also skilled in web research.
If you are ready, click below to the task page to receive directions on the
webquest and your first task: Greek Myths.
TASK ONE—GREEK MYTH AND CREATION STORY
Here are some resources to get you started:
1. Greek Mythology Link (highly recommended) - This site is the most thorough website on
Greek Mythology. You can get specific information on Hera and Zeus and lots of Greek cities.
This is where the Mr. Marassa did much of his research.
2. Greek Mythology Overview - This site contains a comparison of the Greek and Roman names,
and a list of the immortals, with a biography about each.
3. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology - Click on a letter and an entry and read a
biography, some long and some short.
4. www.geocities.com/Athens/oracle/5545/index.html - This is a website about different
mythology characters. In this website you will learn about everything, heroes, titans, Olympians,
Nymphs, Mystical creatures, and much more.
5. www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html This website is a great introduction
to all of Greek Mythology. It has everything from the stories of it and magical creatures and
heroes. This website gathers info from other sources of mythology.
6. www.angelfire.com/mt/ahsb - This website was put together by people of the 8th to 10th
grades so that young people can understand what it says. It contains sections on Gods and
Heroes and the "other section" which is the bulkiest part of the site. It talks about the different
mythological Heroes, and stories. It explains the difference between Greek and Roman
Mythology.
7. www.mythweb.com/hercules/ - This website tells you about Hercules and his labors. You can
read it in Spanish and in English.
8. http://entrenet.com/~groedmed/greekm/mythmino.html - This website describes the minotaur.
It lets people know about all it's adventures and more.
9. http://eacwc.evansville.edu/quizzes/grade.cgi?greekmyth.html This is a great quiz to test you
on your knowledge about Greek mythology. It covers many things on the mythology.
10. http://library.thinkquest.org/18650/data/stars/stars.html - This tells about the 50
constellations which came from Greek mythology and it explains all of them.
11. http://mythman.com/ - This website features a myth for every month They are: JanuaryAthena, February- Aphrodite, March- Zeus part I, April- Zeus part II, May- Hercules part I,
June- Hercules part II, July- Hercules part III, August- Golden Fleece, September- Golden Fleece
II, October- Golden Fleece III, November- Trojan War part I, and December-Trojan War part II.
It also has full stories on many Greek Mythology gods, and a homework part to help kids with
their projects. That part is sorted into categories like Major Olympian gods, Minor Greek gods,
Greek Heroes, love stories, and Beasts and Creatures.
12. http://www.phanes.com/stamyt.html -This website features the star myths of Greek and
Roman Mythology. Like how the constellations were
formed and that kind of thing. The website also has pictures of the North and South
Constellations, and a picture of Atlas holding the world above his head. It also has links to
astronomy websites, and websites about the constellations.
13. http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/areas/greek_heroic/ -This website has a complete set of all
Hero's and Greek Mythology Characters in alphabetical order. Ithas the full story of all of them
and much more information like what their name means and how to pronounce it, and other little
bits of other information about them.
14. http://www.geocities.com/hestia624/ This website has information about some of the Greek
Mythology Characters. It has a lot of stories
and pictures about Greek gods, goddesses, lovers of Zeus, Nymphs, and a lot more in a character
index.
15. http://www.greekmythology.com - This website has a lot of information about Greek
Mythology history. It also has a lot of pictures of the Characters, and a family tree of the start of
Greek Mythology. This site is a very large site containing 9 branches of important things that
happened in Greek history. You can learn about any god or goddess, creatures, myths, the titans,
and much more. You can research many places on where historic events occurred.
16. http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/ - This website was made by a student in a university in
Canada. The website includes images and information about a lot of Greek gods. The website
also has background music. Possibly Greek music.
17. http://webhome.indirect.com/~donlong/ This website compares and contrasts Greek
Mythology to Norse Mythology. It also has a lot of information about Zeus, Thor and Athena
from Greek Mythology, and Loki, Tyr, and Ares from Norse Mythology.
18. http://members.tripod.com/~Poseidon64/ This website has information about Titans,
Olympian gods, the Heros, Minor/Demi gods, Nymphs and Rivers, Monsters and other creatures,
places the myths took place, the myths, The Iliad, The Odyssey, and writers and poets of Greek
Mythology. It also has a picture library with pictures of all or most of the things listed above.
19. http://www-adm.pdx.edu/user/sinq/greekciu2/religion/gods/zeus.html - This site is all about
Zeus. Zeus was the head honcho back then. He was the god of gods; he ruled everything. This
site totally covers the highest of high.
20. http://www.mythweb.com - This site covers gods, heroes, topics of today, and the history of
ancient cultures in Greece. To find the most important parts on this site, go to "site overview".
You can see little movies on the site, such as a cartoon version of the Odyssey.
