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More from Classical Mythology |
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You Say “Hercules,” I
Say “Heracles”
Classical mythology has enough
gods and heroes to populate a small village. Would that be a Greek village
or a Roman village? While Greek and Roman myths are both considered
classical, they come from two different places and time periods. Begin at
the Roman Myths page of Encyclopedia Mythica to find out how most Roman
deities originated in Greek mythology.
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Choices: Building Your Portfolio, page
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Choices 4: Winging
It
From birds to airplanes to space shuttles,
the National Air and Space Museum can clue you in on How Things Fly. Learn
which physical forces keep objects from crashing to earth. Then, decide
just how close Daedalus may have been to discovering the secret of
flight.
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Choices 4: Mythic
All-Stars
If you think researching characters
in Greek and Roman mythology is a Herculean task, gather strength from The
Encyclopedia Mythica. Visit Roman Mythology to find out why Romans were
afraid to utter Pluto’s name. Then, look in Greek Mythology to discover
why few men dared to visit the Amazons.
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Crossing the Curriculum: Art
History |
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Ancients in
Art
All these ancient myths may seem far off
from anything you have experienced. Maybe that would be different if
public spaces in the United States were decorated with Greek, Roman, and
Etruscan antiquities like those found in the Louvre museum in Paris. Catch
a rare glimpse of Hercules finally taking a breather. Pass by a Roman
sculpture of Apollo. Then, take a virtual walk around Beauty herself, the
Venus de Milo.
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Crossing the Curriculum:
History |
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Investigate the
Romans
Take to the streets of ancient Rome to
investigate its citizens. Visit schools where flames were used as erasers.
Then, investigate the amphitheaters where staged fighting may have paved
the way for modern-day pro wrestling.
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Hype, Bribery, and
Chariot Races
The ancient Greeks liked a good
story, but they also loved a juicy sports scandal. Visit Tufts
University’s exhibit on the early Olympic games. Catch up with the events,
the athletes, and the controversies that were all the buzz only centuries
ago.
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Dinnerware
Chronicles
Your life history probably isn’t
spelled out on your dinner plates—but you aren’t from ancient Greece,
either. Visit the University of Pennsylvania to learn how historians
uncover ancient history in the bits and pieces of ancient dishes. Old pots
can reveal a lot about learning in ancient schools, comfort in ancient
homes, and secrets of ancient beauty.
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Fabulous Fashions of
Antiquity
Don’t get caught wearing a droopy
himation—pick up some fashion tips on Doric and Ionic costumes.
Learn how to drape and fasten your Ionic chiton so that you can
easily display your jewelry. Find out how soldiers wore their hemlines. Be
careful, though, around women who fasten their peplos with open
pins. Herodotus will tell you these women can be very
dangerous.
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Across the Web |
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Laugh It
Up
When you read ancient myths, do you find
yourself picturing cartoon characters? It's OK, you can admit it. You
aren't alone. Visit Mythweb for a comical view of the gods and heroes of
ancient Greece and Rome. Join Hercules, Bellerophon, and Odysseus on their
heroic and, at times, hilarious journeys.
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