Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Roman/Greek Myth. A set of questions accompanies each link I've provided. Your job is to read through the information and stories and descriptions you find at each website and in doing so find the answers to each of the questions. Good luck and have fun!

Internet Activities

Roman Gods and Other Information

1. From what Roman god’s name do we get the word Saturday?
2. What did Mercury do when he was only a few days old?
3. Which god or goddess was associated with the moon?

Gods, Heroes, and Myth

1. Of the minor gods, who was the goddess of the rainbow?
2. Which of the three Gorgons was mortal?
3. Who or what pulled the Olympian Poseidon's chariot?

Mythman--Greek Mythology Today

1. The Greek hero Hercules had to perform 12 Labors for King Eurystheus. What was the 8th labor he completed?
2. Who posed as a model for the creation of the minor goddess Pandora?
3. The death of the Olympians came about because of what historical event?

Encyclopedia Mythica

1. What are centaurs? What was the name of the centaur who taught Jason and Achilles?
2. Briefly tell the story about Achilles' heel.
3. What was the name of the Prometheus' father?

Ancient Classical History--K-12 Mythology

1. Under the myth index of this site, find the other name the Greeks sometimes gave to the Olympian Hades.
2. In the same index under 'Mythology-Stories,' tell the name of the kingdom over which Midas ruled.
3. Using the search function at the top of this webpage, identify Asclepius and the name of his father.

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Roman/Greek Myth, I hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic. Your next task will be to go back to those websites and find as much information as you can about your chosen god, hero, or creature. You will use that information to produce such a presentation that everyone will be stunned and amazed by your great knowledge and creativity!