21. http://www.perseus.tuftsi.edu/olympics/ - This site gives you a full perspective on what the
Olympic games of Ancient Greece were like. You can see what contenders won and were
rewarded.
22. http://classics.mit.edu/odyssey/ - It has the complete book. It has a commentary. It has a link
to a reader recommendation site. It explains a little bit of the Odyssey.
23. http://www.temple.edu/odyssey/html -This site is a big study guide. It has a table of contents.
It explains the book in detail. This site is made by Robin Mitchell Boyask.
24. http://www.1dragonet.es/users/markbckilhomer.html - This site depicts the Odyssey in great
detail. It sells the book. This site sells other goods too.
25. http://www.literature.net/homer/odyssey - This site depicts the Odyssey. It has many books
by Homer. It has a literature search engine.
26. http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/ody/odytg - This site has a picture of Athens, Ulysses
home. It has the story. It has an index. It is a teacher’s aid.
Answer the following:
You may work independently, or in small groups of no more than three. Each student
must turn in a response.
1. How was the world created, according to Greek Mythology?
2. Who were the Titans, and name at least 3?
3. How did a war begin between the Titans and Zeus?
4. How was the world divided after the war?
5. Name and briefly describe (2-3 sentences) 6 major Greek Gods. Describe powers,
personality, allies, etc.
TASK TWO—THE ILIAD AND THE TROJAN HORSE
1. Who is Eris and why is she important to the beginnings of the Trojan War.
2. Which Gods were for the Trojans, and which were for the Greeks or Hellenes?
3. How was Helen lured away to Troy?
4. What role did Ulysses have in the Trojan War?
5. Research what roles Ajax and Achilles had in the war and explain in a brief
paragraph for each.
TASK THREE—GREEK HEROES
1. Name and explain at least 4 characteristics of a Greek Hero
2 - 4. Name three Greek Heroes and give a 2-3 sentence biography of each.
6. Which of these 3 heroes are the most heroic. Explain your response.
TASK FOUR—ODYSSEUS (ULYSSES) AND THE ODYSSEY
1. What is Odysseus's parentage - find his family tree and draw at least two
generations of it.
2. Why is Poseidon so biased against Ulysses?
3. Why is Athena loyal to Ulysses?
4. Describe the abilities / powers of Circe and Calypso.
5. What heroic qualities does Ulysses hold?
More Greek Mythology Links:
Greek Mythology Overview - This site contains a comparison of the Greek and Roman names,
and a list of the immortals, with a biography about each.
www.desy.de/gna/interpedia/greek_myth/greek_myth.html This website is a great introduction to
all of Greek Mythology. It has everything from the stories of it and magical creatures and heroes.
This website gathers info from other sources of mythology.
www.mythweb.com/hercules/ - This website tells you about Hercules and his labors. You can
read it in Spanish and in English.
http://mythman.com/ - This website features a myth for every month They are: January- Athena,
February- Aphrodite, March- Zeus part I, April- Zeus part II, May- Hercules part I, JuneHercules part II, July- Hercules part III, August- Golden Fleece, September- Golden Fleece II,
October- Golden Fleece III, November- Trojan War part I, and December-Trojan War part II. It
also has full stories on many Greek Mythology gods, and a homework part to help kids with their
projects. That part is sorted into categories like Major Olympian gods, Minor Greek gods, Greek
Heroes, love stories, and Beasts and Creatures.
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/areas/greek_heroic/ -This website has a complete set of all
Hero's and Greek Mythology Characters in alphabetical order. Ithas the full story of all of them
and much more information like what their name means and how to pronounce it, and other little
bits of other information about them.
http://www.greekmythology.com - This website has a lot of information about Greek Mythology
history. It also has a lot of pictures of the Characters, and a family tree of the start of Greek
Mythology. This site is a very large site containing 9 branches of important things that happened
in Greek history. You can learn about any god or goddess, creatures, myths, the titans, and much
more. You can research many places on where historic events occurred.
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/ - This website was made by a student in a university in
Canada. The website includes images and information about a lot of Greek gods. The website
also has background music. Possibly Greek music.
http://www.mythweb.com - This site covers gods, heroes, topics of today, and the history of
ancient cultures in Greece. To find the most important parts on this site, go to "site overview".
You can see little movies on the site, such as a cartoon version of the Odyssey.
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/GG/greek_myth.html
Encyclopedia Mythica
Project Scoring Rubric
Question
Response:
Missed the
Mark!
Getting
Close!
Right On
Target!
Bulls Eye!!!
5 pts.
10 pts.
15 pts.
20 pts.
May have
incorrect
information;
needs to consult
group or do more
research.
Has some of the
answer correct
or does not go
into any depth in
explaining
response.
Has the correct
answer and does
some
explanation or
the response.
Has the correct
answer and
thoroughly explains
it. May go beyond
requirement and do
extra work (research
more than is