All About the Olympian Gods
If you are able to name a cluster of Greek gods and explain all the ways they are connected, or if you've read the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" more times than there are Greek constellations in the sky, you have definitely come to the right place. We have searched the web for helpful, fun, and informative resources concerning Olympian gods and Greek mythology. After thoroughly browsing our collection, we can't promise you that you won't want to purchase a toga.
Mythology - Information About Gods and Mythology
Mythology
- Ancient Greek Mythology: This site provides countless resources for those interested in finding out more about Greek mythology. Find libraries full of relevant literature, links to ancient Greek museums, texts on the divinities, and more.
- Greek Mythology: This site identifies over 100 characters from Greek mythology and provides a description for each. The characters are conveniently placed in alphabetical order to better serve research efforts.
- Greek Mythology by Robert Graves: This resource provides a guided discussion of Greek mythology by author and poet Robert Graves. Graves covers Greek mythology in full, down to the matriarchal and totem-istic social system, from which it stemmed.
- Introduction to Greek Mythology: This resource, created by teachers at Highland Park Elementary School in Austin, Texas, provides an introduction to Greek mythology for students in grades three through six. It features plays, stories, and worksheets that will educate young students about fiction of the ancient times.
- WWU Planetarium - Greek Constellations: Western Washington University Planetarium provides this resource, which explains how Greek mythology can be seen by simply looking up into the night sky. Who knew big balls of gas could actually tell stories about the ancient world?
Information About Gods and Mythology
- All About History: This website shares information about many aspects of the Greek gods. Visit this website to learn about the creation myths, The Great Flood, and about the historical, religious, and social background of Greek gods.
- Greek Gods: This website provides a description of many of the Greek gods. The site emphasizes that these gods didn't create the universe, but it was actually the universe that created the Greek gods.
- Greek Mythology Gods Olympians: This website provides the basic information for each of the 12 Olympians. Get an idea for who the Olympian gods are, starting with the supreme ruler, Zeus.
- Hera: The First Greek Goddess: Sylvia Sosa gives a detailed account of the first real "lady". Visit this site for an interesting read on Hera, the queen of Olympus.
- Odyssey Online: Greece: This website, by Emory University, gives an all-encompassing view of Ancient Greece. The website has a large interactive element, which makes it a fun way to explore Greek mythology. Find out what it's like to call your home Mt. Olympus or even how Ancient Greece can be compared to Hogwarts!
- Greek Gods Family Tree/Genealogy: This website provides a visual representation about the relationships between Greek gods and goddesses in the form of a family tree. Especially for visual learners, this website will help to solidify information about social networks among the Olympians.