Myths

4th Grade, Research and Inquiry Activities

1. Connect to this link: http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/mythindex.htm.

2. Click on the picture of the man next to The Story of Persephone.

3. Read the short introduction and click on the picture to the right.

4. Read the story of Perspehone. Who was Persephone? What happened to her?

5. Click on Back at the top of the page. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the questions about the myth on this web page. When you have finished, draw a picture of your favorite part of the story.
For additional information about Greek gods, myths, and heroes, go to http://www.mythweb.com.

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